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The capability of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) ship HMNZS Aotearoa has now been proven following the successful completion of its first resupply mission to Antarctica. The $500-million maritime sustainment vessel was design… Read More

The hunt is on for a stellar team to support our Antarctic Operations at Scott Base and in the field during the 2022/23 season. We are seeking a team of 40, from engineers, mechanics, domestics and chefs that keep the home fires … Read More

The annual ship resupply of Scott Base is underway – among this year’s cargo are prefabricated science buildings, construction machinery, and a snow-going PistenBully – complete with sled and pontoon skis. All up, there’s 24 cont… Read More

This won’t just be Aotearoa’s first trip to Antarctica. It’s the first time in more than 50 years that a Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) ship will be conducting an Antarctic resupply of McMurdo Station and Scott Base. Read More

Antarctica New Zealand has a new Project Director steering the redevelopment of New Zealand’s home on the ice. Jon Ager has been brought on to lead the delivery of the Scott Base Redevelopment project and manage Antarctica New Ze… Read More

A team of Antarctic scientists is breaking new ground – or ice at least – in scientific research. They’ve designed a cutting-edge device to measure supercooled ocean water under sea ice. The Kiwi-led project, funded by the Marsd… Read More