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Consultation opens today (19 July) on Aotearoa New Zealand’s directions and priorities for Antarctic research for the decade ahead.The draft document has a vision for excellent and impactful science that addresses the urgent need… Read More

Two important components of the Antarctic ocean system form the basis of this year’s Antarctica New Zealand scholarship projects.Today we are delighted to announce the recipients of the Sir Robin Irvine Doctoral Scholarships.They… Read More

Did you know a small skin sample from a whale can tell researchers where they go to eat, and what they are eating?Antarctica New Zealand is excited to announce Annabelle Cranswick has been awarded a scholarship to analyse this im… Read More

Antarctica New Zealand is excited to share what the inside of our new base will look like.A video of the interiors, released publicly yesterday – and viewed first by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern alongside our staff - takes you o… Read More

ChristchurchNZ is delighted the Government confirmed funding in today’s Budget announcement for the redevelopment of Scott Base in Antarctica, New Zealand’s home on the icy continent. Read More

A major redevelopment of Scott Base will create hundreds of jobs while ensuring Aotearoa New Zealand’s presence in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean is safeguarded. Read More