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When you think of Antarctica, you’re likely not thinking of waste. But despite Antarctica’s remoteness, plastic pollution ends up in the Antarctic environment from both long and short range sources. Ocean and atmospheric currents… Read More

The New Zealand Antarctic Society has completed an exciting outreach journey across the South Island, taking the 2025 Antarctic Film Festival to more than 1,000 people at 22 venues, from small community halls to larger theatres. … Read More

As the Antarctic Science Platform gears up for another seven years' research, outgoing Director Prof Nancy Bertler reflects on achievements of the 'virtual research institution' that brought more than 100 researchers together to … Read More

As previously notified, we have now held workshops to introduce the Catalyst Strategic New Zealand – United Stated Joint Antarctic Research Programme. The first workshop took place on 30 May and was an in-person event at the Anta… Read More

Antarctic researchers are invited to attend an in-person workshop on 30 May in Christchurch to learn about the new Strategic Catalyst funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Up to five million do… Read More

From the scientists to our staff, there are so many impressive women who contribute to New Zealand's Antarctic research programme. A few notable wahine paved the way, and their achievements are recognised at Scott Base with scie… Read More