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Scott Base on 23 10 2023 b Photo Anthony Powell cropped
14 November 2024

Antarctic cooperation at centre of Scott Base visit

Finance Minister and Associate Climate Change Minister Nicola Willis will travel to Antarctica next week to engage with international partners and scientists and to assess latest steps in the redevelopment of Scott Base. “New Zea… Read More

Swais team
12 November 2024

RNZ | Is the West Antarctic ice sheet already doomed?

An international science team is on an urgent mission to find out if the West Antarctic ice sheet is already doomed, or whether there is still time to stop burning fossil fuels to prevent 4-5 metres of sea level rise. Read More

2024/25 Traverse
12 November 2024

International team launch second attempt to drill deep for Antarctic climate clues

Kiwi climate researchers are part of an ambitious mission to recover critical geological records to help forecast future sea-level rise. The first team members have embarked on a 1128 km journey across the Ross Ice Shelf to set u… Read More

Paddy Rietveld at Cape Royds
7 November 2024

RNZ | Cooking in the coldest environment on earth

It's a cold and unhospitable place but people living in Antarctica got to eat. Chef Paddy Rietveld has just returned to New Zealand after spending a year at Scott Base cooking up meals for the few residents there. Read More

Science Update 1
4 November 2024

Science Update - October 2024

Science at Scott Base, Days of Ice celebrations and welcome to our new General Manager of Antarctic Operations. Read More

Michael Shapland DSD
15 October 2024

New GM appointed to lead Antarctic Operations

From South Sudan to the United States and now Scott Base. Antarctica New Zealand is thrilled to announce Michael Shapland DSD has been appointed as the organisation’s new General Manager of Antarctic Operations. His role overse… Read More

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