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Antarctic-related activities based in New Zealand contributed nearly a quarter of a billion dollars to the New Zealand economy last year. Antarctica New Zealand has released a report that analyses the economic impact of Antarctic… Read More

The deep greens of McMurdo Sound sea-ice algae, brilliant glacial blues of Mt Erebus, and every shade of white imaginable – the colours of Antarctica have come to life as they dance across the walls of Leica Galleries in Melbourn… Read More

Antarctica New Zealand today confirmed that it would not be using the land leased from PrimePort Timaru as part of the Scott Base redevelopment project. Antarctica New Zealand acting chief executive Jordy Hendrikx said that fin… Read More

The project to redevelop Scott Base is regaining momentum, reaffirming New Zealand’s commitment to our place in Antarctica and scientific research programme. The Board of Directors has re-established the Scott Base Redevelopment … Read More

Patrick Gower: On Ice, a two-part special about Antarctica and climate change, makes its television debut today. The documentary makers spent three weeks’ filming at Scott Base and its surrounds last November, visiting as many sc… Read More

The Antarctica New Zealand Board of Directors have appointed Professor Jordy Hendrikx to the position of Acting Chief Executive Officer, ensuring consistency in leadership for the upcoming Antarctic research season. Jordy joined … Read More