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Antarctica NZ seeks innovative media, arts proposals
Wednesday, 4 February 2015, 4:11 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
As part of its Community Engagement Programme, Antarctica New Zealand is seeking innovative proposals from media and art communities interested in travelling to Antarctica during the 2015/16 summer season. More >>
Happy Birthday Scott Base!
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 1:51 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Today, Antarctica New Zealand and the Antarctic community celebrate the 58th anniversary of Scott Base, establishing New Zealand's permanent residence in Antarctica. More >>
Chinese Icebreaker to visit Lyttelton Port
Thursday, 15 January 2015, 3:50 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Media Statement 15 January 2015 Chinese Icebreaker to visit Lyttelton Port en route from Antarctica A significant international event will kick-start 2015 with the visit of the Xuě Lóng, China's icebreaker and polar research vessel to the Port of Lyttelton ... More >>
Two aspiring leaders selected for Antarctic Apprent-ICE
Tuesday, 13 January 2015, 11:56 am | Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand and Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, in conjunction with ITAB and BCITO, are excited to confirm two very talented Apprent-ICE placements to support New Zealand's southern-most construction project at Scott Base, Antarctica. ... More >>
Antarcticans trade ice for water in the Great Blake Race
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 12:01 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
As a proud sponsor of the Sir Peter Blake Trust ‘Great Blake Race’, three Antarctica New Zealand Gen Y Antarctic Ambassadors are trading in their snowmobiles for an Elliot 7m yacht to raise funds to help New Zealand school students take part in future Young ... More >>
Teddy goes to Antarctica for a great local cause
Thursday, 6 November 2014, 9:41 am | Antarctica New Zealand
The trip of a lifetime for the favourite toy of one lucky Christchurch child is up for grabs at the Marshlands School Twilight Carnival auction, which will be held on Friday 7 November. More >>
Korean Antarctic Programme opens office in Christchurch
Monday, 3 November 2014, 3:43 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand welcomes the Korean National Antarctic Programme to Christchurch's Antarctic community. Today, the Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) will open their New Zealand-based cooperation office at the International Antarctic Centre ... More >>
LINZ formalises Antarctica NZ relationship
Wednesday, 2 July 2014, 12:06 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Land information New Zealand (LINZ) and Antarctica New Zealand have today signed a historic Record of Understanding – formalising their longstanding relationship and strengthening their ongoing commitment to collaborative projects on the world’s ... More >>
Science Facilities at Scott Base to Receive Major Investment
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 1:24 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand is to invest $3.4 million in a significant upgrade of the Scott Base Hillary Field Centre science facility. The refurbishment will provide high-quality on-site science facilities that will extend the window for scientific ... More >>
Science Facilities at Scott Base to Receive Major Investment
Tuesday, 10 June 2014, 12:41 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand is to invest $3.4 million in a significant upgrade of the Scott Base Hilary Field Centre science facility. The refurbishment will provide high-quality on-site science facilities that will extend the window for scientific analysis on ... More >>
Antarctic proposal one of ten National Science Challenges
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 2:44 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Prime Minister John Key and Hon Steven Joyce, Minister of Science and Innovation, today announced the final 10 National Science Challenges. The ten research areas identified as New Zealand's first National Science Challenges include the Antarctic ... More >>
Statement on Missing Aircraft from Antarctica New Zealand
Monday, 28 January 2013, 9:08 am | Antarctica New Zealand
28 January 2013 MEDIA STATEMENT For Immediate Release The wreckage of a Twin Otter aircraft that was reported missing last week in Antarctica has been found in a remote and mountainous area of the continent. More >>
Meridian And NZ Antartic Institute Sign MOU
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 5:21 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Antarctica New Zealand and Meridian Energy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), setting out how the two organisations will work together to achieve their mutual aims of long-term environmental viability in Antarctica. More >>
Aliens in Antarctica
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 10:01 am | Antarctica New Zealand
The ever-increasing threat posed by alien species to Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems will be the focus of a three-day international workshop, being held in Christchurch next week. Hosted by Antarctica New Zealand, Canterbury University’s Gateway Antarctica ... More >>
Successful Antarctic 2004/05 Season Closes
Monday, 28 February 2005, 2:35 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
The New Zealand Antarctic season officially closed with the last flight leaving Antarctica on 26 February. Staying on to winter-over at Scott Base until flights resume in August, are 19 personnel who will keep the base operating and fit out the newly commissioned ... More >>
Calling All Antarctic Artists And Writers
Thursday, 3 February 2005, 9:49 am | Antarctica New Zealand
Applications for the Artists to Antarctica programme are now being sought by Antarctica New Zealand. Begun in 1996, the Artists to Antarctica Programme is a joint initiative between Antarctica New Zealand and Creative New Zealand. More >>
Ed Hillary Names New Scott Base Building
Monday, 29 November 2004, 4:54 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
The newest building in Antarctica was today named the Hillary Field Centre by Sir Edmund Hillary, who is currently visiting Scott Base, the home of the New Zealand Antarctic programme. The $4.7 million all-purpose warm store is the single largest ... More >>
Erebus Tragedy Remembered In Antarctica
Monday, 29 November 2004, 9:29 am | Antarctica New Zealand
Residents at Scott Base and nearby McMurdo station today remembered all those aboard flight TE901 who died in Antarctica on Mt Erebus 25 years ago. More >>
Erebus Tragedy Remembered In Antarctica
Monday, 29 November 2004, 9:21 am | Antarctica New Zealand
Residents at Scott Base and nearby McMurdo station today remembered all those aboard flight TE901 who died in Antarctica on Mt Erebus 25 years ago. More >>
Sir Ed Hillary Heads To Scott Base
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 5:47 pm | Antarctica New Zealand
Sir Edmund Hillary returned to Antarctica today, almost half a century after leading the New Zealand expedition that established Scott Base. Sir Edmund, accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Phil Goff, will spend eight days on the Ice and feature ... More >>
