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Antarctica New Zealand is the government agency responsible for carrying out New Zealand's activities in Antarctica, supporting world leading science and environmental protection. Our vision is: Antarctica and the Southern Ocean – valued, protected, understood.
Featured Press Releases
Antarctic climate mission extended to 14 years
As New Zealand experienced severe southerly gales and flooding this morning, new funding was announced to continue climate change science in Antarctica. Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, Dr Shane Reti, was in Chri… Read More
New funding boosts Antarctic science and collaboration
In an exciting development for Antarctic and Southern Ocean research, Antarctica New Zealand has received new Strategic Catalyst funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). Up to five million dollars … Read More
Scott Base Redevelopment seeks main contractor for reset
The redevelopment of Scott Base has made a significant step forward with the issue of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to engage a main contractor to participate in the design and delivery of the project. Antarctica New Zealand Boar… Read More
