Flying one of the new Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) C-130J-30 Hercules to Antarctica for the first time was like getting out of an old manual truck and into a new SUV, the pilot says. Monday’s flight, by NZ7011, carried c… Read More
Antarctica New Zealand has released its 23-24 Annual Report. The report sets out the Crown Entity’s strategic priorities, how these have been achieved and its financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. Here are some o… Read More
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts is travelling to Antarctica this week to see the impacts of climate change first-hand and see New Zealand’s scientific work on the ice. “Antarctica is under increasing pressure from climate cha… Read More
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
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