Scott Base staff in front of Mt Discovery Photo by Anthony Powell

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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.

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28102022 NZHMSARDERNICE38 Photo Mike Scott
1 April 2025

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 December 2024
11 March 2025

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

Jordy Hendrikx
19 February 2025

New Chief Executive for Antarctica New Zealand

Antarctica New Zealand is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, Professor Jordy Hendrikx has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Antarctica New Zealand Board Chair, Leon Grice, says Prof Hendrikx will b… Read More

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