Antarctic Heritage Trust New Zealand

❄️ FREE movie screening in Christchurch today and Thursday! 'Polheim', the documentary film about the Trust's 2022 Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to the South Pole, will be screened as part of the Days of Ice festival at: Tūranga Library Tuesday 8 October and Thursday 10 October 12.30-1.30pm 'Polheim' tells the story of three young explorers given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole, in celebration of 150 years since the birth of Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the bottom of the world. 🌟 Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/gWr8A7PG #inspire #explore #discover #conserve #polheim #antarctica

⏰ Final Reminder: Last Chance to Apply for Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Ross Sea Antarctica 2025! Time is running out! Applications close at midnight (NZDT) on Monday 7 October 2024. Don’t miss this lifechanging opportunity to walk in the footsteps of legendary Antarctic explorers like Scott and Shackleton. 🚀 Expedition Details: Dates: 7 January – 4 February 2025 We are looking for young New Zealanders and Australians aged 18-35 to be part of this incredible journey. As an Inspiring Explorer™, you’ll step out of your comfort zone, develop your ‘Explorer Mindset’, and contribute to a group outreach project, producing a podcast series about the expedition. Share your experiences inside the historic huts of Scott and Shackleton and offer a unique glimpse into Antarctic history. 🔗 Apply now at inspiringexplorers.co.nz before it’s too late. Antarctica awaits! 📸 Adélie penguin at Cape Evans. Scott's Terra Nova Hut in the background. ©AHT/Jaime Ward Thank you to Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Partner Heritage Expeditions for their generous support. #InspiringExplorers #InspiringExplorers2025 #AntarcticHeritage #RossIslandExpedition #AdventureAwaits #applynow

❄️ FREE during Days of Ice in Christchurch! 'Polheim', the documentary film about the Trust's Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to the South Pole, will be screened at: Tūranga Library ❄️Tuesday 8 October 12.30-1.30pm ❄️Thursday 10 October 12.30-1.30pm https://lnkd.in/gMpe9knG 'Polheim' tells the story of three young explorers given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole, in celebration of 150 years since the birth of Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the bottom of the world. 🌟 Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/gWr8A7PG Thanks to Gateway to Antarctica, supported by ChristchurchNZ. #inspire #explore #discover #conserve #polheim #antarctica

The Trust is delighted to announce that our new Board Chair is The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM QSO KStJ. Sir Jerry joined the Trust as an Independent Trustee in 2023 and has stepped into the Chair’s role following long-term Chair Mark Stewart’s tenure finishing in September 2024. Sir Jerry Mateparae served as the 20th Governor-General of New Zealand from 2011–2016 and subsequently as the 27th New Zealand High Commissioner to the United Kingdom from 2017–2020. With an impressive background in public service, New Zealand Defence Force leadership, and community involvement, Sir Jerry brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the Trust. Sir Jerry accompanied the Trust’s former Patron Sir Edmund Hillary on his last visit to Antarctica, and understands the Trust’s mission well. “I’m rapt to follow Datuk Mark Stewart and to be a part of a Trust that preserves our past, the heritage of the heroic era, and engenders the same qualities of the likes of Scott, Shackleton and latterly Hillary in inspiring young explorers,” said Sir Jerry. 📷 1. Antarctic Heritage Trust outgoing Board Chair Mark Stewart, Executive Director Francesca Eathorne, and new Chair Sir Jerry Mateparae. 2. New Antarctic Heritage Trust Board Chair Sir Jerry Mateparae. © AHT/Jo Moore.

❄️  Are you in Christchurch during the school holidays!? Come and see us at the Days of Ice Explore Antarctica day! 🌟 Saturday 12 October, 10am-3pm Tūranga Library Ōtautahi Christchurch is one of the world’s five Antarctic Gateway cities. International Antarctic Programmes use our city as their entry to Antarctica for their science and research programmes on the ice. Days of Ice is an event which brings the Antarctic community together to celebrate the opening of the season. 🐧 WIN BIG WITH YOUR DAYS OF ICE PASSPORT! Kids – grab your Days of Ice Explore Antarctica passport, collect at least four stamps at the Explore Antarctica day and be in to win an epic Antarctica themed prize, including: - A year’s pass to the International Antarctic Centre - Annual pass to Christchurch Tram and Gondola! - Rollickin Gelato vouchers for the whole family! - Goodies from Gateway Antarctica and Antarctica NZ To check out the full programme of the week-long festival, head to: Days of Ice - ChristchurchNZ.com #ōtautahichristchurch #daysofice #antarcticscience

Are you ready for a lifechanging experience? Apply for the Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Ross Sea Antarctica 2025 and not only will you embark on an incredible journey to Antarctica, but you'll also become a member of the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s growing alumni programme. After the expedition, you'll join a distinguished network of past Inspiring Explorers™ who are ambassadors for the Trust. As an alumnus, you'll have opportunities to: ✨Forge valuable connections with like-minded individuals ✨Become a mentor to future explorers ✨Gain governance experience through our intern programme on our Board ✨Engage communities around the world with our mission to preserve Antarctic heritage By joining the alumni programme, you’ll continue to inspire others and make a lasting impact on the conservation of Antarctica’s cultural heritage. Applications close at midnight (NZDT) on Monday 7 October 2024. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary! Apply now at https://lnkd.in/gvKekdQG 📸 Alums and Trust staff at the Trust’s Explorer Conference; alumnus A’aifou Potemani speaks to students; alums Sadra Sultani, Laura Andrews (Governance Intern) and Mike Dawson (Board member); alumna Sadra Sultani mentoring Young Inspiring Explorers™. ©AHT Thank you to Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Partner Heritage Expeditions for their generous support. #InspiringExplorers #InspiringExplorers2025 #AntarcticHeritage #RossIslandExpedition #AdventureAwaits #applynow

Do you know Clarence Hare? One of the fascinating stories shared in Scott's 'Discovery' Hut Virtual Reality Experience, is that of the young New Zealander who became Scott's assistant steward. Hare boarded 'Discovery' at the port of Lyttelton, New Zealand where the ship stopped to pick up the prefabricated hut they would erect at Hut Point, and to collect extra provisions. The virtual reality experience brings the hut to life and Hare's diary entry within the experience records pride in his country (New Zealand farmers provided sheep for the expedition) and the pleasure of a Sunday roast far from home. You can even see two mutton carcasses that remain inside the hut, conserved by the Trust. The Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Education™ team travel around New Zealand to bring our virtual reality experiences to schools, community groups, public venues, and festivals. Book here: https://lnkd.in/gWtFmhQ9 Thanks to Inspiring Explorers™ Fund donors, a grant from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Regeneration Fund, developer Staples VR and logistics partner Antarctica New Zealand for making this experience possible. 📸 Mutton carcasses in Scott's 'Discovery' Hut Virtual Reality Experience ©StaplesVR/AHT. #discover #conserve #inspire #explore #discoveryhutvr #antarctica #virtualreality

🌏 Meet Our Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Partner: Heritage Expeditions! Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey to Antarctica with Heritage Expeditions, our expedition partner for the Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Ross Island Antarctica 2025. This is your chance to walk in the footsteps of legendary Antarctic explorers and learn what it takes to conserve Antarctica’s cultural heritage directly from our expert team while growing your explorer mindset. Founded in 1984 by the Russ family, Heritage Expeditions is New Zealand’s leader in expedition cruising, responsible travel, and most experienced Ross Sea operator. Expedition cruises aboard the 140-guest ‘Heritage Adventurer’, which has highest passenger ship ice-class rating (1A Super), are meticulously planned and led by a team of botanists, ornithologists, naturalists, historians, and other experts to ensure you maximise every opportunity to learn, discover, and experience while minimising impact. Heritage Expeditions is hosting a special edition of their ‘In the Wake of Scott and Shackleton’ voyage. Imagine walking in Sir Ernest Shackleton’s footsteps at his hut at Cape Royds, venturing back in time at Borchgrevink’s Hut at Cape Adare, and stepping inside Scott's Hut at Cape Evans. You'll have the unique opportunity to walk on the ice with Emperor Penguins, cruise along the natural wonder of the Ross Ice Shelf. Don’t miss this extraordinary chance to explore Antarctica with Antarctic Heritage Trust and Heritage Expeditions! If you are aged 18-35, become part of the next generation of Inspiring Explorers! Find out more and apply now at inspiringexplorers.co.nz. Applications close midnight (NZST) Monday 7 October 2024. If you are over 35 you can join the voyage as an AHT Supporter and Heritage Expeditions will donate a portion of your fare to benefit the Trust. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gTHhnBT5 📸 The Heritage Adventurer. © Heritage Expeditions. Thank you to Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Partner Heritage Expeditions for their generous support. #InspiringExplorers #InspiringExplorers2025 #AntarcticHeritage #RossIslandExpedition #AdventureAwaits #applynow

🌏 Explore the Ross Sea with the Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ 2025! Are you ready for an expedition to one of the most remote and fascinating regions on Earth? Join us in Antarctica and discover the breathtaking wonders of the Ross Sea region. You will have the chance to spot Adélie and Emperor Penguins, and experience the world's largest and oldest Adelie Penguin colony at Cape Adare. The waters of the Ross Sea are rich in marine life, potentially offering glimpses of orcas feeding among the ice, minke whales, and leopard seals. On land, you might observe Weddell seals lounging on ice floes. Enjoy 24-hour sunlight in the Ross Sea and be welcomed ashore at research stations in Terra Nova Bay. In the Subantarctic Islands, you will visit Enderby Island during sea lion breeding season and explore majestic icebergs and ice cathedrals by Zodiac. Observe Royal Penguins on Macquarie Island, the only place in the world they breed, and witness a variety of penguins, whales, and seals in their natural habitat. Visit inspiringexplorers.co.nz to find out more and submit your application. Applications close midnight (NZST) Monday 7 October 2024. 📸 Antarctic wildlife: Weddell Seal, Orca, Emperor Penguins, Adélie Penguins. ©Heritage expeditions Thank you to Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Partner Heritage Expeditions for their generous support. #InspiringExplorers #InspiringExplorers2025 #AntarcticHeritage #RossIslandExpedition #AdventureAwaits #applynow

👍 Visiting the Antarctic explorer bases cared for by the Trust isn't easy and that's why we create digital experiences, so that people can step inside these huts, virtually. Scotts 'Discovery' Hut Virtual Reality Experience was created in partnership with StaplesVR, a New Zealand based provider of augmented and virtual reality training and experiences. Developed using LiDar and photogrammetry data, the team at StaplesVR spent over 1,100 hours painstakingly modelling every aspect to ensure that the heritage and significance of the building and the artefacts within, have been accurately captured. Our Inspiring Explorers Education™ team travel around New Zealand to bring our virtual reality experiences to schools, community groups, public venues, and festivals. Go to https://lnkd.in/gWtFmhQ9 to find out more and book a visit. Thanks to Inspiring Explorers™ Fund donors, a grant from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Regeneration Fund, developer Staples VR and logistics partner Antarctica New Zealand for making this experience possible. 📸 Student experiences Scott's 'Discovery' Hut VR. ©AHT. #discover #conserve #inspire #explore #discoveryhutvr #antarctica #virtualreality FB handles @Ministryforcultureandheritage @StaplesVR @AntarcticaNZ Insta @manatutaonga @staples_VR @antarctica.nz