On Ross Island, those who leave their nests unattended will be burgled. Adélie penguins make their nests out of rocks and pebbles, and often turn to stealing from others to build the best nest. Voting for these cheeky little penguins in Bird of the Year closes on Sunday! Head to the Forest & Bird website to vote: https://lnkd.in/gcwMKDg
Antarctica New Zealand
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Christchurch, Canterbury 11,533 followers
Government agency responsible for carrying out Aotearoa New Zealand's activities in Antarctica.
About us
Antarctica New Zealand is the government agency charged with 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, and understood. We work to ensure Antarctica’s environment continues to be protected, that scientists are supported to find the answers to complex scientific questions and science outcomes are communicated back to policy makers and the public.
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https://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/
External link for Antarctica New Zealand
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- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Christchurch, Canterbury
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1957
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38 Orchard Road
Christchurch, Canterbury 8140, NZ
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Pram Point
Scott Base, 12345, AQ
Employees at Antarctica New Zealand
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The deep greens of McMurdo Sound sea-ice algae, brilliant glacial blues of Mt Erebus, and every shade of white imaginable – the colours of Antarctica have come to life as they dance across the walls of Leica Galleries in Melbourne and Sydney, all thanks to New Zealand artist Stuart Robertson. More here: https://lnkd.in/gu6TEsFc
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Exciting stuff for our friends at the New Zealand Defence Force ✈ We're looking forward to seeing the new fleet in action this season.
NEWS📢 The Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies, has joined Defence Minister Judith Collins in welcoming the first of our Royal New Zealand Air Force's new C-130J-30 Hercules fleet at a ceremony at Base Auckland this morning. Over the next few months, the five new aircraft will replace the existing C-130H fleet, which has been in service for nearly 60 years. “The additional capabilities the new C-130J fleet brings will open up expanded roles for the aircraft to meet the needs of New Zealand and our partners. For this aircraft, that starts today, with its first task being to introduce the new Hercules to the air bases around the country by moving freight and providing familiarisation for our Air Movements staff." ~ Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Tony Davies Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gXq6-KTC #Force4NZ #NZAirForce
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So you've seen the Adélie is running in Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year. What do these little penguins have to do with New Zealand, and how do we help protect them? Cast your vote here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcwMKDg #birdoftheyear #birdoftheyear2024
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Bird's out of the bag 🐧 The world's fiestiest penguin is sure to ruffle some feathers as it goes for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year 2024 glory. More than a third of the global Adélie penguin population lives in Aotearoa's home in Antarctica, the Ross Sea region, and New Zealand plays an important role in protecting them. Join the campaign to learn more. https://lnkd.in/getACSbk #birdoftheyear2024
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PSA: Part one of Patrick Gower: On Ice airs tonight! It shows why Aotearoa New Zealand has a presence in Antarctica, and what Kiwi scientists are seeing. Why should you care? Watch tonight to find out. More here: https://lnkd.in/g2Nu4EUm #Science #Antarctica #ClimateChange
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It might not be glamorous, but it’s important! From sea ice and weather observations to algae and marine ecosystems – Patrick Gower and his crew got the full Antarctic science experience. You can too by tuning in to Patrick Gower: On Ice. Huge thanks to our science community for sharing their research, and containerised camp, with the crew! 📅 Monday/Tuesday ⏲️ 7pm 📍 Three/ThreeNow
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Put this one in your calendar - you won't want to miss it 📽 We're excited to share with New Zealand the important mahi that happens in Antarctica, and how it impacts us all here in Aotearoa. Special thanks to New Zealand's Antarctic science community for sharing what they are finding with the support of our teams in Christchurch and Scott Base. Ka pai Patrick Gower! #ClimateChange #Antarctica #ScottBase
Working in Antarctica was insanely difficult but the topic was without doubt the most important I have worked on. “Patrick Gower: On Ice” is a documentary with a simple message at it’s core: Antarctica is melting - and that could be catastrophic for all us. I have total repect for the scientists down there who overcome everything the icy continent throws at them to try and get the answers the world needs. I will be honest. As a journalist, communicating science and climate change has its challenges. But it can be done and has to be done. I know that topics like this can also cause anxiety, and like much of my journalism this documentary includes hope and solutions. I hope this does justice to the people of Antarctica New Zealand and their amazing work down there. 📺 Patrick Gower: On Ice. Three/ThreeNow. A two-part special. Starts, Monday August 12. #Antarctica #ClimateChange #Science #Ice
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The Scott Base crew have started installing the University of Otago's Sea Ice Monitoring station, about 3km south-west of Observation Hill. Our winter team installs the probe every year, which builds on a 20-year record of annual sea-ice growth observations in McMurdo Sound. The station gathers data on sea-ice temperatures at 20 discrete depths in the ice, as well as factors affecting the growth of the sea-ice cover over winter, such as air temperature, snow cover thickness and water column properties. Despite being -30ºC, the team couldn't have asked for more perfect conditions. 📸 Catherine Kircher
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