Membership provides opportunities for members to stay connected, to share their experiences, and to connect with others with an interest in Antarctica.
The New Zealand Antarctic Society advocates for the protection of the Antarctic,
raises awareness of the issues and brings together the voice for Antarctica.
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One of the longest running Antarctic societies in the world, the Society connects Antarcticans worldwide through its unique membership offer, creating a truly global community.
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First published in 1956, the Society’s prized publication Antarctic is issued four times a year and publishes news and stories relating to the Antarctic region from around the world.
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Keep up to date with Antarctic news, and enjoy the opportunity to share your interests with others via a robust calendar of talks, films, and special events held throughout the year.
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The Society is built on creating and fulfilling projects that strengthen New Zealand’s modern and historic links to Antarctica.
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The Society honours, through awards and commemorations, those people who have shown their commitment to Antarctica.
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A rich audio archive that records the history of those involved in New Zealand’s pioneering work in Antarctica in the 1950s and 1960s.
View HistoryMembership provides opportunities for members to stay connected, to share their experiences, and to connect with others with an interest in Antarctica.
Inspired by people’s interest in the Antarctic region, the Society’s flagship magazine, Antarctic, is available as an online searchable archive. Offering more than sixty years of news and stories, the archive contains a wealth of detail and commentary on New Zealand and other nations’ activities in the Antarctic region.
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