Events

Come to one of our events and get involved
27
Nov 2018

Frozen History

Hear Dr Ursula Rack, Polar Historian, and Adjunct Fellow of Gateway Antarctica, present on Frozen History.

01
Dec 2018
Canterbury Free Event Special Event

International Antarctic Day Godley Head

Join us at Godley Head to celebrate International Antarctic Day, recognising the Antarctic Treaty, and visit a little known Canterbury Antarctic connection.

27
Nov 2018
Auckland Free Event Talk

Wintering Over at the South Pole –…

What is it like to spend one year at the South Pole? No aircraft for nine months, no Sun for six!

29
Nov 2018
Free Event Talk Wellington

Antarctic Science Platform Presentation: Vision for the…

Nancy Bertler will present on the new MBIE-funded initiative, the Antarctic Science Platform, which is designed to help understand Antarctica’s impact on the global earth system, and how this might change in a future world.

This talk will be live streamed for all those who cannot make it in person!

15
Nov 2018

Sir Holmes Miller Memorial Lecture 2018

Please join us for the 32nd annual Sir Holmes Miller Memorial Lecture by Peter Otway. Peter Otway will talk about surveying in Antarctica in the 1960s, and using dogs and sleds for transport.

The lecture commemorates Sir Holmes’ pioneering surveys by dog sled for Hillary’s route to the Pole.

14
Nov 2018

Antarctic Oceans – both a destroyer and…

If you are in Auckland on November 14, please join us and the Auckland Antarctic Science MeetUp Group for a presentation by Craig on the influence of the oceans on Antarctic ice.

14
Oct 2018
Canterbury Free Event Talk Tour

Lyttelton Antarctic Heritage Walk

Explore our Antarctic Port with Antarctic Society members.

Sunday October 14, 2018 – 1.00pm

 

01
Oct 2018
Meeting Wellington

Wellington Branch AGM, Strategy Discussion and Dinner

Please join us at the Thistle Inn in Wellington for our Wellington Branch’s AGM. In addition to the AGM, we will also host a discussion on the strategy for the NZAS, and the Wellington Branch going forward. The evening will conclude with a meal.

 

30
Sep 2018
Canterbury Free Event Tour

Christchurch City Antarctic Heritage Walk

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