Author: Andrea Pollio

Antarctic Season Opening

Antarctic Season Opening   Every year, Christchurch celebrates its Antarctic gateway status with private and public events to wish those traveling South a successful season in Antarctica. The Antarctic Season Opening brings the New Zealand Antarctic community together in Christchurch. The celebrations acknowledge the valuable contributions of national and international partnerships reinforcing the city’s cultural, […]

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Christchurch’s Antarctic Links

Christchurch’s Antarctic Links   These are the main Antarctic organizations based in Christchurch: The Antarctic Office: https://www.antarctic-office.org.nz/ Antarctica New Zealand: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/ Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP):  www.comnap.aq Gateway Antarctica, Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research, University of Canterbury: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/science/schools-and-departments/antarctica/ Antarctic Heritage Trust: https://www.nzaht.org/#   Canterbury Museum: https://www.canterburymuseum.com/whats-on/antarctic-gallery/ New Zealand Antarctic Society, Canterbury Branch: […]

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Hobart’s Antarctic Festival on Instagram

The Australian Antarctic Festival 2018 on Instagram Here is a collection of some of the best shots from the festival’s Instagram account. Tour the investigator, It’s not too late, But please remember You must be over eight! Public tours are Open tomorrow Get on the ship Or anticipate sorrow 😎🤙🏻❄️🌊⛴ #AntarcticRap #OurSocialMediaManagerIsNotGivingUpHerDayJob #gatewaytoAntarctica #antarcticscience #RVinvestigator […]

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