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‘Cutting-edge Technology’ Showcases Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

August 15, 2024 - Virtual Reality, Media Releases, News Story

The Antarctic Heritage Trust, in collaboration with Auckland-based virtual reality tech company StaplesVR, is launching the first-ever educational virtual reality experience of Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Hut and is bringing it to schools and communities across Aotearoa.

First Kiwi climb of South Georgia mountain cancelled – ‘unique’ expedition undertaken instead

October 13, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, South Georgia, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story, Share

A combination of wind, rain, and limited visibility has prevented a group of young New Zealand explorers from attempting to climb one of the most remote mountain peaks in the world.

Eight young explorers chosen to embark on trip of a lifetime

November 28, 2024 - Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story

The Antarctic Heritage Trust has announced the eight young explorers who will walk in the footsteps of Scott and Shackleton and experience the Antarctic landscapes that challenged and inspired them.

Young Kiwi explorers announced for largest ever Inspiring Explorers Expedition™

June 18, 2023 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2023, South Georgia, South Georgia, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story

The Trust launched applications for its ninth Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ to South Georgia Island at a dinner at New Zealand’s Parliament Buildings, hosted by Hon Dr Duncan Webb, on 14 February 2023.

Announcing the Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ South Pole Team

August 1, 2022 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2022, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story

The Inspiring Explorers ExpeditionTM team will leave in November 2022 and people can follow their journey online at nzaht.org.

Calling all intrepid explorers, the South Pole is waiting!

July 11, 2022 - Inspiring Explorers™ Updates – 2022, Inspiring Explorers™, Expedition Updates, Encourage, Inspiring Explorers Expeditions™, Media Releases, News Story

Calling all intrepid explorers, the South Pole is waiting!

AHT announces new Executive Director

April 27, 2023 - Media Releases, News Story

Antarctic Heritage Trust congratulates Francesca Eathorne, the new Executive Director.

Nigel Watson celebrated in the 2023 New Year Honours List

December 31, 2022 - Media Releases, News Story

Executive Director of the Antarctic Heritage Trust, Nigel Watson, has been awarded the prestigious New Zealand Antarctic medal in recognition of his services to Antarctic heritage preservation.