Updates and Applications

Building Connections on the Mahu Whenua Traverse

In this blog, we hear from Emily Wilson, a member of the Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Mahu Whenua Traverse.

June 30, 2023/by Comms

South Pole Reached

The Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ team reached the South Pole on 6 January 2023 after towing sledges 920km from the edge of the Ronne Ice Shelf.

May 1, 2023/by Comms

Young New Zealand and Norwegian explorers complete epic journey to the South Pole

January 7, 2023/by Anna Clare

Young change-makers channel the spirit of polar exploration

A team of six young New Zealanders have completed a gruelling 50km journey on skis through the Harris Mountains between Treble Cone and Coronet Peak.

September 5, 2022/by Comms

Announcing the Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ South Pole Team

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

August 1, 2022/by Comms

Calling all intrepid explorers, the South Pole is waiting!

July 11, 2022/by Comms

Greenstone Production: “The Explorer Club”

The Trust has collaborated with Greenstone TV on a new children’s television series The Explorer Club. The series introduces iconic New Zealand explorers to kids through hands-on adventures of their own.

June 23, 2022/by Comms

Summit Reached In the Footsteps of Hillary

In February 2022, three young people from South Auckland, New Zealand summited their first mountain on the Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ In the Footsteps of Hillary, and their exploits were filmed for a children’s television show.

May 31, 2022/by Comms

Expedition Team Prepare

Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Inspiring Explorers Expedition™ Mahu Whenua Traverse team met in Queenstown, New Zealand in September to prepare for the expedition they will undertake in winter 2022.

December 19, 2021/by Comms

Students Upskill in Preparation for Expedition

In July, South Auckland high school students from Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate took their first steps in the Trust’s In the Footsteps of Hillary Inspiring Explorers Expedition™, which will culminate in an attempt to climb Mount Tapuae-o-Uenuku (South Island, New Zealand).

August 29, 2021/by Comms

Take a Musical Trip to Antarctica

Supported by the Trust, our 2020 Inspiring Explorers are busy delivering their outreach programmes following their trip to Antarctica.

April 28, 2021/by Anna Clare

Sharing Stories to Inspire

Supported by the Trust, our 2020 Inspiring Explorers are busy delivering their outreach programmes following their trip to Antarctica.

September 7, 2020/by Comms

Test Your Boundaries

Interview with Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate Deputy Principal Shauna Eldridge

June 4, 2020/by Comms

Just Do It!

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Team Leader Marcus Waters

May 27, 2020/by Comms

Outside Your Comfort Zone

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Kayaking Mentor Mike Dawson

May 26, 2020/by Comms

Just the Beginning

Interview with Inspiring Explorer A'aifou Potemani

May 21, 2020/by Comms

It Can’t Get Better Than This

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Sadra Sultani

May 14, 2020/by Comms

A Dream Come True

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Jaylee Savage

May 11, 2020/by Comms

Experiencing the Spirit of Exploration

Five impressive young explorers with very different backgrounds and skillsets, were chosen from hundreds of applicants to have the experience of a lifetime on the 2020 Inspiring Explorers’ Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula.

May 9, 2020/by Comms

Antarctic Expedition Inspires Young Explorers

Sometimes unexpected challenges can have a positive outcome, as discovered by the team on the Trust’s 2020 Inspiring Explorers’ Expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula.

May 9, 2020/by Comms

A Living Laboratory

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Laurette Siemonek

May 4, 2020/by Comms

Creativity Inspired by Antarctica

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Ihlara McIndoe

April 22, 2020/by Comms

Inspiring Explorers’ Haka

Starting as a group of strangers, the 2020 Inspiring Explorers bonded as a team. Here the perform a haka for fellow passengers aboard the Quark Expeditions ship, the Ocean Endeavour.

April 20, 2020/by Comms

As Far Away as Mars

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Anzac Gallate

April 17, 2020/by Comms

Overwhelming in its Vastness

Interview with Inspiring Explorer Owain John

April 10, 2020/by Comms

Calm in the Face of Uncertainty

Marcus and Shauna take time to consider the adventure our group has had over the past three weeks.

March 25, 2020/by Comms

An Alien Environment

Over the course of our adventure, we explored many different locations along the Antarctic Peninsula and witnessed a huge range of different environments and wildlife.

March 25, 2020/by Comms

The Power of Nature

Laurette and Mike reflect on our first and last adventures on and around mainland Antarctica.

March 25, 2020/by Comms

How Little We Are

In this post, Andrew and Jaylee look back on their time in Antarctica.

March 23, 2020/by Comms

Reflections on the Icy Vista

We were lucky to have a beautiful clear day to paddle in the Errera Channel where we had a visit from a Minke whale circling our kayaks!

March 20, 2020/by Comms

COVID-19 Update

Antarctic Heritage Trust is liaising with New Zealand authorities and expedition operator, Quark Expeditions, in an attempt to get our Inspiring Explorers home from South America.

March 20, 2020/by Comms

Silence and Still Waters

We were lucky to have a beautiful clear day to paddle in the Errera Channel where we had a visit from a Minke whale circling our kayaks!

March 18, 2020/by Comms

First Day in Antarctica

This morning we woke up to the Antarctic Peninsula, and perfectly still water.

March 13, 2020/by Comms

Eyes on the Horizon

Yesterday we flew from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia after two nights in BA , and a full day which we spent visiting the famous cemetery where Eva Peron lies, the art gallery, and La Boca. The vibrant colours and warmth of Buenos Aires gave us a newfound energy after twelve hours travelling.

March 13, 2020/by Comms

Introducing the 2020 Inspiring Explorers’ Expeditions™ Team

It is with much excitement that we can now announce the team that will be heading to the Antarctic Peninsula next month on our 2020 Inspiring Explorers' Expedition with Olympic kayaker Mike Dawson!

February 12, 2020/by Comms