Research and innovation
Gateway to Antarctica
Reasearch & education
Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Antarctic science hub thrives on a unique collaboration between private and public research.
Research & Education
Gateway Antarctica, University of Canterbury
UC’s Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research and a focal point for Antarctic study.
Research & Education
Antarctic collection/University of Canterbury
The University of Canterbury library looks after a special collection that supports the work of Gateway Antarctica.
Research & Education
University of Canterbury (UC)
UC is an internationally renowned research university based in Christchurch.
Research & Education
Lincoln University
Founded in 1878, Lincoln University is the oldest agricultural teaching institution in the Southern Hemisphere.
Research & Education
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Ara is a large training institute based in the South Island, providing world-class, tertiary-level education.
Research & Education
Department of Marine Science, University of Otago
Marine Scientists at the University of Otago undertake regular research in the Ross Sea region, including as part of the Antarctic Science Platform.
Research & Education
Antarctic Research Centre, Victoria University of Wellington
A Centre providing world-leading research on how the Antarctic is responding to climate change and the consequences, both globally and for New Zealand.
Research & Education
International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research, University of Waikato
The International Centre for Terrestrial Antarctic Research (ICTAR) is dedicated to understanding the Antarctic terrestrial environment.
Research & Education
University of Auckland
Researchers at New Zealand’s largest university have a long connection with Antarctica, with the School of Biological Sciences offering courses.
Research & Education
NIWA
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research conducts leading environmental science to enable the sustainable management of natural resources.
Research & Education
GNS Science
GNS Science is a New Zealand Crown Research Institute that seeks to create a cleaner, safer, more prosperous future for Aotearoa New Zealand.
Research & Education
New Zealand Antarctic Heritage Trust (AHT)
The AHT cares for the expedition bases of early Antarctic explorers, sharing the legacy of historic explorers through outreach programs.
National & international organisations
National & Inernational Organisations
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
MFAT is the government agency responsible for New Zealand's overall interests in Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
National & Inernational Organisations
New Zealand Ministry of Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force is tasked with providing support for New Zealand programs in Antarctica.
National & International Organisations
Department of Conservation
A government department charged with the conservation of natural and historical heritage in New Zealand, the Ross Dependency and Antarctica generally.
National & Inernational Organisations
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
MBIE plays a central role in shaping and delivering a strong New Zealand economy.
National & Inernational Organisations
New Zealand Antarctic Society
Bringing together people interested in the Antarctic region to share their knowledge with others and foster interest in the region.
National & International Organisations
Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR)
Charged with initiating, developing and coordinating high quality international scientific research in the Antarctic region (including the Southern Ocean).
National & International Organisations
Council of Managers of National Antarctic Program (COMNAP)
An international association, formed in 1988, and based here in Christchurch, brings together its 30 Members, who are the National Antarctic Programs.
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How we can help
Our Gateway to Antarctica team is here to support, connect and develop opportunities for all International Antarctic programs.
The Antarctic community is the core of our Gateway City status. We work closely with local organisations, businesses, scientists and other stakeholders. We connect you with key Antarctic partners to help take care of your work on and off the ice.
