Structure
The Antarctic Science Platform is hosted by Antarctica New Zealand, and funded by the Ministry for Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
Phase 1 of the Platform ran from 2018 to 2025 and we are now in Phase 2, which will run from 2026 to 2032.
How we work
Our Steering Group members, appointed by MBIE and Antarctica NZ, provide independent oversight of the strategic direction and performance of the platform.
The Kāhui Māori provides the Steering Group and Platform Leadership Team with strategic advice and input into the Platform’s responsiveness to iwi, hapū, whānau and Māori business goals.
Independent Science Panel
The Independent Science Panel plays a crucial role in ensuring science excellence from project initiation through to delivery. They provides independent strategic oversight to the Platform Director and Steering Group on the scientific direction of the Platform, as well as advising on science quality.
The Independent Science Panel is multidisciplinary and comprises internationally-renowned research leaders, with demonstrated track records in delivering research outcomes to end-users.
The Platform Leadership Team is responsible for designing, advancing and monitoring the development and delivery of the Antarctic Science Platform.
The Antarctic Science Platform, hosted by Antarctica New Zealand, is a research collaboration between New Zealand-based universities, Public Research Organisations and other research providers. We are also widely connected to international research teams and Antarctic Programs.
Antarctic Science Platform summary slideshow
Presented by Natalie Robinson at the 12th SCAR Open Science Conference, 2026.
