16 Dec 2025
10 months ago
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The speech emphasizes New Zealand’s proud Antarctic heritage, highlighting historic explorers like Frank Worsley and Sir Edmund Hillary, and underscores the significance of the Antarctic Treaty System in preserving Antarctica for peaceful purposes and scientific research. It addresses and dispels myths about the Treaty’s expiration and strength, affirming its indefinite status and robust international support despite geopolitical challenges. The speaker calls on parliamentarians to actively support and protect the Treaty System, stressing collective responsibility and adaptability to ensure Antarctica remains a unique zone of peace, environmental protection, and scientific cooperation.
16 Dec 2025
10 months ago
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The keynote address highlighted New Zealand’s deep Antarctic heritage, emphasizing the heroic exploration history and the establishment of the Antarctic Treaty, which ensures peaceful use, scientific cooperation, and environmental protection of the continent. It addressed misconceptions about the Treaty’s longevity and strength, affirming that the Antarctic Treaty System remains robust and capable of managing future challenges through international collaboration. The speech concluded with a call for continued parliamentary support to safeguard the Treaty System, urging collective action to preserve Antarctica’s unique status as a peaceable, protected, and scientifically prioritized region.
04 Dec 2025
10 months ago
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New Zealand will host the third Antarctic Parliamentarians Assembly in Wellington next week, marking the first time it is held in the Southern Hemisphere. The Assembly aims to unite Parliamentarians and experts to raise awareness of Antarctica’s importance, support the Antarctic Treaty, and address challenges like climate change and geopolitical shifts. Chaired by MP Andrew Bayly, the event seeks to build a global network of advocates dedicated to the continent’s protection and scientific collaboration.