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Antarctica
In October 2016, I received news from the BLAKE that my scholarship application had been successful for the 2016 Antarctic Blake Ambassador.
With the support of the BLAKE, Antarctica New Zealand, and the Antarctic Heritage Trust, I spent six weeks on Ross Island conserving Sir Edmond Hillary’s Hut back to its original state for the 60th anniversary of Scott Base.
With the support of the BLAKE, Antarctica New Zealand, and the Antarctic Heritage Trust, I spent six weeks on Ross Island conserving Sir Edmond Hillary’s Hut back to its original state for the 60th anniversary of Scott Base.
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FOLLOW MY ANTARCTIC AMBASSADORSHIP
Antarctica VideoBeing part of the AHT team, living at Scott Base and working alongside such inspiring people has given me a deep appreciation for all the hard work that goes on down here and ongoing commitment to research in such a unique environment.
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Ambassador Blog
Over the next six weeks I am going to be working alongside with the Antarctic Heritage Trust, helping out with their on-going projects. I cannot wait to dive into this life-changing and eye-opening adventure ahead, and take on all the amazing opportunities and challenges over the next month.
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Photography
The view, the landscape, the experience was incredible!! I allowed my eyes to adjust, taking in the spectacular landscape that surrounded me. The surreal panorama of icy skyscrapers stretching to the horizon is like nothing else I have seen before.
COMING SOON
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UNDERWATER AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND SERIES
If you are a kiwi like me you will know that New Zealand is quite commonly forgotten on World maps (yes that’s right, completed taken off the map!). Even as New Zealander’s we often forget about our aquatic life when we are thinking about our environment.
When I think of New Zealand I think of sailing along the coast, swimming through schools of Blue Maomao (Common NZ fish species), and scanning the surface for bubbling schools of fish or any hint of a whale spout. My version of Aotearoa has been influenced by my upbringing and don’t get me wrong, I do love everything on the top side too but I also think not enough people realise what we have below.
So it got me thinking about how I could share with you how I see our beautiful country. I came up with the idea of doing a series that showcases very special places to me that if I were to be your personal dive guide, this is how I would show you my Underwater Aotearoa, New Zealand Series. I want to focus along the East Coast of New Zealand as this is where I have spent most of my life. This is not by any means the only dives in New Zealand but I hope that you could use this information as a starting point to discover and explore on your own, seeing Aotearoa New Zealand as an underwater destination too.
When I think of New Zealand I think of sailing along the coast, swimming through schools of Blue Maomao (Common NZ fish species), and scanning the surface for bubbling schools of fish or any hint of a whale spout. My version of Aotearoa has been influenced by my upbringing and don’t get me wrong, I do love everything on the top side too but I also think not enough people realise what we have below.
So it got me thinking about how I could share with you how I see our beautiful country. I came up with the idea of doing a series that showcases very special places to me that if I were to be your personal dive guide, this is how I would show you my Underwater Aotearoa, New Zealand Series. I want to focus along the East Coast of New Zealand as this is where I have spent most of my life. This is not by any means the only dives in New Zealand but I hope that you could use this information as a starting point to discover and explore on your own, seeing Aotearoa New Zealand as an underwater destination too.
01. Mokohinau Islands
These islands are situated northeast of Auckland and lie on the outer edge of Tikapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf. These islands are very exposed with limited areas for boats to shelter, meaning they are rarely visited by divers. I think that’s part of why I love diving out there so much, because you can’t always get there and when you do, it’s because the conditions are perfect!
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02. Poor Knights Islands
This world-class diving site is a subtropical paradise that's a sanctuary to many marine creatures and can be admired from above and below the surface - truly, it's an experience not to miss! The islands are rich with history, having been admired by everyone. This oceanscape offers a masterclass in what a flourishing marine ecosystem can look like.
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Annika Andresen’s Insider Guide
to Poor Knights, New Zealand
When seeking out lesser-visited beaches, rugged bays and hidden coves, there are two tribes we tend to follow: surfers and divers.
Often these intrepid travellers will have earmarked undiscovered spots long before they hit the tourist trail.
That's why, as part of our partnership with Corona, we've called upon the expertise of ocean activist, marine specialist and avid diver
Annika Andresen to give us the inside track on an outdoor (and underwater) adventure through New Zealand's sparkling east coast
and the epic Poor Knights islands.
Often these intrepid travellers will have earmarked undiscovered spots long before they hit the tourist trail.
That's why, as part of our partnership with Corona, we've called upon the expertise of ocean activist, marine specialist and avid diver
Annika Andresen to give us the inside track on an outdoor (and underwater) adventure through New Zealand's sparkling east coast
and the epic Poor Knights islands.
