Announcement by the Royal Society of New Zealand
For immediate release 

Antarctic events for wintery Wellington

The Royal Society of New Zealand is hosting three events in early July in association with Antarctica: 50 Years on the Ice, a conference celebrating New Zealand's involvement in the Antarctic. 

From a world-renowned scientist to top New Zealand artists, the speakers will take Wellington audiences on a spectacular virtual trip to the vast continent. 

Authors Peter Carey and Craig Franklin
Tuesday 3 July 2007

Come on an extraordinary armchair tour of the Antarctic with our inspirational guides Peter Carey and Craig Franklin. Introduction by Gareth and Jo Morgan, who are planning their own Antarctic adventure. 

Dr Susan Solomon
Wednesday 4 July

Renowned for discovering the cause of the ozone hole over Antarctica and author of The Coldest March, about Scott's Expedition to the South Pole. Introduction by editor of the New Zealand Listener, Pamela Stirling. 

Poet Bill Manhire and Artist Dick Frizzell
Thursday 5 July

Lynn Freeman, Arts on Sunday presenter for Radio New Zealand National, talks to Bill Manhire and Dick Frizzell about their experiences visiting Antarctica through Antarctica New Zealand's Artists programme.

Tickets cost $15 for each session, and include a complimentary glass of wine from 5.30pm. Each session runs from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Tickets are available from mid-June from the Paramount box office, in person, or by phone on 04 384 4080.  

For more information contact ice@rsnz.org.

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