Personnel who served in Antarctica between 1962 and 1979.

The NZDF has embarked on a project seeking information on individuals who served on the Antarctica continent 1962 to 1979. This is in relation to the Antarctica Veterans Waitangi Tribunal Claim lodged with the Waitangi Tribunal WAI 2500, the Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry WAI 2571.

Currently there is no consolidated listing of NZDF personnel who served on the Antarctica Continent between 1962 and 1979 and no definitive listing on who actually deployed. The time delay of 50 to 60 odd years also makes the task of determining who actually deployed more difficult.

It is understood that a number of RNZN and NZ Army personnel served in Antarctica during this period. We are seeking your help to assist in establishing actually who deployed to the “Ice”.

Regrettably time is pressing to complete this project and it would be appreciated if your replies can be forwarded by 30 June 2026. A dedicated email address has been established for your replies. This is: kiwiantarcticvets@gmail.com

If you served in Antarctica between these dates, we ask that you examine the listing
below and:
1 Confirm your deployment, by year and team.
2 Advise and confirm to us the names from the list, of your team mates on your deployment.
3 Advise us of personnel on the list who did not deploy on your team.
4 Any other comments on the identity of personnel who deployed that you believe may be useful to the project team.
5 Provide your updated contact details.

Thank you