Resignations continue at Antarctica NZ

Resignations continue at Antarctica NZ
A conceptual image of the Scott Base redevelopment project. (Image: Jasmax, Hugh Broughton Architects, Antarctica NZ)
Oliver Lewis
A second member of the senior leadership team at Antarctica New Zealand has resigned in as many months, as the Crown agency continues to grapple with the stalled Scott Base rebuild.Antarctica NZ (ANZ) confirmed to BusinessDesk last week that its general manager for Antarctic operations, Simon Trotter, resigned on March 25.In response to questions, chief executive Sarah Williamson said: “Mr Trotter’s valuable contribution to Antarctic field operations, planning, science support, and international collaboration spans over 15 years.&rd...

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