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Hi All,
The Royal Society of NZ ( an independent, national academy of sciences, a federation of some 60 scientific and technological societies, and individual members.) is holding a series of presentations related to Antarctica in early July. Details are as follows.

http://www.rsnz.org/events/antarctic/talks.php

Wine and Ice
3-5 July 2007
Paramount Theatre
25 Courtenay Place, Wellington

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. Prior to that reservations can be made at

These events are being held in association with Antarctica: 50 Years on the Ice, a conference celebrating New Zealand’s involvement in the Antarctic.

Authors Peter Carey and Craig Franklin
Tuesday 3 July 2007
Come on a spectacular virtual trip to 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 and Dick about their experiences visiting Antarctica through Antarctica New Zealand’s Artists programme.

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