Days Of Ice 2022

29.09 ------------------------------------------
03.10-------------------------------------------
08.10-------------------------------------------
WOMEN RESEARCHERS IN ANTARCTICA -
SERIES
ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST - HILLARY’S HUT
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST - HILLARY’S HUT
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
6PM – 8PM | TŪRANGA - TAUTORU / TSB SPACE
A panel discussion that celebrates female leadership and shares
women’s experiences on the continent and how their efforts
continue to safeguard the future of Antarctica.
10AM – 4PM | DARFIELD LIBRARY
Use virtual reality to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1950’s
Antarctic hut to see what life was like in the world’s most
extreme environment.
10AM – 4PM | LEESTON LIBRARY
Use virtual reality to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1950’s
Antarctic hut to see what life was like in the world’s most
extreme environment.
TE RADAR’S ANTARCTICANA
7.30PM – 9.30PM | LYTTELTON ARTS FACTORY
A hilarious and informative romp through Antarctica, telling
the stories of the bold and the bizarre that shaped the frozen
continent’s history. Ticketed event - see www.laf.co.nz
30.09 -----------------------------------------
ANTARCTIC YOUTH COALITION CLIMATE
EXPO | TE AO HURIHURI
9.30AM – 4PM | INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE
Hear from our young Antarcticans, learn how to become a
sustainability champion and a Gateway City custodian.
Student-led and focused.
ASIA AFTER FIVE - ASIA ON ICE
5PM – 6.30PM | TŪRANGA, FOUNDATION CAFÉ
The Asia New Zealand Foundation brings together key speakers
to discuss Asian perspectives and experiences of Antarctica.
THE FUTURE OF SCOTT BASE
6.30PM | TŪRANGA SPARK PLACE
Come and hear about modernising New Zealand’s Antarctic
research station. Designing and building sustainable infrastructure
for the coldest, windiest, and driest place on the planet.
04.10 ------------------------------------------
SCIENCE ON ICE
10.30AM – 11.30AM | DARFIELD LIBRARY
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica New Zealand and
Sonny Ngatai. Watch episodes of Science on Ice, complete a quiz
to earn a special Antarctic prize!
THE ART OF INTERCONNECTION (ARTIST TALK)
1PM – 2PM | CHRISTCHURCH ART GALLERY TE PUNA
O WAIWHETŪ
Artists Gabby O’Connor and Adele Jackson share how Antarctica
has influenced their art.
TE RADAR’S ANTARCTICANA
Ōtautahi Christchurch is proud to be one of only five Antarctic Gateway cities in the world.
Days of Ice, 29 Sep - 9 Oct, celebrates Christchurch’s unique connections with Antarctica with
eleven days of events and activities. Explore Days of Ice and be inspired by our city’s links to Antarctica.
FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS, BOOKING INFORMATION AND UPDATES, GO TO: DAYSOFICE.CO.NZ
EVENTS THROUGHOUT 29 SEP – 9 OCT -------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHRISTCHURCH AIRPORT ------
GATEWAY TO ANTARCTICA
Christchurch Airport is the Gateway to Antarctica and invites you
to come visit the various exhibitions on during Days of Ice anytime
throughout the programme.
THE HILLARY STEP
Come walk The Hillary Step and read the tributes and poem for Sir
Edmund Hillary, Kiwi legend and Antarctic hero, in the terminal at
Christchurch Airport anytime throughout the programme.
THE ANTARCTIC WALKWAY - LIGHT AND
SOUND
Christchurch Airport invites you to come experience the interactive
light and sounds as you walk the Antarctic Walkway anytime
throughout the programme.
INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC
CENTRE --------------------------------------
WHERE MEMORIES SLEEP
FOUR SHOWS DAILY
Antarctica New Zealand presents Where Memories Sleep an
immersive cine-dance music production that explores a legend
of the Aurora Australis, using storytelling to connect us to the
scientific world of Antarctica. See the International Antarctic
Centre Facebook Page for screening times and details.
Entry free with paid entry to the International Antarctic Centre.
ONLINE --------------------------------------
ANTARCTICA UNFROZEN’ PODCASTS
ANYTIME
The #1 Antarctic podcast series based on the passionate people
that have dedicated their lives to understanding, working and
living in Antarctica.
LOCAL EYES EXHIBITION
ANYTIME
Pupils from Te Kura o Ōhinetahi | Governors Bay School and Te
Kura Tuatahi o Ōhinehou | Lyttelton Primary School searched
the 10,000 strong photo collection on the Te Ūaka The Lyttelton
Museum website to curate their own LocalEyes.
CHRISTCHURCH GONDOLA ----
ANTARCTIC DISCOVERY AT THE
GONDOLA
DAILY | 10AM – 4PM
Learn about Antarctica at the Christchurch Gondola - scan the QR
code during your visit to access the website.
CENTRAL CHRISTCHURCH ------
EXPLORERS HUB EXHIBITION
DAILY | 9AM – 4PM | ADVENTURE BOOKS
Home Gallery Fine Arts in Christchurch will be exhibiting some
specially created Antarctic themed artwork.
ANTARCTIC GATEWAY AUDIO TRAIL
ANYTIME
Download the Listen Up Ōtautahi app and take a guided audio
tour of Christchurch’s central city Antarctic landmarks.
MAGNETIC OBSERVATORY
DAILY | 10AM - 4PM | BOTANIC GARDENS
The workshop is the last remaining building of the historic
Magnetic Observatory. Early Antarctic explorers, local and
international scientists, including Nobel prize winners, have
made many discoveries here. Their work is now celebrated in a
permanent exhibition.
THE OCEAN IS IN YOUR HANDS
ANYTIME | CNR COLOMBO & LICHFIELD STREETS
Be part of a digital campaign to protect our oceans. Simply take a
photo at the new mural. See www.bluecradle.org
ANTARCTIC TREASURE HUNT
DAILY | CHRISTCHURCH TRAM
Hop on the tram to complete an Antarctic Scavenger Hunt and
learn about Antarctica while exploring Christchurch’s central city.
CANTERBURY MUSEUM -----------
360 SOUTH TE TIRI O TE MOANA -
ANTARCTICA IN VIRTUAL REALITY
DAILY | 9AM – 5.30PM
Experience Antarctica using VR headsets with 360 degree footage
shot by Professor Rob Lindeman and photographer/ filmmaker
Anthony Powell.
WOMEN OF THE ANTARCTIC - MAKING THE
ABSENCE VISIBLE
DAILY | 9AM – 5.30PM
Artist Ira Mitchell-Kirk has painted a series of portraits to draw
attention to women in Antarctic science.
WHALES OF THE SOUTHERN OCEAN
DAILY | 9AM – 5.30PM
Visit the museum and count the number of Antarctic whales you
see on painted rocks for a chance to win a fantastic prize.
TŪRANGA ----------------------------------
DAYS OF ICE CITY HUB
DAILY
Tūranga is the central city hub for many events and activities
during Days of Ice. Have a look through this programme and
uncover the magic of Antarctica! See christchurchcitylibraries.com
TE WHAKAIRO
DAILY | TUAKIRI - IDENTITY, LEVEL 2
Te Whakairo - Ngā Kī o Te Tai Ao: The Carvings Carry the
Stories of the World is a short film about two talented carvers
from each end of Aotearoa who take their whakairo (carving) to
Antarctica in response to NZ’s kaitiakitanga of the Ross Sea.
SCIENCE ON ICE
DAILY | 2PM – 2.30PM
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica New Zealand
and Sonny Ngatai. Watch episodes of Science on Ice, complete a
quiz to earn a special Antarctic prize!
FAR FROM FROZEN - GOING TO EXTREMES
2 - 9 OCT | 10AM – 4PM
Otago Museum’s hands-on science showcase brings the reality
of climate change to life through interactives, demonstrations, VR
and more.
ANTARCTICA ART
DAILY | HAPORI - COMMUNITY, LEVEL 1
A collection of artworks inspired by studying Antarctica. Created
by Year 10 students from Christchurch Girls’ High School.
VISIT THE NEW SCOTT BASE!
DAILY
The Scott Base Redevelopment scale model will be housed at
Tūranga for the duration of Days of Ice. Use your smart phone to
see what it will look like inside!
MODEL ANTARCTIC RESEARCH VESSELS
DAILY
On display on the Ground Floor.
LYTTELTON --------------------------------
LYTTELTON ANTARCTIC WINDOW HUNT
DAILY | 9.30AM – 3.30PM
Grab an entry form and join the hunt along London Street and
down to the waterfront searching for Antarctic objects.
= TICKETS OR BOOKINGS REQUIRED
7.30 PM – 9.30PM | LYTTELTON ARTS FACTORY
A hilarious and informative romp through Antarctica, telling
the stories of the bold and the bizarre that shaped the frozen
continent’s history. Ticketed event - see www.laf.co.nz
DINOSAURS OF ANTARCTICA
8PM – 8.45PM | HOYTS ENTX
A documentary where ancient dinosaurs and melting
Antarctic ice help scientists tackle the challenge of climate change.
Produced by Giant Screen Films, major funding was provided by
the National Science Foundation. The United States Embassy in
Wellington is supporting this screening. Recommended for ages
13 and over.
01.10 ------------------------------------------
EXPLORE ANTARCTICA FAMILY DAY
10AM – 3PM | ARTS CENTRE MARKET SQUARE
Meet and interact with local Antarctic experts and scientists,
with loads of fun activities for the whole family. The day
includes the ‘Dinosaurs of Antarctica’ movie, huskies,
interactive activities by local Antarctic organisations, food
trucks and Antarctic ice creams.
TE WHAKAIRO
10AM – 4PM | DARFIELD LIBRARY & LEESTON LIBRARY
Te Whakairo - Ngā Kī o Te Tai Ao: The Carvings Carry the
Stories of the World is a short film about two talented carvers
from each end of Aotearoa who take their whakairo (carving)
to Antarctica in response to NZ’s kaitiakitanga of the Ross Sea.
Bookings are required, see selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
CHRISTCHURCH CITY ANTARCTIC WALK
2.30PM – 5PM | START AT CANTERBURY MUSEUM
This guided walking tour highlights points of interest around our
Antarctic Gateway City. Check website for weather cancellation.
TE RADAR’S ANTARCTICANA
7.30PM – 9.30PM | THE PIANO: CENTRE FOR MUSIC
AND THE ARTS, 156 ARMAGH STREET
A hilarious and informative romp through Antarctica, telling
the stories of the bold and the bizarre that shaped the frozen
continent’s history. Ticketed event - see www.laf.co.nz
02.10-------------------------------------------
TE WHAKAIRO
10AM – 4PM | LINCOLN LIBRARY
Te Whakairo - Ngā Kī o Te Tai Ao: The Carvings Carry the
Stories of the World is a short film about two talented
carvers from each end of Aotearoa who take their whakairo
(carving) to Antarctica in response to NZ’s kaitiakitanga of the Ross
Sea. Bookings are required, see selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
BIKE TO ICE
1PM – 5PM | MEET AT SCOTT’S STATUE, CNR
WORCESTER BLVD & OXFORD TCE
Join an afternoon bike ride through New Zealand’s Antarctic history
as we cycle from the Scott statue to the Antarctic Centre, via the
cycling tunnel, meet C-17 pilots and return to the Explorers Hub at
the Arts Centre. Register at daysofice.co.nz
ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST - HILLARY’S
HUT VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
10AM – 4PM | TE ARA ĀTEA
Use virtual reality to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1950’s
Antarctic hut to see what life was like in the world’s most
extreme environment.
SCIENCE ON ICE
11AM – 12PM | TE ARA ĀTEA
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica New Zealand
and Sonny Ngatai. Watch episodes of Science on Ice, complete
a quiz to earn a special Antarctic prize!
A HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN
ANTARCTICA (ARTIST TALK)
6PM – 7PM | TŪRANGA - TAUTORU / TSB SPACE
Mountaineer, photographer and author Colin Monteath and
artist Adele Jackson present a potted history of photography
in Antarctica.
05.10 ------------------------------------------
KEEP IN A COOL PLACE:
THE FIRST WINTER AT VANDA
STATION, ANTARCTICA
5.30PM - 7PM | UNIVERSITY BOOK
SHOP
Come and celebrate the book launch of
this engaging first-person account of
wintering-over at Vanda Station in 1969.
RSVP to: universitypress@canterbury.ac.nz
06.10 ------------------------------------------
CHASING THE SOUTHERN LIGHTS
6.30PM – 7.30PM | TŪRANGA
Ian Griffin will share stories from his secret life as an aurora
addict and explain how to observe and photograph this
amazing natural phenomenon.
07.10 -------------------------------------------
ANTARCTIC HERITAGE TRUST - HILLARY’S HUT
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
10AM – 4PM | LEESTON LIBRARY
Use virtual reality to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s 1950’s
Antarctic hut to see what life was like in the world’s most
extreme environment.
SCIENCE ON ICE
1PM – 2PM | LEESTON LIBRARY
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica New Zealand and
Sonny Ngatai. Watch episodes of Science on Ice, complete a quiz
to earn a special Antarctic prize!
ANTARCTICA DAY AT TŪRANGA
LAUNCHING A WEATHER BALLOON
10.30AM | CATHEDRAL SQUARE
Assist Professor Adrian McDonald gather climate change data,
by launching a weather balloon in Cathedral Square.
I SEE SCIENCE
11.30AM – 1.30PM
Learn how scientists do Antarctic research using real equipment.
JUNIOR ROBOT EXPLORERS
12.30PM – 2PM | IMAGINATION STATION
Discover the brave robots that help scientists in
Antarctica! Build and programme a simple LEGO robot,
learning how to use sensors, motors and code. Ages 5-8.
KORORĀ KAITIAKI STORYTELLING
1PM – 4PM
Join a Pohatu Penguin Conservation Education Ranger for
storytelling, games and drawings to learn about the world’s
smallest penguin.
ANTARCTIC BOOK STORYTELLING
2PM – 3PM
Listen to exciting adventures set in Antarctica and meet the
author Rosamaria Solar on Zoom from Chile. Recommended
for under 8 years.
ROBOT EXPLORERS
2.30PM – 4.30PM | IMAGINATION STATION
Discover the brave robots that help scientists in Antarctica!
Build and programme a robot explorer that can collect an
ice core using LEGO sensors and motors.
SPOT THE PENGUIN FROM SPACE
3PM – 4PM
Learn about Emperor Penguins and where they live using
satellite images.
09.10 ------------------------------------------
CATHEDRAL ANTARCTIC SERVICE
10AM – 11AM | TRANSITIONAL CATHEDRAL
The Erebus Chalice will be handed over to the US Air Force who will
take it to the Chapel of the Snows at McMurdo Station.
TE WHAKAIRO
10AM – 4PM | TE ARA ĀTEA
Te Whakairo - Ngā Kī o Te Tai Ao: The Carvings Carry the
Stories of the World is a short film about two talented
carvers from each end of Aotearoa who take their whakairo
(carving) to Antarctica in response to NZ’s kaitiakitanga of the Ross
Sea. Bookings are required, see selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
SCIENCE ON ICE
10.30AM – 11.30AM | LINCOLN LIBRARY
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica New Zealand
and Sonny Ngatai. Watch episodes of Science on Ice,
complete a quiz to earn a special Antarctic prize.
ANTARCTIC EXPEDITIONERS - PAST AND
PRESENT
11.30AM – 12PM | SCOTT’S STATUE, CNR WORCESTER
BLVD & OXFORD TCE
Traditional wreath laying ceremony in support of past and present
Antarcticans at Scott’s Reserve.
LYTTELTON ANTARCTIC WALK
2PM – 4.30PM | ALBION SQUARE
A guided walk to several Antarctic points of interest in Lyttelton,
which was the departure point of three expeditions from the Port
during the ‘heroic era’. Check website for weather cancellation.

01.10 -------------------------------------------------
06.10 ------------------------------------------------- 08.10 -------------------------------------------------
SCIENCE ON ICE
DAILY | 2PM – 2.30PM | TŪRANGA
TUE 4 OCT | 11AM – 12PM | TE ARA ĀTEA
FRI 7 OCT | 1PM – 2PM | LEESTON LIBRARY
SAT 8 OCT | 10.30AM – 11:30AM | DARFIELD
LIBRARY
SUN 9 OCT | 10.30AM – 11:30AM | LINCOLN
LIBRARY
Take an Antarctic adventure with Antartica
New Zealand and Sonny Ngatai. Watch
episodes of Science on Ice, complete a quiz
to earn a special Antarctic prize!
Bookings are required, see
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events
FAR FROM FROZEN
- GOING TO
EXTREMES
2 - 9 OCTOBER | 10AM – 4PM | TŪRANGA
Otago Museum’s hands-on science
showcase brings the reality of climate
change to life through interactives,
demonstrations, VR and more.
WHERE MEMORIES
SLEEP
DAILY | INTERNATIONAL ANTARCTIC CENTRE
Antarctica New Zealand presents ‘Where
Memories Sleep’ an immersive cine-dance
music production that explores a legend
of the Aurora Australis, using storytelling
to connect us to the scientific world of
Antarctica.
There will be four shows daily. See the
International Antarctic Centre Facebook
Page for screening times and details.
Entry free with paid entry to the
International Antarctic Centre.
EXPLORE
ANTARCTICA
FAMILY DAY
10AM – 3PM
ARTS CENTRE MARKET SQUARE
Meet and interact with local Antarctic
experts and scientists, with loads of
fun activities for the whole family.
The day includes the ‘Dinosaurs
of Antarctica’ movie, huskies,
interactive activities by local Antarctic
organisations, food trucks and
Antarctic ice creams.
CHASING THE
SOUTHERN
LIGHTS
6.30PM – 7.30PM
TŪRANGA
Ian Griffin will share stories from
his secret life as an aurora addict
and explain how to observe and
photograph this amazing natural
phenomenon.
ANTARCTICA DAY
AT TŪRANGA
Join Professor Adrian McDonald and
University of Canterbury’s Gateway
Antarctica team for a day of science,
discovery and storytelling.
10.30AM | I SEE SCIENCE
11.30AM – 1.30PM | LAUNCHING A BALLOON
1PM – 4PM | KORORA KAITIAKI STORYTELLING
2PM – 3PM | ANTARCTIC BOOK STORYTELLING
3PM – 4PM | SPOT THE PENGUIN FROMSPACE
12.30PM – 2PM | JUNIOR ROBOT EXPLORERS
2.30PM – 4.30PM | ROBOT EXPLORERS
30.09 ------------------------------------------------
FOR FULL EVENT DETAILS,
BOOKING INFORMATION
AND UPDATES, GO TO:
DAYSOFICE.CO.NZ
PROGRAMME
29 SEP – 9 OCT
ANTARCTIC
HERITAGE TRUST -
HILLARY’S HUT
VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE
MON 3 OCT | 10AM – 4PM | DARFIELD LIBRARY
TUES 4 OCT | 10AM – 4PM | TE ARA ĀTEA
FRI 7 OCT | 10AM – 4PM | LINCOLN LIBRARY
SAT 8 OCT | 10AM – 4PM | LEESTON LIBRARY
Use virtual reality to explore Sir Edmund
Hillary’s 1950’s Antarctic hut to see what
life was like in the world’s most extreme
environment.
WOMEN OF THE
ANTARCTIC -
MAKING THE
ABSENCE VISIBLE
DAILY | 9AM – 5.30PM | CANTERBURY MUSEUM
Artist Ira Mitchell-Kirk has painted a series
of portraits to draw attention to women in
Antarctic science.
TE RADAR’S
ANTARCTICANA
THURS 29 SEP | 7.30PM – 9.30PM
LYTTELTON ARTS FACTORY
FRI 30 SEP | 7.30PM – 9.30PM
LYTTELTON ARTS FACTORY
SAT 1 OCT | 7.30PM – 9.30PM
THE PIANO: CENTRE FOR MUSIC AND
THE ARTS.
A hilarious and informative romp through
Antarctica, telling the stories of the bold
and the bizarre that shaped the frozen
continent’s history.
Ticketed event - see www.laf.co.nz
DINOSAURS OF
ANTARCTICA
8.00PM – 8.45PM
HOYTS ENTX
A documentary where ancient
dinosaurs and melting Antarctic ice
help scientists tackle the challenge
of climate change. Produced by
Giant Screen Films, major funding
was provided by the National Science
Foundation. The United States
Embassy Wellington is supporting this
screening. Recommended for ages 13
and over.