APPENDIX I - VUWAE 27 CARGO TO ANTARCTICA

VUWAE programmes have become more sophisticated in recent years requiring considerably more equipment and our cargo to Antarctica is likely to increase as this trend in programmes continues. Much of the sophisticated equipment we use have dual roles both in Antarctica and New Zealand and thus cannot be left in Antarctica during the winter. Modifications to equipment also require the equipment to be returned to New Zealand. As suitable secure winter storage becomes available at Scott Base we will continue to look closely at which equipment can remain.