Photo / NZMEThe Prime Minister’s scheduled trip to Antarctica today has been cancelled mid-flight, due to bad weather. Antarctica NZ general manager for communications and people Megan Nicholl said the trip, which usually takes eight hours has been turned around due to bad weather. Prime Minister's flight to Antarctica turned back and returned to Christchurch. Photo / Flightradar24.com“The C130 Hercules carrying Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Antarctica has turned around due to poor weather at McMurdo Sound. “Antarctic research is urgently needed to understand past and future climates, how we are affecting Antarctica, and how Antarctica will affect us.”

Source: New Zealand Herald October 25, 2022 13:06 UTC