| New Zealand Antarctic Medal | |
|---|---|
 Obverse and reverse of the medal | |
| Type | Medal |
| Description | (Obverse) An effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley with the inscription "Elizabeth II Queen of New Zealand"; (reverse) four emperor penguins on an Antarctic landscape with Mount Erebus in the background.[1] |
| Presented by | New Zealand |
| Eligibility | for outstanding contribution to exploration, scientific research, conservation, environmental protection, or knowledge of the Antarctic region; or in support of New Zealand’s objectives or operations, or both, in the Antarctic region. |
| Post-nominals | NZAM |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1 September 2006 |
| First award | 30 December 2006 |
| Final award | 31 December 2024 |
| Total | 21 as of 31 December 2024 |
| Total awarded posthumously | 1 |
_ribbon.png){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | King's Service Medal (KSM) |
| Next (lower) | New Zealand Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD) |
| Related | Polar Medal |
The New Zealand Antarctic Medal was created 1 September 2006, as a New Zealand royal honour to replace the British Polar Medal.
- ^ "Insignia of New Zealand State Awards | The New Zealand Antarctic Medal (obverse and reverse)". www.dpmc.govt.nz. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 24 December 2023.