New Zealand glaciers have shrunk by 29% since 2000

Thursday 20 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Feb 2025, 9:51am

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A new study shows that New Zealand's glaciers have decreased in size by 29% since 2000. This research highlights rapid glacier shrinkage, noting that global glacier mass loss has exceeded the ice loss from both the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets.

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1. 1News via RNZThu 20 Feb 2025, 9:17am

   New Zealand's glaciers have shrunk by 29% since 2000 (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Feb 2025, 9:51am

   NZ glaciers shrink 29% since 2000, climate alarm raised (opens in new tab)