The Deep South, Te Kōmata o Te Tonga
| Established | 5 August 2014 |
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| Type | Research programme |
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Director | Phil Wiles |
| Budget | $51.1m NZD |
| Funding | MBIE |
| Website | deepsouthchallenge |
The Deep South, Te Kōmata o Te Tonga was one of New Zealand's eleven collaborative research programmes known as National Science Challenges. Running from 2014 to 2024, the focus of The Deep South Challenge research was adapting to and managing the risk of climate change. Specifically, the programme addressed the role of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean in determining New Zealand's future climate and its impact on key economic sectors, infrastructure and natural resources.