FINANCE:

A grant of $16,960 was obtained from the University Grants Committee to run the expedition. This was to cover food, travel and freight, insurance, field clothing and some scientific supplies for the 9 VUW personnel. The university's Internal Research Committee provided a total of $9,460 for the three student expedition members, for the purchase of a JMC depth sounder, page 3 for modifications to the winch and for a new motor for the ice auger.