King said decisions about allocating MIQ spaces were made at a ministerial level. Supplied What New Zealand's Scott Base facility in Antarctica could look like once it's completed. (Video published May 2021) There were currently no spaces available on the booking site, which showed up to the end of October. Vouchers for November and December were promised once airline scheduled were confirmed, expected to be late this month. Immigration Minister Kris Faafoi declined to comment for this article. Christchurch's Antarctic office earlier said Antarctic programmes from Italy and Korea would bring another 230 people to Christchurch in October and November – 150 from Italy and 80 from Korea.