We recommend people read this report from NZ co-chief scientist Rupert Sutherland and others aboard JOIDES Resolution, of the progress on their scientific drilling campaign into the rocks of Northern Zealandia (Lord Howe Rise IODP Expedition 371).
http://theconversation.com/explorers-probe-hidden-continent-of-zealandia-83406
Please forward the link to anyone you think may be interested. Its written in a very accessible way.