9th February 2026 RAL / Ski FieldsThe receivership of former Mt Ruapehu ski field operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited has formally ended, with the Crown owed more than $52m
21st July 2025 Liquidations / RALThe long list of RAL’s creditors is comprised of hundreds of life pass holders.
8th July 2025 Pure Tūroa / RALThe latest figures come as the new ski field operators face the uncertainty of iwi legal action against their concessions.
1st May 2025 RAL / Ski Fields / WHLThe operator’s CEO says the decision follows some “really tough years” but it clears the way for its bid and preparing for winter ’25.
24th February 2025 DOC / RAL / WHLThe company that is closing in on getting a concession to operate a ski field at Whakapapa on Mt Ruapehu in the central North Island says it has been talking with iwi and the community about its proposal, despite complaints it has not.
14th February 2025 RAL / Whakapapa / WHLWhakapapa Holdings Limited says it is encouraged by the number of submissions backing its application to run the North Island ski area but adds that it is “not a vote”.
7th February 2025 DOC / RAL / WHLToday is the last day for people to have their say on Whakapapa Holdings Limited’s application for a concession to operate Whakapapa.
27th January 2025 RALRuapehu Alpine Lifts made $22.21m in trading receipts for the year to 20 June 2024.
25th October 2024 RAL / WhakapapaWhakapapa has had 5% more visitors this season than last, which it puts down to offering a good deal to families and beginners, including a free season pass for 10 year olds and younger.
22nd October 2024 RAL / Ski FieldsThe former RAL boss says there is no quick fix for turning the beleaguered ski field operator around.
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15th July 2024 Iwi / RALA pan-iwi group are left out in the cold after their request for more time for their bid is refused.