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RAL receivership ends, $52m owed to Crown 9th February 2026 /

RAL receivership ends, $52m owed to Crown

The receivership of former Mt Ruapehu ski field operator Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited has formally ended, with the Crown owed more than $52m


No further pay outs coming as RAL liquidation nears end 21st July 2025 /

No further pay outs coming as RAL liquidation nears end

The long list of RAL’s creditors is comprised of hundreds of life pass holders.


Crown owed $52m from RAL, new operators assume some debt 8th July 2025 /

Crown owed $52m from RAL, new operators assume some debt

The latest figures come as the new ski field operators face the uncertainty of iwi legal action against their concessions.


WHL “ecstatic” to secure Whakapapa consent, launches into season prep 1st May 2025 / /

WHL “ecstatic” to secure Whakapapa consent, launches into season prep

The operator’s CEO says the decision follows some “really tough years” but it clears the way for its bid and preparing for winter ’25.


WHL defends iwi engagement over bid, says it will look after Whakapapa 24th February 2025 / /

WHL defends iwi engagement over bid, says it will look after Whakapapa

The 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.


Whakapapa Holdings buoyed by submissions support in ski area bid 14th February 2025 / /

Whakapapa Holdings buoyed by submissions support in ski area bid

Whakapapa 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”.


Submissions on Whakapapa closing 7th February 2025 / /

Submissions on Whakapapa closing

Today is the last day for people to have their say on Whakapapa Holdings Limited’s application for a concession to operate Whakapapa.


RAL sales top $22m leading into winter ’24 27th January 2025

RAL sales top $22m leading into winter ’24

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts made $22.21m in trading receipts for the year to 20 June 2024.


Ski 2024 Review: Whakapapa specials help lift numbers despite poor snow 25th October 2024 /

Ski 2024 Review: Whakapapa specials help lift numbers despite poor snow

Whakapapa 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. 


“No silver bullet” for turning Whakapapa around, just doing things well – Dave Mazey 22nd October 2024 /

“No silver bullet” for turning Whakapapa around, just doing things well – Dave Mazey

The former RAL boss says there is no quick fix for turning the beleaguered ski field operator around.


RAL receivers on refusal of iwi group’s Whakapapa bid extension 17th July 2024 /

RAL receivers on refusal of iwi group’s Whakapapa bid extension

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Iwi group “mistreated” after Whakapapa bid extension refused – RSSA 15th July 2024 /

Iwi group “mistreated” after Whakapapa bid extension refused – RSSA

A pan-iwi group are left out in the cold after their request for more time for their bid is refused.