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Perspectives: Snowmaking investment at critical junction for ski industry
30 Nov 2023   /

Perspectives: Snowmaking investment at critical junction for ski industry

The increasing popularity of snowmaking is helping the ski industry but there are risks as well as benefits.


RSSA calls for new govt to halt RAL asset sale
6 Nov 2023   /

RSSA calls for new govt to halt RAL asset sale

The community-led group says RAL staff have been given final notice and asset seizures started.


RAL receivers appointed
1 Nov 2023   /

RAL receivers appointed

The government has appointed two insolvency practitioners from Calibre Partners as the receivers of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.


Govt stumps up $7m more for Ruapehu ski as clouds loom over ownership
3 Oct 2023   /

Govt stumps up $7m more for Ruapehu ski as clouds loom over ownership

“We’re looking at a situation where we’re almost exactly the same position we were in last year,” warns RAL liquidator John Fisk.


RAL marks “bittersweet” 70th anniversary
28 Aug 2023   /

RAL marks “bittersweet” 70th anniversary

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is marking its 70th platinum anniversary on Friday 1 September with a $70 adult weekday pass.


Winter Games to attract 450 athletes from 30 countries
21 Aug 2023   /

Winter Games to attract 450 athletes from 30 countries

More than 450 athletes from 30 countries will converge on Wānaka and Queenstown for the 2023 Winter Games beginning on Friday.


RAL discounts ski passes to encourage longer stays
17 Aug 2023   /

RAL discounts ski passes to encourage longer stays

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is discounting its Long Weekend access pass to encourage more visitors to spend longer at the ski fields.


Lake Ōhau Lodge, snow field concession for sale
9 Aug 2023   /

Lake Ōhau Lodge, snow field concession for sale

The Lake Ōhau Lodge and a concession for the Ōhau Snow Fields in Mackenzie Country are now up for sale.


Storm blast gives Mt Ruapehu ski a lift
28 Jul 2023   /

Storm blast gives Mt Ruapehu ski a lift

A decent dump of snow will allow Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields to open more of their lifts this weekend.


RTOs, operators listed as RAL creditors
26 Jul 2023   /

RTOs, operators listed as RAL creditors

A small number of operators and regional tourism organisations have been listed as creditors of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.


Strong school holidays for Ruapehu ski fields
17 Jul 2023   /

Strong school holidays for Ruapehu ski fields

Snow conditions at Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields are contributing to a strong finish to the July school holidays.


Ruapehu visitors urged to book ski passes online
10 Jul 2023   /

Ruapehu visitors urged to book ski passes online

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is urging visitors to the Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields to book online or call into Torpedo7 to pick up their passes this season.


Commercial vehicles at ski fields checked in Operation Hannah
6 Jul 2023   /

Commercial vehicles at ski fields checked in Operation Hannah

More than 120 commercial vehicles including buses and taxis have been checked for roadworthiness around the southern ski fields over the weekend.


Selling in uncertainty: RAL fires up marketing in late push of ski season
5 Jul 2023   /

Selling in uncertainty: RAL fires up marketing in late push of ski season

It hasn’t been an ideal opening but the operator is focused on moving season passes in compressed two-week campaign.


Ruapehu ski fields open, season passes available today
3 Jul 2023   /

Ruapehu ski fields open, season passes available today

Season passes for Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields on Mt Ruapehu are slated to be available from 1pm today for a two-week period.


Govt buys time for Ruapehu ski with $5m, iwi bidder comes forward
27 Jun 2023   /

Govt buys time for Ruapehu ski with $5m, iwi bidder comes forward

Ngāti Tūwharetoa joins Whakapapa Holdings and Pure Tūroa in the race for RAL’s ski assets.


Wednesday Letter: Back where we should have been with RAL – preparing to clear the deck
21 Jun 2023   /

Wednesday Letter: Back where we should have been with RAL – preparing to clear the deck

It was high noon at the watershed meeting on Tuesday, with creditors managing to shoot themselves in the foot.


RAL goes into liquidation after creditors reject bids, sale still possible
21 Jun 2023   /

RAL goes into liquidation after creditors reject bids, sale still possible

A liquidation process will begin today with a sale of RAL’s ski operations still possible.


“Govt should be involved” – PM on ownership of Ruapehu ski fields
20 Jun 2023   /

“Govt should be involved” – PM on ownership of Ruapehu ski fields

Creditors meet today for a vital vote on the future of RAL’s ski operations.


Ski industry keen for Mt Ruapehu solution
19 Jun 2023   /

Ski industry keen for Mt Ruapehu solution

The Ski Areas Association New Zealand [SAANZ] has expressed its support for a solution that ensures both Whakapapa and Tūroa ski areas can operate this season and beyond.


RAL administrators recommend liquidation, sale to preferred bidders
15 Jun 2023   /

RAL administrators recommend liquidation, sale to preferred bidders

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ voluntary administrators have recommended the liquidation of the operator and the sale of its two ski fields to the preferred bidders.


And then there were two… RAL ski fields to go to separate bidders
13 Jun 2023   /

And then there were two… RAL ski fields to go to separate bidders

But the bidding process is criticised for creating “a false sense of urgency” to push a deal through.


RAL administrators burn through $6.6m to keep operations alive
7 Jun 2023   /

RAL administrators burn through $6.6m to keep operations alive

Wages have been the biggest expense and their own bill racks up too as a solution is sought.


Tūroa bidder outlines vision for USX-listed ski operation
24 May 2023   /

Tūroa bidder outlines vision for USX-listed ski operation

A bidder for one of Ruapehu’s ski fields plans a capital raise of up to $12m and a USX listing to help fund the operation.


Mt Hutt preps 50th anniversary celebrations
19 May 2023   /

Mt Hutt preps 50th anniversary celebrations

NZSki’s Mt Hutt will host a four-day celebration this August to mark 50 years of ski field operations.


Ruapehu stakeholders push co-governance structure for new operator
8 May 2023   /

Ruapehu stakeholders push co-governance structure for new operator

The group behind a community effort to take ownership of Ruapehu’s ski fields has unveiled its proposed structure.


RAL bidders put the call out for support
24 Apr 2023   /

RAL bidders put the call out for support

A community-based group bidding to take over Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ ski operations has put the call out for support.


Rainy day, capital funds mooted in community-based bid for Ruapehu ski
17 Apr 2023   /

Rainy day, capital funds mooted in community-based bid for Ruapehu ski

The bid hopes to raise funding from RAL life pass holders, ski club members and the local community.


Queenstown, West Coast tourism vulnerable to climate change – report
12 Apr 2023   /

Queenstown, West Coast tourism vulnerable to climate change – report

The warming climate and changing weather patterns pose “a great risk” to the viability of ski fields and glacier tourism.


$1k settlement fee for RAL lifepass holders canvassed
23 Mar 2023   /

$1k settlement fee for RAL lifepass holders canvassed

A new survey aims to gauge whether Ruapehu lifepass holders would be willing to pay $1,000 for a one-time ‘settlement fee’ to reactivate their pass if a new entity or a revived Ruapehu Alpine Lifts is established.


RealNZ resorts aim to reduce visitors in first for NZ ski
6 Mar 2023   /

RealNZ resorts aim to reduce visitors in first for NZ ski

Cardrona and Treble Cone are aiming to cut visitor numbers during peak periods.


As season passes are prepped, the govt’s initial plan to save skiing at Mt Ruapehu is revealed
3 Mar 2023   /

As season passes are prepped, the govt’s initial plan to save skiing at Mt Ruapehu is revealed

A new entity owned by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts life pass members and Sky Waka bondholders was the government’s preferred solution to save skiing at Mt Ruapehu after the operator went into voluntary administration.


RAL sets guest, income targets for 2023 winter
8 Feb 2023   /

RAL sets guest, income targets for 2023 winter

But the voluntary administrators say season pass promotion is on hold due to uncertainty over the future of ski at Mt Ruapehu.


Perspectives: RAL and the uncertain future of snow sports
27 Oct 2022   /

Perspectives: RAL and the uncertain future of snow sports

The operator’s troubles underscore the volatility of commercial ski businesses as climate change accelerates.


Snow arrives for RAL but path ahead unclear
7 Sep 2022   /

Snow arrives for RAL but path ahead unclear

There’s clear weather ahead following snow on its ski fields but the future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts appears as murky as ever.


Coronet Peak kicks off 75th celebrations
18 Aug 2022   /

Coronet Peak kicks off 75th celebrations

Coronet Peak’s 75th anniversary celebrations are underway this week as the ski field puts a five-day festival of music, events, fashion and ski events for the public.


“Room for improvement” – police sweep ski field commercial passenger vehicles
14 Jul 2022   /

“Room for improvement” – police sweep ski field commercial passenger vehicles

More than 90% of commercial passenger vehicles inspected at the country’s major ski destinations have been compliant, say police and Waka Kotahi.


Southern ski fields open
16 Jun 2022  

Southern ski fields open

NZSki has opened its Coronet Peak ski field near Queenstown with five of its eight lifts operating.


Snowfall starts ‘epic’ southern ski season
15 Jun 2022  

Snowfall starts ‘epic’ southern ski season

More than 1.5 metres of snow blanketed parts of Queenstown over the weekend, marking an “epic” ski season ahead for the Southern Lakes ski fields, says Destination Queenstown.


Gender equity at heart of Cardrona, TC’s 2022 campaign
14 Jun 2022   /

Gender equity at heart of Cardrona, TC’s 2022 campaign

RealNZ’s ski experiences are encouraging the industry to take a closer look at how they promote gender inclusion in skiing and sport.


Ruapehu’s rumblings help drive ski pass sales – RAL
10 Jun 2022   /

Ruapehu’s rumblings help drive ski pass sales – RAL

Operating on an active volcano has presented both challenges and opportunities for the company.


Heavy snow hits South Island, more expected
10 Jun 2022   /

Heavy snow hits South Island, more expected

Southern operators will be pleased with snow this week and more to come over the weekend – just in time for widespread ski field openings.


Matariki, events, Aussies point to strong season – NZSki
9 Jun 2022   /

Matariki, events, Aussies point to strong season – NZSki

The operator also secures critical worker exemption for 275 skilled staff, helping to meet staffing challenges.


SOUTH launches Powder Highway to attract Aussies
31 May 2022   /

SOUTH launches Powder Highway to attract Aussies

SOUTH launches a new ski product designed to attract Australian visitors.


Ski fields, hostel partner for staff accommodation
25 May 2022   /

Ski fields, hostel partner for staff accommodation

Cardrona and Treble Cone have teamed up with Wānaka Backpackers Bothy to provide mountain staff accommodation for the 2022 winter ski season.


Govt allows 275 experienced ski field workers in
13 Apr 2022   /

Govt allows 275 experienced ski field workers in

Employers will be required to pay at least the median wage of $27 an hour for the roles.


Coronet Peak readies 75th anniversary celebrations
13 Apr 2022   /

Coronet Peak readies 75th anniversary celebrations

Queenstown’s Coronet Peak will celebrate its 75th anniversary with events including a night ski party with fireworks, a retro day, ski race, gala dinner and an alumni après ski function.


Man rescued from Mt Ruapehu glacier
1 Mar 2022   /

Man rescued from Mt Ruapehu glacier

A man had to be rescued at Mount Ruapehu on the weekend after sustaining serious injuries following a fall on ice and rocks.


Coronet Peak to mark 75 years with 5-day celebration
25 Feb 2022   /

Coronet Peak to mark 75 years with 5-day celebration

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How Winter Olympics gold could boost NZ ski operators
8 Feb 2022   /

How Winter Olympics gold could boost NZ ski operators

New Zealand’s first gold medal at the Winter Olympics may prove a welcome boon for the country’s struggling ski resorts.