29th January 2024 RAL / Ski FieldsThe beleaguered operator returns to profit as the deadline looms for submissions on Tūroa’s future, which includes $32m in proposed upgrades.
16th January 2024 Opinion / Ski FieldsSnow production is a relatively small contributor to the global ski industry’s carbon emissions – it is the associated tourism that must adapt as the world warms.
14th December 2023 RealNZ / Ski FieldsCardrona Alpine Resort says it will become the biggest commercial ski area in New Zealand when Soho Basin is added to its offer in winter 2025.
30th November 2023 Opinion / Ski FieldsThe increasing popularity of snowmaking is helping the ski industry but there are risks as well as benefits.
6th November 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsThe community-led group says RAL staff have been given final notice and asset seizures started.
1st November 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsThe government has appointed two insolvency practitioners from Calibre Partners as the receivers of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
3rd October 2023 RAL / Ski Fields“We’re looking at a situation where we’re almost exactly the same position we were in last year,” warns RAL liquidator John Fisk.
28th August 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsRuapehu Alpine Lifts is marking its 70th platinum anniversary on Friday 1 September with a $70 adult weekday pass.
21st August 2023 Ski Fields / Winter GamesMore than 450 athletes from 30 countries will converge on Wānaka and Queenstown for the 2023 Winter Games beginning on Friday.
17th August 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsRuapehu Alpine Lifts is discounting its Long Weekend access pass to encourage more visitors to spend longer at the ski fields.
9th August 2023 Property / Ski FieldsThe Lake Ōhau Lodge and a concession for the Ōhau Snow Fields in Mackenzie Country are now up for sale.
28th July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA decent dump of snow will allow Mt Ruapehu’s ski fields to open more of their lifts this weekend.
26th July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA small number of operators and regional tourism organisations have been listed as creditors of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.
17th July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsSnow conditions at Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields are contributing to a strong finish to the July school holidays.
10th July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsRuapehu 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.
6th July 2023 Police / Ski FieldsMore than 120 commercial vehicles including buses and taxis have been checked for roadworthiness around the southern ski fields over the weekend.
5th July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsIt hasn’t been an ideal opening but the operator is focused on moving season passes in compressed two-week campaign.
3rd July 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsSeason passes for Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields on Mt Ruapehu are slated to be available from 1pm today for a two-week period.
27th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsNgāti Tūwharetoa joins Whakapapa Holdings and Pure Tūroa in the race for RAL’s ski assets.
21st June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsIt was high noon at the watershed meeting on Tuesday, with creditors managing to shoot themselves in the foot.
21st June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA liquidation process will begin today with a sale of RAL’s ski operations still possible.
20th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsCreditors meet today for a vital vote on the future of RAL’s ski operations.
19th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsThe 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.
15th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsRuapehu Alpine Lifts’ voluntary administrators have recommended the liquidation of the operator and the sale of its two ski fields to the preferred bidders.
13th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsBut the bidding process is criticised for creating “a false sense of urgency” to push a deal through.
7th June 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsWages have been the biggest expense and their own bill racks up too as a solution is sought.
24th May 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA 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.
19th May 2023 NZSki / Ski FieldsNZSki’s Mt Hutt will host a four-day celebration this August to mark 50 years of ski field operations.
8th May 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsThe group behind a community effort to take ownership of Ruapehu’s ski fields has unveiled its proposed structure.
24th April 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA community-based group bidding to take over Ruapehu Alpine Lifts’ ski operations has put the call out for support.
17th April 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsThe bid hopes to raise funding from RAL life pass holders, ski club members and the local community.
12th April 2023 Climate / Ski FieldsThe warming climate and changing weather patterns pose “a great risk” to the viability of ski fields and glacier tourism.
23rd March 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA 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.
6th March 2023 RealNZ / Ski FieldsCardrona and Treble Cone are aiming to cut visitor numbers during peak periods.
3rd March 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsA 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.
8th February 2023 RAL / Ski FieldsBut the voluntary administrators say season pass promotion is on hold due to uncertainty over the future of ski at Mt Ruapehu.
27th October 2022 RAL / Ski FieldsThe operator’s troubles underscore the volatility of commercial ski businesses as climate change accelerates.
7th September 2022 RAL / Ski FieldsThere’s clear weather ahead following snow on its ski fields but the future of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts appears as murky as ever.
18th August 2022 Coronet Peak / Ski FieldsCoronet 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.
14th July 2022 Ski Fields / TransportMore than 90% of commercial passenger vehicles inspected at the country’s major ski destinations have been compliant, say police and Waka Kotahi.
16th June 2022 Ski FieldsNZSki has opened its Coronet Peak ski field near Queenstown with five of its eight lifts operating.
15th June 2022 Ski FieldsMore 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.
14th June 2022 Ski Fields / WayfareRealNZ’s ski experiences are encouraging the industry to take a closer look at how they promote gender inclusion in skiing and sport.
10th June 2022 RAL / Ski FieldsOperating on an active volcano has presented both challenges and opportunities for the company.
10th June 2022 Ski Fields / Waka KotahiSouthern operators will be pleased with snow this week and more to come over the weekend – just in time for widespread ski field openings.
9th June 2022 NZSki / Ski FieldsThe operator also secures critical worker exemption for 275 skilled staff, helping to meet staffing challenges.
31st May 2022 Campaigns / Ski FieldsSOUTH launches a new ski product designed to attract Australian visitors.
25th May 2022 Backpackers / Ski FieldsCardrona and Treble Cone have teamed up with Wānaka Backpackers Bothy to provide mountain staff accommodation for the 2022 winter ski season.
13th April 2022 Employment / Ski FieldsEmployers will be required to pay at least the median wage of $27 an hour for the roles.
13th April 2022 Coronet Peak / Ski FieldsQueenstown’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.
