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Whakapapa Ski Field on Mt. Ruapehu, New Zealand, to Reopen Under New Operator After Years of Uncertainty

After years of uncertainty and financial instability, the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DoC) has granted a 10-year concession to Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) to operate the Whakapapa ski field on Mt. Ruapehu. The decision marks a pivotal moment for New Zealand’s most prominent North Island ski destination, which has faced serious questions about its long-term viability following the collapse […]
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Horror Car Crash Kills 3 Korean Ski Racers Training in New Zealand

Three Korean skiers were killed in a horror crash on State Highway 79 in New Zealand on Wednesday, August 21. A van carrying Korean national athletes and a four-wheel-drive collided head-on on a highway near Geraldine in South Canterbury on New Zealand’s South Island, leaving three dead and two with serious injuries. South Korean sports officials and New Zealand police […]
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Uber Celebrates 10 Years in New Zealand With Free Luxury Ski Experience

Uber is set to offer an extraordinary ski adventure in New Zealand, marking its tenth anniversary there. This exclusive experience, typically valued at $2,000, will be free to Uber One members. The adventure includes a day of skiing at the private Soho Basin, renowned for its scenic views and exceptional off-piste terrain. An Uber Snowcat will transport participants to enjoy […]
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Kids’ Season Passes Fuel Growth for Whakapapa, New Zealand

Whakapapa at Mount Ruapehu in New Zealand is gearing up to welcome an influx of young snow-seekers and first-time skiers to its slopes, following the success of its season pass campaign aimed at children under 10. With thousands of free season passes issued to kids, and approximately 70% of these as new memberships, Whakapapa is signaling a return to growth.  Whakapapa Chief Executive Travis Donoghue expressed his enthusiasm saying:  “Our free season […]
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Whakapapa Ski Area at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand, Announces Season Pass Launch, Free Kids’ Passes, And Partnerships with Powder Alliance & SnowPlanet

Last week we reported on the launch of season pass sales on the Tūroa side of Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s north island. The twin ski areas Whakapapa and Tūroa were split into two entities after the long-standing operator of both ski areas was forced into voluntary adminstration. This week, Whakapapa is excited to share its plans for the 2024 […]
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