In Memory of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, Paramount Chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Sir Tumu Te Heuheu Tūkino VIII, Paramount Chief of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
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News
Whakapapa Holdings Limited to operate Whakapapa ski field
DOC has granted Whakapapa Holdings Limited (WHL) a 10-year concession to operate Whakapapa ski field.
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Potential buyers for Whakapapa revealed
Calibre Partners, receivers for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), is seeking expressions of interest in acquiring Whakapapa. According to Newshub, there are three potential buyers.
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RAL receives funding so season can go ahead
The government has agreed to provide $7 million to RAL to ensure the 2024 ski season can go ahead on Whakapapa.
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Summer season 2023 – 2024
The Sky Waka opened today for the summer season.
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Iwi drops bid for RAL
Ngāti Tūwharetoa has taken its offer for RAL off the table and will take legal action if the sale isn't halted
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Two private entities may take over Whakapapa and Turoa
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) will go to Cabinet recommending two private entities that could take over Whakapapa and Turoa.
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RAL Watershed meeting postponed
The watershed meeting has been postponed to 13 June 2023.
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New Zealanders bought a beach; now we need them to save a mountain.
Ruapehu Skifields Stakeholders Association (RSSA)
Press Release – 12th April 2023
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Govt provides further funding to RAL
The government has decided to advance a further $6 million bridging funding to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts to allow time for the development of an alternative commercial solution.
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