Potential buyers for Whakapapa revealed

Calibre Partners, receivers for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), is seeking expressions of interest in acquiring the business and assets of the Whakapapa ski field by Friday, 10 May.

Newshub reports that there are three potential buyers:

 “Dave Mazey, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts former boss prior to 2016, has confirmed to Newshub he's putting in an expression of interest for Whakapapa skifield alongside investment partners The South Island Office.”

“Auckland businessman John Sandford is registering an expression of interest in Whakapapa alongside "local businesses, some from Auckland, and further afield" ”

“An expression of interest to the receivers is also imminent from Ngāti Hikairo.”