24 Apr 2023

Lifetime pass-holders crowdfunding to keep Ruapehu skifield alive

From Checkpoint, 5:51 pm on 24 April 2023

A group of life-time pass-holders is hoping to crowd-fund millions of dollars to keep Mt Ruapehu's two skifields - Whakapapa and Turoa - in public hands.

Its current operator, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts went into voluntary administration in October following a poor season and covid distruption.

Our reporter Robin Martin has more.