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Entertainment 6 May 2022
Aussie music returns to the slopes for 'Queenstown Long Weekender'

QUEENSTOWN — Australia’s hip hop legends Hilltop Hoods are set to headline one of Coronet Peak’s biggest Night Ski parties of the season, as part of a long weekend of music on the slopes this July.

A Vintage Après Soiree

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Festival 14 Apr 2022
Community at the heart of Coronet Peak's 75th anniversary programme

QUEENSTOWN — Coronet Peak’s 75th anniversary celebration programme features a line-up dedicated to the people and community that shaped New Zealand’s first commercial ski field.

Ready to race in the 1950s at Coronet Peak

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Mountain Biking 7 Apr 2022
Coronet Peak's summer season a success

QUEENSTOWN — Coronet Peak is getting ready to wrap up its third successful summer season this weekend.

Coronet Peak

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Business 14 Nov 2013
Work starts on the new high-speed Curvey Basin six-seater lift at The Remarkables ski area

QUEENSTOWN — Work has started on the high-speed chairlift, snowmaking, trail and carparking development programme at Queenstown's The Remarkables ski area.

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Business 17 Oct 2013
2014 Season pass prices for New Zealand's premier ski areas and multi-million-dollar new development announced

New Zealand's premier ski areas in Queenstown and Canterbury have released season pass pricing for 2014 and announced the start of a multi-million-dollar new development at The Remarkables.

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Multisport 25 Sep 2013
The Mt Hutt Peak to Pub race kicks off for the 15th time this Saturday

MT HUTT — The annual Peak to Pub multisport race, now in its 15th year, continues to attract hundreds of individuals and teams keen to get themselves from the top of Mt Hutt to the Blue Pub in Methven.

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Business 16 Sep 2013
Free rental equipment at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables this Spring

QUEENSTOWN — For the remainder of the 2013 season Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown are offering people two days of recreational rental equipment free when they purchase two day lift passes.

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Skiing 12 Sep 2013
US Ski Team coach brings legendary skills to Queenstown club

QUEENSTOWN — Young Queenstown ski racers will benefit from the best coaching advice in the world following an exclusive clinic held recently at Coronet Peak.

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Sport 18 Aug 2013
Cool tricks and hot bikes attract thousands to Parklife Invitational

QUEENSTOWN — Some of the world's top freestyle skiers and riders pulled out their best 'tricks' in front of thousands of spectators at the Parklife Invitational rail jam in downtown Queenstown last night (Saturday August 17).

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Skiing 16 Aug 2013
Freeskiing World Champ Gus Kenworthy defending Parklife Invitational title

2013 Freeskiing World Champion Gus Kenworthy is back to defend his title for the third year running at tomorrow’s (Saturday August 17) 11th annual Parklife Invitational.

Gus Kenworthy on the podium at the 2012 Parklife Invitational.

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Sport 13 Aug 2013
Freestylers bringing it all to MotoX and freestyle Parklife Invitational in Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — International freestyle sports celebrities will be 'bringing it all' to the 11th annual Parklife Invitational being held in downtown Queenstown this weekend (Saturday August 17).

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Business 31 Jul 2013
Mt Hutt – celebrating 40 years of fun in the snow

MT HUTT — Forty seasons of fun in the snow calls for a celebration – and that's exactly what Canterbury's Mt Hutt has planned for this coming weekend (August 3 and 4).

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Sport 30 Jul 2013
Motocross meets freestyle for Parklife Invitational in Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — An anticipated huge crowd will be in for a night of pure adrenalin when motocross meets freestyle for the highly-anticipated Parklife Invitational in downtown Queenstown on Saturday August 17.

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Business 23 Jul 2013
Two new ski and snowboard programmes for locals at The Remarkables

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's The Remarkables ski area is launching two new programmes – the Sunday Squad Club and the Big Mountain workshop Series.

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Business 12 Jul 2013
Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Hills team up for Ultimate Winter Experience

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area and nearby exclusive The Hills golf course have teamed up to offer the Ultimate Winter Experience.

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Skiing 24 Jun 2013
Mt Hutt to re-open tomorrow after record snow fall

MT HUTT — A very tired Mt Hutt crew are looking forward to a good night’s sleep before welcoming skiers and boarders back onto the slopes tomorrow (Tuesday June 25).

Mt Hutt – as good as it gets

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Business 22 Jun 2013
The Remarkables 'the place to be' opening with 'perfect' snow conditions

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's The Remarkables ski area kicked off its ski season today (Saturday June 22) with well over a metre of snow on its slopes and all chairlifts open and operating.

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Skiing 15 Jun 2013
Mt Hutt celebrates opening day

MT HUTT — Around 1300 keen skiers and snowboarders helped Canterbury’s Mt Hutt celebrate its scheduled opening today (June 15).

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Sport 13 Jun 2013
Mt Hutt 'all systems go' for 40th season opening

MT HUTT — Immaculately groomed slopes and a genuinely warm welcome await avid skiers and snowboarders when Canterbury’s Mt Hutt opens this Saturday (June 15) as it celebrates 40 years of fun in the snow.

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Business 10 Jun 2013
Cure Kids and Coronet Peak buddy up for Ticket to Hope

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area played host to 15 very special Kiwi kids and their caregivers as part of the annual Cure Kids Ticket to Hope trip this weekend.  The brave young children, who each live with a life-threatening illness, came from all over New Zealand to enjoy a weekend away from their day-to-day worries in the adventure tourism hot spot of Queenstown.

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Skiing 8 Jun 2013
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area first to open in Australasia

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area today (June 8) celebrated in style as the first Australasian ski field to open for winter, with all signs pointing to a "fantastic" season ahead.

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Skiing 6 Jun 2013
Coronet Peak first ski area in Australasia to open on Saturday

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown is officially open for winter as the 2013 season kicks off at Coronet Peak on Saturday (June 8).  Coronet Peak will be the first ski area to open in Australasia, boasting some of the best opening day snow cover seen in recent years.

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Fundraiser 30 May 2013
Rocky on a roll as he road trips to Mt Hutt

METHVEN — The Rocky road trip is on -- after two years of uninvited residence in a Heathcote Valley home, 'Rocky' has today (Thursday May 30) embarked on the first leg of his journey 'home' to Mt Hutt under the watchful eye of new owners NZSki.

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News 29 May 2013
NZSki appoints new CEO

NZSki Ltd has announced the appointment of Paul Anderson, currently General Manager of Corporate Services at Christchurch City Council (CCC), as its new CEO.

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Fundraiser 28 May 2013
Rocky heads 'home' to Mt Hutt

MT HUTT — Arguably the most famous rock in New Zealand – Rocky the rock that tore into a Christchurch home during the February 2011 earthquake – is heading ‘home’ to Mt Hutt ski area.

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Skiing 28 May 2013
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area counts down to opening with new snow

QUEENSTOWN — Staff at Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area are buzzing with excitement following two days of snowfalls and perfect snowmaking conditions.

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Business 24 May 2013
Snow guns crank into action for Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak 2013 winter season

QUEENSTOWN — The start of snowmaking today (Thursday May 23) at Mt Hutt in Methven and early this morning at Coronet Peak in Queenstown signals the impending opening of two of New Zealand's most popular ski fields.

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Skiing 10 May 2013
Queenstown's Coronet Peak celebrates second snowfall within a week in build up to opening

QUEENSTOWN — The weather gods have been smiling on Queenstown's Coronet Peak as a second snowfall within a week puts the mountain on track for its early June scheduled opening.

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Skiing 7 May 2013
Snow and more snow at New Zealand's Mt Hutt

MT HUTT — Winter has ‘officially’ arrived at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area in New Zealand’s South Island as it celebrates its second major snowfall in two weeks.

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Skiing 6 May 2013
New snow in Queenstown good omen for winter season

QUEENSTOWN — A dusting of new snow on the mountain tops around Queenstown is a timely reminder of the countdown to the 2013 winter season.

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Skiing 22 Apr 2013
New Zealand's Mt Hutt celebrates first major snow fall

MT HUTT — Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area in the South Island of New Zealand is celebrating its first major snowfall – two months before its official scheduled opening on June 15.

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Skiing 7 Mar 2013
One week to go for Early Bird season passes at New Zealand's premier ski areas

QUEENSTOWN — Skiers and snowboarders have just one week to go to buy Early Bird season passes for New Zealand ski areas, Coronet Peak and The Remarkables in Queenstown and Mt Hutt in Canterbury.

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Business 27 Feb 2013
NZSki CEO James Coddington resigns position

NZSki Ltd has announced the resignation of CEO James Coddington after close to six years in the role.

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Skiing 21 Feb 2013
Appointment: New Ski Area Manager for Coronet Peak

NZSki Ltd has announced the appointment of Ross Copland as its new Ski Area Manager for the Coronet Peak ski area in Queenstown.

New Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Ross Copland

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News 27 Nov 2012
NZSki farewells ski area manager

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown-based ski area company NZSki has announced that Coronet Peak ski area manager Hamish McCrostie is to leave the company on December 21.

 Hamish McCrostie at the 2012 Coronet Peak opening day.

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Skiing 4 Oct 2012
Season pass programme announced for New Zealand's premier ski areas

New Zealand’s premier ski areas in Queenstown and Canterbury have announced a price freeze on their season pass programme for 2013.

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Skiing 4 Oct 2012
Season pass programme announced for Queenstown mountains

QUEENSTOWN — Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas have announced a price freeze on their season pass programme for 2013.

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Waste 1 Oct 2012
Coronet Peak takes big steps in reducing waste

QUEENSTOWN — Custodians at Queenstown’s premier ski area are the trail blazers of a waste management initiative that has seen a significant increase in recycling at the mountain.

L to R - Coronet Peak's Paul Speedy, Ebba Anderson and Petter Karlssan, Miles Bridgman, Lydia Roberts, Vicki Halligan and Barry Bryne.

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Skiing 27 Sep 2012
Ski areas go out with a bang – season extension and half price passes

MT HUTT — New Zealand's top ski areas are going out with a bang.

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Skiing 13 Sep 2012
Mt Hutt celebrates Spring snow with half-price day passes

MT HUTT — Sensational snowfall this winter resulting in a two-metre plus snow base means Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area is inviting everyone to enjoy the premium spring conditions.

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Skiing 12 Sep 2012
NZSki welcomes back winter with half-price day passes this weekend

QUEENSTOWN — A late surge of fresh snow has given the ski season at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables a winter boost at the start of spring.

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Skiing 15 Aug 2012
Mt Hutt ski area receives dumping of the white stuff

MT HUTT — A winter snow storm has delivered close to a metre of snow at Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area which is now enjoying the best snow base in New Zealand.

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Skiing 13 Aug 2012
First Tracks launches as new snow blankets Mt Hutt

MT HUTT — A new ski experience will launch this weekend at Canterbury’s premier ski area enabling skiers and riders to access coveted ‘First Tracks’.

Skiers and snowboarders will look forward to 'epic' conditions at Mt Hutt with new snow and First Tracks.

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News 24 Jul 2012
Consent process 'first stage' for development at The Remarkables

QUEENSTOWN — The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown has started the consent process towards the first stage of a major development which will ultimately result in a new chairlift and more terrain for skiers and snowboarders.

Aerial view of The Remarkables ski area showing existing lift lines and the new proposed Curvy Basin chairlift.

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Skiing 19 Jul 2012
Night Skiing on hold

QUEENSTOWN — Current snow conditions and unfavourable temperatures are the catalyst for Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area putting its night time ski experience on hold from this weekend, Friday July 20.

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Skiing 16 Jun 2012
The Remarkables ski area opens in Queenstown

QUEENSTOWN — Blue skies and lots of smiles made for a picture perfect opening day at The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown today (Saturday June 16).

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Skiing 14 Jun 2012
The Remarkables to celebrate opening this weekend

QUEENSTOWN — The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown is all set to celebrate opening and kick start its 2012 season this Saturday (June 16).

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Skiing 9 Jun 2012
Mt Hutt celebrates with "10 out of 10" snow conditions for start of 2012 season

MT HUTT — Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area celebrated the launch of its 2012 season with smiles all round as skiers and snowboarders gave it '10 out of 10' for on-trail snow conditions.

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Skiing 9 Jun 2012
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area opens with "fantastic" conditions

QUEENSTOWN — An overnight snowfall, cold temperatures and blue skies made for a "fantastic" season opening at Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area today (June 9).

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Skiing 8 Jun 2012
Mt Hutt 'all systems go' for tomorrow

MT HUTT — Cantabrians are gearing up for their much anticipated first day on the slopes thanks to a snow dump that has blanketed Mt Hutt ski area.

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Skiing 7 Jun 2012
Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area to open this weekend

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown will officially open for winter from this weekend with the 2012 season getting underway at Coronet Peak ski area.

Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Hamish McCrostie pictured with a snow gun blazing and groomer operating in preparation for opening this Saturday (June 9).

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Skiing 6 Jun 2012
Wintry blast bodes well for Queenstown ski areas

QUEENSTOWN — A wintry blast that swept the South Island of New Zealand has brought excellent snow making conditions for Queenstown ski areas in the lead up to opening weekend.

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Skiing 6 Jun 2012
Mt Hutt gets a big dump of the white stuff

MT HUTT — Snow lovers are celebrating the start of the New Zealand ski season with a snow storm delivering more than half a metre of snow to Canterbury's Mt Hutt ski area, providing the perfect base for its opening this weekend.

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Skiing 25 May 2012
Mypass the ticket to everything

The NZSki mypass card, the card that’s used to access lifts at three of the South Island of New Zealand’s premier ski areas, has just got better.

Skiers or snowboarders using the mypass can easily buy product and access all information online.

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Skiing 16 May 2012
Winter arrives in Queenstown and Methven

Cold temperatures and a significant dose of the white stuff has Queenstown and Methven 'pumped' today (May 16) as ski areas welcome an early start to winter.

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Skiing 15 May 2012
Trail improvements at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables for kids, skiers and boarders

QUEENSTOWN — Improvements at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas for the upcoming 2012 season are aimed at skiers, snowboarders, kids and racers.

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Skiing 14 May 2012
Mt Hutt celebrates 10 and under free deal for children

MT HUTT — Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area is looking forward to a season of family fun, as families head for the slopes in the knowledge that children aged 10 and under ski for free.

Kids fun at Mt Hutt ski area

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Skiing 11 May 2012
Snow arrives as Mt Hutt counts down to winter season

MT HUTT — Winter has arrived at Mt Hutt, with snowfall overnight (May 10/11) heralding the start of the countdown to the 2012 snow season.  Snow making is set to start next week as temperatures drop and Mother Nature helps out with the first delivery of snow cover.

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Skiing 2 May 2012
Sensational season ahead at Queenstown and Methven ski areas

QUEENSTOWN — Snow lovers heading to the slopes in New Zealand's South Island this winter can enjoy an array of improvements and changes at the Queenstown and Methven ski areas.

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Transport 23 Feb 2012
Get multi in Queenstown this ski season

QUEENSTOWN — Skiers and boarders heading to Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas this year can get 'fully flexi' with discount multi-day lift and transport passes.

NZSki bus heading to The Remarkables

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Skiing 14 Feb 2012
Season passes on sale for fun-filled winter at Mt Hutt – Special pricing aimed at affordability for families

MT HUTT — A winter of fun is on offer at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area for 2012, as season passes go on sale at Early Bird prices and families celebrate the news that children aged 10 and under will ski for free.

Mt Hutt ski area manager James McKenzie.

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Snowboarding 13 Feb 2012
Season passes on sale for fun-filled winter

QUEENSTOWN — Snowsports lovers looking forward to a winter of fun in Queenstown can access season passes at Early Bird prices from Thursday February 16.

NZSki General Manager Sales and Marketing Craig Douglas.

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News 9 Feb 2012
From Rugby World Cup to ski areas – new Food & Beverage Manager returns for her 'ski fix'

QUEENSTOWN — Keen skier and hospitality guru Jennifer Graham has given rugby the boot and returned ‘home’ to take up the role of NZSki Food & Beverage Manager.

 New NZSki Ltd Food and Beverage Manager Jennifer Graham.

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News 25 Jan 2012
New ski area manager for New Zealand's Mt Hutt ski area

MT HUTT — Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area has announced the appointment of James McKenzie as its new Ski Area Manager.

James McKenzie

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Skiing 6 Oct 2011
Season pass pricing announced at Mt Hutt – 10 year olds and under ski free

Mt Hutt ski area is announcing its season pass programme for 2012, giving snowsports lovers plenty of time to budget and plan for their winter fun.

Mt Hutt is the perfect playground for children learning to ski (photo by: Tony Harrington/NZSki)

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Skiing 6 Oct 2011
Season pass pricing announced

QUEENSTOWN — Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas are announcing their season pass programme for 2012, giving snowsports lovers plenty of time to budget and plan for their winter fun.

Riding the lift at Coronet Peak with The Remarkables in the background (photo by: Tony Harrington/NZSki)

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Skiing 4 Oct 2011
Free skiing for kids and Spring Carnival fun at Coronet Peak

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area is celebrating spring and the final weekend of the 2011 season with a range of fun events for all the family.

Spike and Shred reveling in Spring snow conditions at Coronet Peak

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Skiing 4 Oct 2011
New snow blankets Mt Hutt

Between 20 to 30cm of new snow has blanketed Mt Hutt over the last two days, setting up the popular Canterbury ski area for a great New Zealand school holidays.

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Skiing 29 Sep 2011
Queenstown ski areas review closing dates

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area will extend its opening dates for skiers and boarders to enjoy an extra week of skiing and riding, thanks to fantastic spring snow conditions.

Skiers making the most of fantastic spring skiing conditions at Coronet Peak

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Triathlon 27 Sep 2011
Iconic triathlon returns to Methven and Mt Hutt

MT HUTT — One of Canterbury's most renowned multisport events is being taken to a whole new level for its 12th year at Mt Hutt ski area and the winter resort town of Methven.

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Skiing 16 Sep 2011
Winter Classic Rocks over the Line

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown business house ski teams completed the 35th Winter Classic at Coronet Peak this season with outstanding performances from individuals and 16 teams over the six race season.

Michael Sauvage from France competing for the Red Rock Team

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Rugby 15 Sep 2011
English rugby team managers have a blast skiing fresh snow at Coronet Peak

QUEENSTOWN — Eight members of the English rugby team management took to the snow today finding 20cms of fresh snow over the past few days too much to resist.

English rugby team managers have a blast skiing fresh snow at Coronet Peak

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Skiing 14 Sep 2011
The Remarkables receives glorious new 'winter' snow

QUEENSTOWN — Spring skiing conditions returned to glorious winter snow in the resort town of Queenstown with The Remarkables ski area welcoming a good dump of the white stuff overnight (September 12).

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Skiing 13 Sep 2011
World class ski racers praise 'perfect' Mt Hutt

MT HUTT — The finals of the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) were held at Canterbury's Mt Hutt Ski Area last week (September 6-10) hosting over 20 nations and some of the world's top ski racers.

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Skiing 12 Sep 2011
World class ski racers praise 'perfect' Mt Hutt

The finals of the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) were held at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt Ski Area last week (September 6-10) hosting over 20 nations and some of the world’s top ski racers.

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Skiing 5 Sep 2011
Winter snow in glorious springtime

Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas in Queenstown and Canterbury’s Mt Hutt are reveling in winter snow conditions while enjoying glorious early spring weather.

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Skiing 18 Aug 2011
Cupid aims his arrows at Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area is playing Cupid this Friday night – with a unique ‘speed dating with a lift’ night skiing session on the Cupid Express.

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Search and Rescue 17 Aug 2011
Statement from Coronet Peak ski area regarding search for missing snowboarder

QUEENSTOWN — A search for a missing snowboarder near Coronet Peak ski area last night (Tuesday August 16) resulted in him being found at 11pm thanks to a helicopter with night vision.

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Skiing 8 Aug 2011
Parklife Invitational brings freestylers from mountain to town

QUEENSTOWN — Up to thirty specially-invited freestyle skiers and riders will bust out their best tricks at Queenstown’s Earnslaw Park this Friday (August 12) in the ‘Parklife Invitational’ rail jam.

Matt Soundy busting his moves at last year's event

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Skiing 20 Jul 2011
AirBag at The Remarks means flying fun for skiers and riders

Skiers and riders looking to practice jumps and tricks at The Remarkables this weekend (23 – 24 July) can do so safe in the knowledge that they’ll land comfortably with on The AirBag fall cushion.

A boarder gets air before safely landing in the AirBag at The Remarkables

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Skiing 30 Jun 2011
Coronet Peak celebrates opening

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area celebrated its opening day today (Thursday June 30) with bubbles and cheers, as up to 400 keen skiers and snowboarders waited for the first lifts to open at 9am.

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Skiing 30 Jun 2011
Remarkables all set to open

Ski area staff were delighted to be told today (June 30) that The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown will open at 9am on Saturday (July 2) for the 2011 winter season.

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Skiing 29 Jun 2011
Coronet Peak opens thanks to snowmaking but with limited terrain

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's Coronet Peak ski area will open tomorrow (Thursday June 30) for the 2011 winter season thanks to the hard work of its snowmaking and grooming teams.

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Skiing 27 Jun 2011
Aussie school-kids among first to enjoy snow at Mt Hutt

CANTERBURY — Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area celebrated opening day today (June 27) with beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders making the most of perfect weather conditions.

Opening Day Mt Hutt: Jen Todd from Scotland at the bottom of the Quad Chair Lift

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Skiing 15 Jun 2011
The Remarkables delays opening day

QUEENSTOWN — Continuing warm temperatures has resulted in Queenstown’s The Remarkables ski area delaying the start of its 2011 season.

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Skiing 9 Jun 2011
Mt Hutt delays opening day

MT HUTT — Mild temperatures in June, following on from a record warm May, have resulted in Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area delaying the start of its 2011 season.

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Skiing 28 May 2011
Coronet Peak all set to make snow

QUEENSTOWN — As opening day approaches for Queenstown’s Coronet Peak, the ski area’s 211 snow guns are all set to crank into action for the first time this year this weekend (May 27-29).

Pete Deuart Head of Snow Making at Coronet Peak with snow gun

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Skiing 26 May 2011
Queenstown ski areas invest in brand new rental system

QUEENSTOWN — Visitors renting ski gear at Queenstown’s top ski areas can access the slopes faster this season thanks to the arrival of brand new state-of-the-art rental equipment.

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Skiing 24 May 2011
Improved transport to Queenstown ski areas

QUEENSTOWN — A new and improved full transport system will launch in Queenstown this winter to encourage skiers and boarders to “ride and relax”.

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Skiing 20 May 2011
Ski areas introduce multi-day pass flexibility

QUEENSTOWN — Skiers and boarders heading to Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables ski areas can benefit from improved pass flexibility and discounts this year.

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Conservation 17 May 2011
Regeneration huge focus at The Remarkables

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown’s Alpine paradise is showing its commitment to the environment with an extensive programme to regenerate native plant life.

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Skiing 16 May 2011
Snow Angels arrive at The Remarkables

QUEENSTOWN — With just a little over a month until the chairlift switches are flicked on, Queenstown's alpine paradise is welcoming the first real sign that winter has arrived.

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Skiing 10 May 2011
Queenstown's premier ski areas introduce new Performance Centre

QUEENSTOWN — Queenstown's Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas are launching exciting ski and snowboard programmes as part of a new 'Performance Centre'.

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Skiing 5 Apr 2011
Mt Hutt continues to invest in snowmaking, chairlifts and other developments

MT HUTT — Skiers and snowboarders heading for Canterbury’s Mt Hutt this winter are in for a treat as developments have continued throughout summer at the high country ski resort.

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Business 29 Jul 2010
NZSki appoints top Fisher and Paykel executive

Dunedin raised Craig Douglas has been appointed General Manager Sales & Marketing at NZSki Limited.

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Skiing 24 Jun 2010
Snow blankets Queenstown ski areas

QUEENSTOWN — Skiers and riders in Queenstown were delighted to wake up to their favourite ski areas blanketed in new snow this morning - the result of a Southerly blast whipping its way up the South Island.

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Skiing 17 May 2010
NZSki 'mypass' is all go for ski season

QUEENSTOWN — With just under three weeks till the opening of Coronet Peak, and with Mt Hutt and The Remarkables to follow, NZSki is all systems go for the launch of this year's new RF (radio frequency) ID system - better known as the 'mypass'.

Mypass: credit card size passes

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Skiing 8 Mar 2010
Last chance to snap up Early Bird ski deals

Keen skiers and snowboarders have until midnight on Thursday (11 March) to take advantage of the very best season pass deals for New Zealand's premier ski areas.

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