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New Zealand Finally Reopens Borders to International Travelers After 2 Years of Strict COVID-19 Policies

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Since August 1,  all international travelers can enter New Zealand again. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, known internationally for her strict Covid-19 policies, closed international borders in March 2020, more than 2 years ago. Even attempts at a traveler bubble with its closest neighbor, Australia, were fraught with hiccups and constant closures. There are about 568,000 New Zealanders living in Australia, […]

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Julia Schneemann | August 8, 2022
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Climbers Survive Avalanche Then Dig Snowcave to Spend Unplanned Night in Remarkables, New Zealand

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Two climbers who were caught in an avalanche were forced to dig a snow cave and hunker down for the night after high winds and whiteout conditions hampered rescue attempts. On Tuesday, the experienced climbers, 22 and 25, called for help on Double Cone in the Remarkables Range, near Queenstown.  Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the […]

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AvyBrains | July 28, 2022
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New Zealand Ski Resort Closes Due to Too Much Snow

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Ski resorts in the southern hemisphere are having a great season with massive snowstorms dumping feet of snow on the mountains. In fact, there was too much at this ski field in New Zealand. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: 1+ Foot Possible for New Zealand This Week Mt Lyford Alpine Resort near Christchurch announced on social media on Friday that it would not […]

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Kiwi Brains | July 25, 2022
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Small, Independent, Grassroots Ski Area is First to Open in New Zealand

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A small, independent ski area became the first in New Zealand to open for the season beating the major resorts by a whole week. Hanmer Springs Ski Area near Canterbury opened on Saturday the 11th of June 2022, following over three feet of fresh snow in the last week. Related: As Giant Snowstorm Dumps on New Zealand and Buries Several Ski […]

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Kiwi Brains | June 14, 2022
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Steam Plumes Visible as Volcanic Activity Increases at Mt. Ruapehu Ski Resort, NZ

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Six weeks of raised seismic activity at New Zealand’s Mt. Ruapehu resulted in the strongest tremor in twenty years yesterday, sending plumes of steam into the air. Despite the increased activity, the volcano remains under a Level Two Alert. There will likely be no eruption or a minor eruption confined to the lake basin within the next four weeks. Over the […]

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Aunika Skogen | May 4, 2022
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New Zealand to Lift Travel Restrictions — Just in Time for Ski Season

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Two years ago when the coronavirus pandemic hit, New Zealand closed its borders to any foreign travel. Now the country has announced plans on lifting current restrictions on international travel. Just in time for the 2022 ski season.  Related: Mt. Ruapehu Ski Resort, NZ, Threatened By Potential Volcanic Activity New Zealand was among the countries with the strictest policies when […]

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Aunika Skogen | April 19, 2022
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First Snowflakes of the Year Allow Snowmaking to Begin in New Zealand

Last Monday marked an exciting milestone in the countdown to Winter 2022 at Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, with the first snowflake falling on Happy Valley a month earlier than in previous years. Related: Top 5 Terrain Parks In Australia And New Zealand The Snow Factory, used exclusively to support snowmaking efforts in Whakapapa’s Happy Valley, is one of its kind […]

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Kiwi Brains | April 4, 2022
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Why Hakuba Valley, Japan Is The Real Deal For An International Snow Holiday Destination 

Brought to you by HAKUBAVALLEY When skiers and snowboarders alike think about an overseas pilgrimage to ski deep powder, Japan springs to mind. ‘The Land of The Rising Sun’ can sometimes be seen as a mythical place where ski-dreams are made. Waist deep powder, face shots, onsens, ramen, is there much more to say? Yes, there is.  When it comes […]

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Rouchelle Gilmore | January 17, 2022
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