Small, Independent, Grassroots Ski Area is First to Open in New Zealand A small, independent ski area became the first in New Zealand to open for the season beating the major resorts by a whole week.ย 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 […] Industry News Kiwi Brains | June 14, 2022 0 Comments