Mount Ruapehu

Woman Dies After Serious Climbing Accident at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand

One person has died while climbing New Zealand’s Mount Ruapehu on June 29. At around 11 a.m., a group of people were climbing on the eastern side of Mount Ruapehu, near Whangaehu Hut. During the climb, a woman in the group slipped and fell a significant distance, suffering serious injuries, police have said tonight. Emergency services, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, […]
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Whakapapa Ski Area at Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand, Announces Season Pass Launch, Free Kids’ Passes, And Partnerships with Powder Alliance & SnowPlanet

Last week we reported on the launch of season pass sales on the Tūroa side of Mount Ruapehu on New Zealand’s north island. The twin ski areas Whakapapa and Tūroa were split into two entities after the long-standing operator of both ski areas was forced into voluntary adminstration. This week, Whakapapa is excited to share its plans for the 2024 […]
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Government Loan Secures Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand, Ski Season Amid Financial Challenges

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In a last-minute development, the New Zealand Government has loaned up to NZD 5 million to ensure the ski season on Mt Ruapehu proceeds as planned. The Regional Development Minister, Kiri Allan, announced the funding today to save hundreds of jobs and prevent significant economic loss to the region if the season couldn’t proceed. The Government initially declined in December […]
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