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New Zealand Ski Resorts Left Struggling After Warmest June On Record

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The 2021 ski season in New Zealand was supposed to be a comeback after last winter’s challenges, but the industry is not having much luck so far.  Firstly, fears amidst the corona pandemic led to extended shutdowns of international travel. These restrictions forced last-minute cancellations from Australian–school holidaymakers. This year’s June vacation time would be a major boost in morale […]
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Australian Government Enforces 12-Day Lockdown in NSW as Winter Break Begins

The Australian government stuck a knife into the heart of New Zealand ski areas yesterday by locking down and restricting movement in New South Wales (NSW) for twelve days after the Sydney community covid-19 outbreak.  Ski fields in New Zealand have been flooded with cancellations as quarantine-free travel remains off the cards during most of the New South Wales school […]
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Eager Riders Stay Overnight at Mt Hutt, NZ, to be First to Ride New Chairlift on Opening Day

A group of eager skiers and boarders slept overnight at Mt Hutt resort in New Zealand to be the first to ride the resort’s new eight-seater Nor’west Express chairlift on opening day today. The group, all donning t-shirts with the slogan ‘First on Chair’, came prepared for the all-nighter with beer and portable speakers. “You can’t sleep, it’s like so […]
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New Data Suggests Record Season for New Zealand & Australia Ski Resorts

A new study analyzing Google’s newest search data and trends indicates it may be a brilliant season for Australia and New Zealand’s ski resorts, with many major ski destinations receiving more than 100% increases in pre-COVID levels of search popularity. With South Hemisphere resorts due to open in coming weeks, this indicates Europe and Northern America may be in-store for […]
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New Zealand Ski Fields Might Open Early Ahead of Expected Bumper Season

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Early season snow and pent-up demand are causing some New Zealand ski fields to consider opening early, reports the NZ Herald. Related: New Zealand Ski Areas Receive Upto 7″ Fresh Snow | Snowguns Are Blazing Accommodation and rental companies report that they are almost fully booked, both with New Zealand tourists and travelers from Australia. “Forward bookings for centers within […]
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