Paul Anderson
South Island ski season kicks off this week
South Island ski fields are celebrating a dump of snow that has set them up for the start of the season which kicks off this week.
And the snow has also sparked a warning to adventurers heading into… Audio
NZ Ski CEO responds to Ruapehu financial trouble
A horror season and three years of Covid has left one of our biggest ski field operators on thin ice, and taxpayers potentially $15 million out of pocket.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts, which operates… Video, Audio
Ski fields ready for first truly international season since 2019
The snow guns are primed and the forecast is promising with less than a month until South Island ski fields start opening.
This winter marks the first season since 2019 that overseas visitors will be… Audio
NZSki boss reacts to changes to border reopening
Most tourists will be able to by pass self isolation when they are finally allowed back into Aotearoa - but at the moment the government's sticking with its mid-July timetable to welcome visitors… Video, Audio
Plans for ski field in back country of The Remarkables
A ski company has plans to expand its ski fields in Queenstown, which would see a 230-metre tunnel through conservation land.
NZSki is seeking permission from the Department of Conservation to open… Audio
Covid-19: South Island hopeful for level drop
The Covid-free South Island has its fingers crossed for some good news today.
The Government will today discuss loosening Covid-19 restrictions of centres outside of Auckland.
Kim Moodie reports. Audio
Covid-19: Bubble pause loses NZ ski half its bookings
Southerners are waking to a chilly start today, as a polar blast hits the country.
That's brought a fresh layer of snow for the mountains.
But, that cold white stuff won't replace the cold hard cash… Audio
Ski industry pleads for visas for skilled workers
Ski industry leaders are pleading with the Government to cut red tape and allow skilled overseas workers in for the winter, saying the economic revival of regional areas is at stake. Ski operators say… Audio
NZSki appeals to Government for specialist workers
South Island skifields are trying to convince the Government to help them bring in specialist workers from overseas such as groomer operators as border restrictions continue to halt the flow of… Audio
Australians planning trips to ski slopes
The current ski season has operators feeling optimistic - it appears Australians are planning to fill up the slopes.
Bookings of baches and houses in ski areas is already double what it was in 2019… Audio
Covid-19: Ski fields look to hire hundreds of staff
The company that runs Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Mt Hutt plans to hire another 200-300 staff to cater for Australian customers hitting the slopes this winter.
Pre-pandemic, up to forty percent… Audio
Ski fields need extra staff to cater for Australian tourists
Some ski fields expect that they will need hundreds of additional staff to ensure they can cater for an influx of Australians. Earlier this week the Prime Minister confirmed she will announce the… Audio
Summer snow fall: Queenstown and Wanaka are hit with a cold snap
Summer has hit pause in Queenstown and Wanaka where a healthy dusting of snow has fallen.
Yesterday the temperature plunged in parts of the South and the unseasonal weather isn't expected to lift… Audio
Kiwis flock to NZ's ski-fields
Ski-fields have seen a flurry of excitement with skiers keen to hit the slopes during the school holidays. Audio
Queenstown tourism operators welcome plans to waive DOC fees
Tourism operators are welcoming plans to waive DOC fees so they can work on conservation land for for free for the next year.
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis announced $25 million has been earmarked to… Video, Audio
Mt Hutt skifield celebrates Level One
Mount Hutt skifield near Christchurch is amongst those celebrating today's move to level one. It opens for the first time on Friday and was preparing to do so under the many restrictions required… Audio
Skifields awaiting Level 1 move with bated breath
Skifields are also eagerly awating the news of when the country will move to Level 1.
Peter Campbell spoke with Te Aniwa Hurihanganui. Audio
Ski resorts expect low numbers without international tourists
Ski resorts expect visitor numbers will be cut in half as border closures keep international guests off the slopes.
The industry received a big boost on Thursday with news that ski fields can open in… Audio
NZ for Winter OIympics
The CEO of NZ Ski Paul Anderson talks about what would need to happen to make a New Zealand Winter Olympics a reality. Audio
Queenstown homeowners offer rooms after plea from ski boss
At least 50 Queenstown homeowners have come forward offering rooms to ski field employees after a plea from the head of the mountain company. Paul Anderson, Chief Executive of NZ Ski, which operates… Audio