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Ohakune breathes sigh of relief as Ruapehu ski season saved

17:52 pm on 27 June 2023

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Ohakune businesses and locals are breathing a sigh of relief that this year's Mt Ruapehu ski season has been saved. 

A $5 million guarantee from the government allows the Tūroa and Whakapapa ski fields to open from Saturday despite Ruapehu Alpine Lifts being in liquidation.

And for now, life pass holders can still ski.

Jimmy Ellingham has the story.