Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

Shane Jones says this is the last time the government will bail out the ski operator.

Change in government has brought policy changes that make the skifield unattractive to the potential buyer.

The Department of Conservation is seeking submissions on Pure Tūroa’s application to run that side of Mt Ruapehu.

An iwi collective has plans to take over management of the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL), which operates the Whakapapa and Turoa ski fields.

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Iwi wants the government to hold off liquidating the skifield operator.