A season in snow: The 2025 New Zealand ski archive

This is the record of New Zealand’s 2025 ski season – a collection of stories, snow reports, field updates, and memorable moments from the mountains. From the early snowfalls to the final lifts of spring, this chronicle captures how the season unfolded across the country.

News items - 2025 Ski Season

Staying up to date with ski news is the best way to plan your trip. Resorts in New Zealand regularly announce snowfalls, new terrain openings, and updates on lift operations. Seasonal events like freestyle competitions, night skiing schedules, and extended closing dates also make headlines throughout winter.

Mt Hutt closed for 2025

Mt Hutt closed for the 2025 Ski Season

Mt Hutt, Canterbury - Mt Hutt has officially wrapped up its 2025...

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The 2025 NZ ski season: Cardrona Opens 2025 ski season

Stormy finish to the 2025 NZ Ski Season

The 2025 season has delivered plenty of good snow for 2025, the...

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The Remarkables ski area celebrates 40 years

The Remarkables 40 years celebration – 40 and still young

The Remarkables are celebrating a huge milestone this September - 40 years...

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Turoa Ski Area

Tūroa open until October 26 – with unreal snow conditions

Tūroa has confirmed that its lifts will keep turning right through to...

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Mt Dobson closing on 21 September 2025

Mt Dobson – 9 days left in the 2025 season

Mt Dobson has just announced, there are just 9 days left before...

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Whakapapa Ski Area - September epic snow conditions

Whakapapa Ski Area reaches 1 metre base, epic snow conditions

Whakapapa Ski Area just the reached the 1 metre milestone for the...

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Mt Cheeseman pop-up opening 2025

Mt Cheeseman announces pop-up opening weekend

Mt Cheeseman has some exciting news for snow lovers - the mountain...

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Tuition opening 6-7 September.

Tukino gears up for weekends openings in September

Tukino Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu has announced plans to open for this...

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Turoa Ski Area

Storm Cycle could deliver fresh powder across New Zealand ski fields

Stormy weather replaces NZ’s fine spell, with fronts bringing rain, snow, sunshine,...

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Eli Grace in Soho Basin (Cardrona Alpine Resort), August 20 / Photo by Belle Grace

Fresh snow and great conditions at Cardrona and Treble Cone, August 2025

This week’s snowfall was a welcome sight at Cardrona and Treble Cone...

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Tūroa snow base hits 125cm up top

Tūroa snow base hits 125cm up top!

21 August 2025 – Tūroa has stacked up some serious snow over...

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fresh snow hits Queenstown

Fresh snow hits Queenstown as winter returns

Winter’s back in Queenstown - and so is the snow. Both Coronet...

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High Noon Express Chairlift - Turoa

Tūroa opens top-to-bottom skiing with High Noon Express

It’s official: Tūroa Ski Area, with the season’s much-anticipated opening of the...

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Cardrona’s Skiwees and Lowriders

Cardrona’s Skiwees and Lowriders program

Looking to make the most of your winter break at Cardrona? Here’s...

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Whakapapa open for 2025 ski season

Whakapapa open for 2025 ski season

Whakapapa is open for the 2025 ski season. Get the latest updates...

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Turoa Ski Area Opening Dates

Tūroa open for winter 2025

Yes, Tūroa Ski Area is officially open for the season. Snow has...

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Treble Cone open

Treble Cone open for 2025 season

Treble Cone Ski Area has officially opened its slopes for the 2025...

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Matariki

Matariki Celebrations and Snow at Tūroa This Weekend

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Coronet Peak Ski Area, Queenstown

Coronet Peak now open for the season

Coronet Peak officially opened Saturday, 14th June, with top-to-bottom skiing and riding....

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The Remarkables open June 14

The Remarkables open for ski season 2025

The Remarkables Ski Area is officially opening this Saturday, 14th June, kicking...

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Cardrona opens Saturday 14, 2025

Cardrona open for 2025 ski season

Cardrona will open Saturday 14th with both the McDougall's Chondola and the...

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Tukino 2025

Tukino 2025. $150 season passes return with a community focus

Volunteer-led season brings grassroots skiing back to the slopes of Mt Ruapehu...

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Mt Hutt closed for 2025 season.

Mt Hutt is open for 2025 Ski Season

Mt Hutt has announced a delay to its anticipated early opening. The...

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Whakapapa Ski Area

Whakapapa opens Friday 30 May

Whakapapa opens Friday 30 May - just ahead of King’s Birthday weekend...

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Knoll Ridge Chalet - View over Pinnacles from cafe

Whakapapa Ski Field’s future confirmed with new operating concession

The future of Whakapapa Ski Area has been confirmed, following the approval...

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Cardrona update - March 2025

Cardrona Update March 2025. Soho ski lift progress

A quick update on how things are progressing in the Soho Ski...

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Cardrona Noodle Bar & Retail Upgrade

Cardrona’s New Noodle Bar and Retail Hub

Cardrona Alpine Resort is gearing up for a major upgrade, with a...

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Cardrona Alpine Resort New T-Bar for 2025

New T-bar for Cardrona for 2025

Exciting news from Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka – a brand-new T-bar...

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Featured articles - 2025 Ski Season

Staying up to date with ski news is the best way to plan your trip. Resorts in New Zealand regularly announce snowfalls, new terrain openings, and updates on lift operations. Seasonal events like freestyle competitions, night skiing schedules, and extended closing dates also make headlines throughout winter.