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Get the latest New Zealand ski news, snow reports, opening dates, weather updates, and mountain developments from across the country. Snowfall covers what’s happening at ski fields, alpine towns, and throughout the New Zealand winter season for skiers, snowboarders, and snow travellers.

May 23, 2026

Tūroa Ski Area opening dates

Tūroa Ski Area opening dates have been announced for winter 2026, with...

May 6, 2026

Whakapapa ski area to open 30 May 2026

Whakapapa Ski Area is set to open from 30 May 2026, offering...

April 28, 2026

Join Rainbow ski area for 2026

Do you love skiing and have always wanted to ski Rainbow? Now’s...

April 24, 2026

Hanmer Springs Ski Area opens today

April 24, 2026. Hanmer Springs Ski Area has opened today following an...

April 22, 2026

Big April snow hits New Zealand mountains early

It might still be autumn, but you wouldn’t know it. A strong...

April 16, 2026

Coronet Peak 29 May opening for 2026 season

The Coronet Peak 29 May opening is confirmed for the 2026 winter...

April 14, 2026

Gnomes ski shop open in Christchurch

Gnomes – The Ski Experts has officially opened its new Christchurch store,...

March 24, 2026

Skyline Queenstown unveils major gondola redevelopments

Skyline Queenstown has reopened following major redevelopments of its gondola and Bob’s...

March 12, 2026

Roundhill Ski Area launch earlybird passes for 2026 season

Roundhill Ski Area near Lake Tekapo is gearing up for the 2026...

February 9, 2026

Rainbow’s 2026 volunteer programme is a strong reminder of what makes this place special – it’s the people

Rainbow Ski Club’s volunteer programme is a refreshing reminder of what club...

January 23, 2026

January snow is in the forecast – what??

A burst of southerly cold air moving up the country is lining...

December 18, 2025

Aoraki/ Mount Cook swing bridge – first pictures revealed

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has released the first images of what...

December 5, 2025

Gnomes Ski announces move to Christchurch with new store

Well-known New Zealand ski retailer Gnomes has confirmed it is moving to...

November 20, 2025

Chill 2026 season passes now on sale

Chill Explore, now has on sale its Chill 2026 Season Passes, offering...

November 10, 2025

Soho Basin 2026 season – planned summer upgrades

Well, the 2025 season has only just finished and Cardrona’s already planning...

May 23, 2025

Hooker Valley Track reopens lower section amid bridge construction

The Department of Conservation (DOC) has reopened the lower section of the...

April 30, 2025

Hooker Valley Bridge Permanently Closed

The second swing bridge on the Hooker Valley Track - has been...

February 5, 2025

Tahuna Glenorchy Named 23rd International Dark Sky Sanctuary

Glenorchy, New Zealand – February 5, 2025 Tāhuna Glenorchy has been officially...

September 11, 2024

Kaikōura Dark Sky Sanctuary

Kaikōura is now officially recognised as New Zealand’s latest Dark Sky Sanctuary....