24 Aug 2022

Turoa snow troubles

From Lately, 10:25 pm on 24 August 2022

A lack of snow has brought an abrupt halt to the ski season at the Turoa skifield on Mt Ruapehu - but it's not a complete right off just yet.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which run the skifields at Turoa and Whakapapa says the lack of snow and a big drop in visitors has had a significant impact on its operations.

The impact will be felt at the bottom of the mountain in Ohakune which had been hoping for a bumper season.

Ben Wiggins who runs TCB Ski, Board and Bike talks to Karyn about the impact on the town.

Skiers on a chairlift at Turoa ski field.

Photo: RNZ