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 the 2025 Ski Season
Mt Hutt, Canterbury - Mt Hutt has officially wrapped up its 2025...
Stormy finish to the 2025 NZ Ski Season
The 2025 season has delivered plenty of good snow for 2025, the...
The Remarkables 40 years celebration – 40 and still young
The Remarkables are celebrating a huge milestone this September - 40 years...
Tūroa open until October 26 – with unreal snow conditions
Tūroa has confirmed that its lifts will keep turning right through to...
Mt Dobson – 9 days left in the 2025 season
Mt Dobson has just announced, there are just 9 days left before...
Whakapapa Ski Area reaches 1 metre base, epic snow conditions
Whakapapa Ski Area just the reached the 1 metre milestone for the...
Mt Cheeseman announces pop-up opening weekend
Mt Cheeseman has some exciting news for snow lovers - the mountain...
Tukino gears up for weekends openings in September
Tukino Ski Field, Mt Ruapehu has announced plans to open for this...
Storm Cycle could deliver fresh powder across New Zealand ski fields
Stormy weather replaces NZ’s fine spell, with fronts bringing rain, snow, sunshine,...
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...
Tūroa snow base hits 125cm up top!
21 August 2025 – Tūroa has stacked up some serious snow over...
Fresh snow hits Queenstown as winter returns
Winter’s back in Queenstown - and so is the snow. Both Coronet...
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...
Cardrona’s Skiwees and Lowriders program 2025
Looking to make the most of your winter break at Cardrona? Here’s...
Whakapapa open for 2025 ski season
Whakapapa is open for the 2025 ski season. Get the latest updates...
Tūroa open for winter 2025
Yes, Tūroa Ski Area is officially open for the season. Snow has...
Treble Cone open for 2025 season
Treble Cone Ski Area has officially opened its slopes for the 2025...
Coronet Peak now open for the season
Coronet Peak officially opened Saturday, 14th June, with top-to-bottom skiing and riding....
The Remarkables open for ski season 2025
The Remarkables Ski Area is officially opening this Saturday, 14th June, kicking...
Cardrona open for 2025 ski season
Cardrona will open Saturday 14th with both the McDougall's Chondola and the...
Tukino 2025. $150 season passes return with a community focus
Volunteer-led season brings grassroots skiing back to the slopes of Mt Ruapehu...
Mt Hutt is open for 2025 Ski Season
Mt Hutt has announced a delay to its anticipated early opening. The...
Whakapapa opens Friday 30 May
Whakapapa opens Friday 30 May - just ahead of King’s Birthday weekend...
Whakapapa Ski Field’s future confirmed with new operating concession
The future of Whakapapa Ski Area has been confirmed, following the approval...
Cardrona Update March 2025. Soho ski lift progress
A quick update on how things are progressing in the Soho Ski...
Cardrona’s New Noodle Bar and Retail Hub
Cardrona Alpine Resort is gearing up for a major upgrade, with a...
New T-bar for Cardrona for 2025
Exciting news from Cardrona Alpine Resort in Wanaka – a brand-new T-bar...
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.
The 2025 Ski Season closing dates information
The 2025 New Zealand ski season closing dates are fast approaching, with...
Snow, snow and more snow. The New Zealand 2025 ski season is pumping
Over the last couple of weeks, ski fields in both the North...
New Zealand’s club fields feel the impact of a lack of snow 2025 – Then came the snow
New Zealand’s smaller club fields - where operations rely on natural snow...
3 ways Cardrona is going plastic-free, with help from Icebreaker
It’s a long-term commitment for Cardrona Alpine Resort who, has been working...
The Snow Report: 2025 Ski Season So Far
And it keeps on snowing... Storm after storm has swept across New...
Cardrona opens for 2025, ushering in a new era
With clear skies, crisp snow, and a mountain buzzing with early season...
First snow of season 2025 hit’s New Zealand
New Zealand’s ski season 2025 is officially underway after the first major...
Snow Sports NZ announces exciting new dry slope facility to revolutionise training
Snow Sports NZ has unveiled plans to build a cutting-edge dry slope...