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National Park Villages, blog post, Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal, Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal - Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal
16 October 2018

Locals Welcome Turoa Ski Area Licence Renewal


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The National Park Village business community has welcomed Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) being granted a new license to operate Mt Ruapehu's Tūroa Ski Area.

National Park Villages, blog post, Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick, Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick - Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick
16 September 2018

Tongariro Alpine Crossing Gets Official Great Day Walk Tick


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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been officially designated as a new Great Day walk.

National Park Villages, blog post, Have Your Say On Proposed Parking Restrictions In Whakapapa Village, Have Your Say On Proposed Parking Restrictions In Whakapapa Village - Have Your Say On Proposed Parking Restrictions In Whakapapa Village
16 March 2017

Have Your Say On Proposed Parking Restrictions In Whakapapa Village


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The Department of Conservation is seeking input from the community on proposed parking restrictions in Whakapapa Village.

National Park Villages, blog post, All Hands On Deck For Relaunch Of Happy Valley, All Hands On Deck For Relaunch Of Happy Valley - All Hands On Deck For Relaunch Of Happy Valley
01 February 2017

All Hands On Deck For Relaunch Of Happy Valley


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With a fresh dusting of snow on Mt Ruapehu over Easter weekend, the countdown is officially on for this year’s winter season.

National Park Villages, blog post, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Set To Relaunch Happy Valley, Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Set To Relaunch Happy Valley - Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Set To Relaunch Happy Valley
16 December 2016

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Set To Relaunch Happy Valley


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The past 12 months have been a busy time at Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL). The Whakapapa Licence to operate was renewed in December 2015, and that kicked off a $100 million investment plan at Mt Ruapehu’s three ski areas.