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Treasury advised against giving Whakapapa Holdings more money

But the Government provided ongoing support to keep the Whakapapa ski field open.

The Government is still providing financial support after the collapse of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Ltd.

Brent Edwards Wed, 26 Mar 2025

Even though the Treasury advised the coalition Government to no longer support the Whakapapa ski field, ministers went ahead and backed Whakapapa Holdings Ltd’s bid to buy it.

In a December 2 paper – obtained by NBR under the Official Information Act – the Treasury discussed WHL’s proposal

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Brent Edwards Wed, 26 Mar 2025
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