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'Last chance': Minister Shane Jones on the Government's final bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 13 Mar 2024, 6:07pm
Photo / Mt Ruapehu
Photo / Mt Ruapehu

'Last chance': Minister Shane Jones on the Government's final bailout for Ruapehu Alpine Lifts

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 13 Mar 2024, 6:07pm

The Regional Development Minister says there isn't a 'cracker left' after the latest bailout for the Mount Ruapehu skifields.

The Government has agreed to send $7 million to the Whakapapa skifield, to ensure the season can go ahead.

Another $3 million will support the sale of the TÅ«roa skifield to Pure TÅ«roa Limited, while it's in concession talks.

This is despite the Prime Minister previously saying there would be no more money for the operators.

Minister Shane Jones says this is the last chance.

"I've been advised by the advisors, there is a live deal pertaining to Tūroa. On the other side, Whakapapa, that's a bit more complicated."

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