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There's Snow Down South Too...

There's Snow Down South Too...

10 May 2013

There’s Snow Down South, Too… Much as on Mount Hutt, a second decent snow within…

Second Chance for Comedy Gala Tickets at Queenstown’s Winter Festival

Second Chance for Comedy Gala Tickets at Queenstown’s Winter Festival

09 May 2013

With the first show sold out in 24 hours, Queenstown comedy fans have a second…

Snow and More Snow at Mt Hutt

Snow and More Snow at Mt Hutt

07 May 2013

Winter is settling in over Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area, which has just welcomed its…

Queenstown Gets Ready To Laugh

Queenstown Gets Ready To Laugh

02 May 2013

Queenstown's Winter Festival has organized a star-studded line up for its annually popular comedy event…

Dave Dobbyn to bring a ‘Slice of Heaven’ to Queenstown’s Winter Festival

Dave Dobbyn to bring a ‘Slice of Heaven’ to Queenstown’s Winter Festival

02 May 2013

There's exciting news for music fans at the announcement that Kiwi music icon Dave Dobbyn…

Ski Till November on Mount Ruapehu

23 September 2012

The 2012 winter season has been extended in New Zealand’s Central North Island, with the…

NZSki Welcomes Back Winter with Half-Price Day Passes this Weekend

NZSki Welcomes Back Winter with Half-Price Day Passes this Weekend

12 September 2012

If you thought the snow season was coming to end, fear not skiers and snowboarders.…

More Snow at Porters Ski Area

More Snow at Porters Ski Area

10 September 2012

Spring may have arrived but skiers and boarders will be pleased to know that snow…

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