Deep snow and sunny skies at Mt. Hutt on Matariki Weekend. Photo: Ig @mthuttnz The holiday weekend delivered big time for Mt. Hutt. 2026 is already off to a rollercoaster start in New Zealand. This June was the warmest on record, bringing abysmal early-season conditions reminiscent of those seen in 2025. Many Kiwi ski fields, including Mt. Hutt, were forced to push back opening dates by weeks due to lack of coverage. On June 27, thanks to cooler…
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