A stormy May, with waves of snow-laden southerlies marching up the country, gives Hanmer Springs and the New Zealand ski-fields a fairytale opening to the new season. With tough economics compelling ski- fields to market themselves hard to Australians, don't be surprised to see more than a few Wallaby jerseys in the queue this season. Interest from Aussie skiers at … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Ski Season
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Hanmer Springs High Speed Broadband
Hanmer Springs New Zealand Fly In Last year, Telecom's network arm Chorus committed $1.4 billion to getting high-speed broadband connections to 80 per cent of New Zealanders by 2012. The four-year regional plan also includes Timaru, Ashburton, Rangiora, Kaiapoi, Lyttelton, Prebbleton, Templeton, Diamond Harbour, Governors Bay, Temuka, Waimate, Rolleston, Geraldine, Lincoln, … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs High Speed Broadband
Hanmer Springs popular this Summer.
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is experiencing another successful holiday period. Since Boxing Day, the complex has averaged 2,700 domestic and international visitors a day. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa General Manager Graeme Abbot says this holiday season had everything going for it. “It’s certainly been ideal as far the weather is concerned. We couldn’t … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs popular this Summer.
Hanmer Springs Queen Mary Hospital
The New Zealand Prime Minister has announced that the significant heritage Queen Mary Hospital site at Hanmer Springs will be preserved in a transfer of land between government agencies. “The ownership of Queen Mary Hospital will be transferred from the Canterbury District Health Board to the Department of Conservation,” the prime minister said. "This is a significant … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs Queen Mary Hospital
Hanmer Springs High Country Purchase
Tourism revenue is expected to be boosted for the Thermal Pools & Spa Resort in Hanmer Springs North Canterbury with the Crown's acquisition of a major high country station. The $40-million purchase of the St James Station will guarantee public access to the land. The 78,000 hectare property is located on three mountain ranges, has 11 tramping routes and encompasses the … [Read more...] about Hanmer Springs High Country Purchase