Lack of snow sees some ski fields delay opening, but one is beating the winter blues | Stuff.co.nz

It's supposed to be opening weekend for many of the ski fields around the country, but there's one problem: There isn't much snow. Queenstown's Coronet Peak has invested in some new snowmaking technology that can make snow in temperatures up to 20 degrees, so they are the first and only skifield to open so far. Senior reporter Juliet Speedy is in Queenstown. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stuff NZ is New Zealand’s essential news source — bringing you live, lively and trustworthy journalism from every corner of Aotearoa. Stay informed with breaking news, in-depth stories, and the latest updates that matter to Kiwis. We upload daily, keeping you connected with the people, places and issues shaping New Zealand today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Social media channels: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nzstuff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nzstuff