From 2014

New Zealand’s premier ski areas looking forward to 2015 season
24 October 2014
Spring may be in full swing, but New Zealand’s premier ski areas are already looking forward to next season with the release of Early Bird season pass sale for 2015.
Methven Lions launch Property Brokers Big Day at the Office Race 2014
10 September 2014
Methven Lions have launched the Property Brokers Big Day at the Office Race 2014, offering 4 separate events; a five stage ‘Multisport Race’, the ‘Staveley Duathlon’, a ‘Mountain Run’ through the Mt Somers alpine walkway & the ‘Around Mt Somers Marathon’.
Flying High
26 August 2014
In New Zealand we have some incredibly talented people, many of them going completely undiscovered as they go about their everyday lives just doing what they do.
The long road home
23 July 2014
Terrace Downs is pleased to announce its next exhibition – “The Long Road Home”, featuring talented New Zealand artists, Lorna Allan and Sheena Lassen.
Sky High terrain park ‘a hit’ at Mt Hutt
09 July 2014
School holidays are in full swing at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area with bluebird days and plenty of fun on the snow. An exciting addition to the mountain is the ‘Sky High’ terrain park for freestyle skiers and boarders.
Methven Village Cruiser
26 June 2014
The Methven Village Cruiser will be operating again this winter, providing a free transport service around the town every 30 minutes from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Beyond the garden
24 June 2014
Beyond the Garden is the next art exhibition at Terrace Downs Resort, showcasing a collection of beautifully intricate floral paintings created by Amber Emm.
Mt Hutt opening day delivers smiles all round
13 June 2014
Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area celebrated opening day today (Friday 13 June) with mile wide smiles and plenty of snow. Mt Hutt ski area manager James McKenzie officially opened the Summit Six chairlift with a spray of Amisfield bubbles to welcome guests.
Mt Hutt delighted to announce opening day celebrations
11 June 2014
Mt Hutt ski area is delighted to announce it will open for the 2014 season this Friday (June 13). Thanks to a cold weather front that has hit the region over the past two days, the mountain now has a good covering of snow and is “all systems go”.
Mt Hutt ski area delays opening
04 June 2014
Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area has announced it will delay its opening, scheduled for this Saturday (June 7), due to warm temperatures and a poor weekend weather forecast.
Devilskin announce We Rise album release and tour
10 May 2014
After stomping the NZ rock scene with the infectious Little Pills and Never See The Light singles, Devilskin return with their highly anticipated debut album We Rise and a comprehensive NZ tour, presented by The Rock FM which includes Methven.
Great school holiday activity in Methven
15 April 2014
The Methven Scarecrow Trail is a school holiday activity for children, families, everyone. There will be 35 scarecrows placed around Methven Village over the school holiday period.
Jump in registrations for Methven’s Mountain Thunder Race
11 April 2014
Just-crowned national bike racing champion Bailie Perriton will be one of the star attractions at the Ride Forever Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Street Race this Easter Saturday.
A collaboration of works that leads a new art movement
26 March 2014
“Perfect form” is an exhibition opening tomorrow at Terrace Downs about the simplicity of form & movement. Two amazing artists with stark contrasting styles and extensive artistic backgrounds have come together to provide an exciting collaboration.
Mt Hutt Triple Chair rebuild on track
18 March 2014
With the Triple chairlift at Mt Hutt ‘right on track’ to be back in action for the 2014 season, skiers and snowboarders won’t want to miss the Early Bird season pass sale for Mt Hutt.
Registrations now open for Methven’s Mountain Thunder Race
26 February 2014
Registrations have just opened for the Ride Forever Mountain Thunder Motorcycle Street Race which transforms the sleepy mountain village of Methven in Canterbury’s foothills into a street racing Mecca each Easter Saturday (19 April 2014).
Work on Triple Chair plus terrain improvements promises exciting winter for Mt Hutt
25 February 2014
Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area is on track for another exciting winter thanks to the re-instatement of a new-look Triple Chair, the introduction of a new terrain park further up the mountain and trail improvements.
Popular Artist and Clothing Designer visits Terrace Downs
29 January 2014
When the love of colour is mixed with texture and an inspirational meaning, the result is a stunning piece of Art in the form of Paintings, Giftware and Designer Clothing by talented Nelson Artist, Deanne Hobbs.
MOUNTAIN THUNDER '14 - Be there!
25 January 2014
2014 will be the 5th year the ‘Ride Forever Methven Mountain Thunder Street Race’ event has been run …. motorcycles and street racing are a near perfect combination for riders and spectators.