• New ski area manager for New Zealand’s Mt Hutt ski area — 25/01/12
  Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area has announced the appointment of James McKenzie as its new Ski Area Manager.
• Fashion and Art collide to create a collection to inspire — 24/01/12
  Deeanne Hobbs is a popular Nelson based artist who has created a unique style for her paintings through her love of fashion, colour, and texture. Her exhibition, aptly titled “Fashionably Passionate”, held at Terace Downs Resort, is about exploring the passion of connecting art and fashion together.
• Raising funds for defibrillator — 21/01/12
  Methven’s Pudding Hill Lodge is opening up its idyllic surroundings to the public on Sunday to have a garage sale and raise funds to buy a defibrillator.
• Methven Summer School's 25th Anniversary — 7/11/11
  The year was 1987 and the All Blacks won the very first World Cup on home soil. That same year, Methven hosted its very first Summer School and from humble beginnings the school has grown from strength to strength.
• New Challenges at this years' Columbia Peak to Pub — 16/10/11
  147 competitors took on this years challenging course designed once again by Multi Sport Legend Steve Gurney.
• Season pass pricing announced at Mt Hutt – 10 year olds and under ski free — 7/10/11
  Mt Hutt ski area is announcing its season pass programme for 2012, giving snowsports lovers plenty of time to budget and plan for their winter fun.
• New snow blankets Mt Hutt — 4/10/11
  Between 20 to 30cm of new snow has blanketed Mt Hutt over the last two days, setting up the popular Canterbury ski area for a great New Zealand school holidays.
• Iconic triathlon returns to Methven and Mt Hutt — 27/09/11
  One of Canterbury’s most renowned multisport events is being taken to a whole new level for its 12th year at Mt Hutt ski area and the winter resort town of Methven.
• World class ski racers praise ‘perfect’ Mt Hutt — 12/09/11
  The finals of the Australia New Zealand Cup (ANC) were held at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt Ski Area last week (September 6-10) hosting over 20 nations and some of the world’s top ski racers.
• Spring family fun at Mt Hutt — 9/09/11
  Family fun is the priority at Canterbury’s Mt Hutt this spring and taking its family responsibilities seriously, the ski area has a brand new family package on offer.
• Huge Crowd thrilled by the Skullcandy Big Air Methven — 29/08/11
  The final event of the Skullcandy NZ Big Air Series in Methven on Saturday night drew thousands of eager spectators, keen to see big air from top skiers and boarders on the huge 17m snow ramp and high octane action from Australasia’s big FMX names and they were certainly not disappointed.
• Canadian Club Comedy Roadshow — 17/08/11
  The Canadian Club Comedy Roadshow will be performing in Methven on Saturday night. Brought to you by the producers of the NZ International Comedy Festival, the Canadian Club Winter Games Comedy Roadshow promises a night of world-class comedy.
• Mt Hutt ski area to open after epic snowstorm — 17/08/11
  Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area is set to re-open tomorrow (Thursday August 18) after New Zealand’s biggest snow storm in 50 years dumped 80cm of fresh dry powder on its slopes.
• New Heights for Return of Big Air! — 4/08/11
  Skullcandy Big Air Methven brings high octane action back to the streets.
• Aussie school-kids among first to enjoy snow at Mt Hutt — 27/06/11
  Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area celebrated opening day today (June 27) with beginner and intermediate skiers and boarders making the most of perfect weather conditions.
• Mt Hutt Ski Area first to open in New Zealand — 26/06/11
  Mt Hutt Ski Area will open tomorrow (Monday 27th June). It will be a ‘partial’ opening for Mt Hutt with just the Magic Carpet and the Quad Chair, accessing half of the main Broadway trail, open for business.
• Paul Ubana Jones playing at Terrace Downs this July — 22/06/11
  Terrace Downs Resort has the pleasure to present "Laughter and the Blues Tour" with Paul Ubana Jones and Gary McCormick.
• Skullcandy Big Air Series 2011 off to a flying start! — 20/06/11
  Aucklanders were treated to an amazing spectacle of ski, snowboard and FMX action on Sunday 5th June. The second Skullcandy NZ Big Air Series event will be held in Methven on 27th August to mark the close of the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games.
• Wrong Window Tickets on sale — 14/06/11
  Want to know how Methven Theatre Company can top its recent success with Stiff and Jungle Fever? – buy your ticket next week for the July production of Wrong Window!
• Dinner with the Stars returns to Mt Hutt — 10/06/11
  Playtime in the high country takes on a whole new meaning this winter as one of New Zealand’s most unique dining experiences returns.
• Mt Hutt delays opening day — 8/06/11
  Mild temperatures in June, following on from a record warm May, have resulted in Canterbury’s Mt Hutt ski area delaying the start of its 2011 season.
• Ski areas introduce multi-day pass flexibility — 21/05/11
  Skiers and boarders heading to Coronet Peak, Mt Hutt and The Remarkables ski areas can benefit from improved pass flexibility and discounts this year.
• FMX Riders set to go Big — 6/05/11
  Skullcandy NZ Big Air Series brings Freestyle Motorcross action to the streets.
• Cantabrians: Last chance for Locals’ Early Bird season passes — 11/04/11
  Canterbury’s snow loving locals have just days left to secure their Locals’ Early Bird season pass for New Zealand’s premier ski areas ahead of the 2011 winter season.
• Lyttelton Farmers Market comes to Terrace Downs — 9/04/11
  The February 22nd Christchurch earthquake has had many unexpected outcomes. A chance conversation in Auckland and the Lyttelton Farmers market has been invited to Terrace Downs Resort on April 27th for a fun family day out in the school holidays.
• Mt Hutt continues to invest in snowmaking, chairlifts and other developments — 5/04/11
  Skiers and snowboarders heading for Canterbury’s Mt Hutt this winter are in for a treat as developments have continued throughout summer at the high country ski resort.
• Mt Hutt revises plans for Park & Ride service — 25/03/11
  Mt Hutt Ski Area is revising plans for a new transport service this winter in the wake of the Christchurch earthquake.
• New appointments announced at Mt Hutt — 11/03/11
  Mt Hutt Ski Area are delighted to announce the appointment of two strong leaders for the upcoming winter season.
• Mt Hutt has brought Rocky!! — 9/03/11
  As you may have already heard ‘Rocky’ hit fame when it crashed into a Heathcote home after it was sent tumbling by last month's 6.3 magnitude earthquake.
• Locals’ Early Bird passes on sale now — 15/02/11
  Cantabrian skiers and boarders can re-charge their NZSki mypass from midday today (Monday, 14 February) until Thursday, 17 March to take advantage of the Locals’ Early Bird season pass sale ahead of the 2011 ski season.
• New Park & Ride service comes to Mt Hutt — 9/02/11
  Skiers and boarders travelling to Mt Hutt this winter can do so with new and affordable transport and car parking options following the introduction of the Mt Hutt Road Shuttle - a park & ride shuttle service, plus two new bus lines from Methven & Chch.

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