In August 2015, the Minister of Conservation notified her intention to grant to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited a licence to occupy the Whakapapa ski area at Mount Ruapehu. Submissions closed on 21 October 2015.
The Minister of Conservation's delegate approved the proposed licence in December 2015, after all submissions received were taken into consideration.
View approval documents under 'national parks' heading on OIA responses 2017 page.