RAL - The Company
eastern terrain renewal project - works approval APPLICATION
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (RAL) is seeking approval from the Department of Conservation, to renew certain ski area infrastructure on Whakapapa Ski Area. The renewal consists of removal of three T-Bars, construction of two new chairlifts and associated terminal buildings, and extension of snowmaking reticulation. Below is RAL's application for your perusal.
Works Approval Application for Eastern Terrain Renewal Project
Adobe Acrobat Document: 27.8 MB, 69.4 minutes @ 56kbps
The Department is inviting submissions from any person or organisation, in writing, to:
Department of Conservation
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch 8140
Attention: Jenny Williams
or email to jwilliams@doc.govt.nz
Submissions close 5pm, 11th April 2013
Indicative Development Plans
The Tongariro National Park Management Plan requires the company to prepare Indicative Development Plans (IDP) for Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas. When we make application for a specific project the IDP's allow Department of Conservation (DOC) to consider this application in the context of the longer term strategic direction for each ski area as outlined in the IDP.
We have now decided to make the current documents available on www.mtruapehu.com to enable customers and interested persons to be better informed and to understand the changes and upgrades currently proposed for each ski area.
These two "Draft for Consultation" documents were prepared in early 2011 and, later that year, provided to DOC for comment and feedback. We have now received feedback from DOC and these draft documents are being reviewed in light of this feedback. Updated, and final, documents will be made available on the website once this review has been completed.
As noted in the "Introduction" of each plan;
"This Indicative Development Plan (IDP) has been prepared to outline those facility developments RAL would like to implement on Whakapapa (Turoa) Ski Area during the period through to 2020. This plan updates the previous IDP which was prepared in September 2001.
We emphasise the term "Indicative" as used in the title. Prior to each stage of development being implemented it must be accepted that the effects of previous developments and other planning concepts incorporated within the document will be further considered. The plan must be flexible and continuously under review. Proposed facilities have been outlined as to use and location. No architectural or engineering details are included".
We welcome comment on these draft Indicative Development Plans. Please use the following email address for comment and feedback; IDPfeedback@mtruapehu.com
Dave Mazey
GENERAL MANAGER
1 September 2012
Indicative Development Plan 2011-Whakapapa Ski Area DRAFT
Adobe Acrobat Document: 1.16 MB, 2.9 minutes @ 56kbps
Indicative Development Plan 2011-Turoa Ski Area DRAFT
Adobe Acrobat Document: 1.87 MB, 4.6 minutes @ 56kbps
General Information
Whakapapa and Turoa Ski Areas on Mt Ruapehu are operated by Ruapehu Alpine Lifts Limited (RAL), which also owns the assets of the two ski areas.
RAL is a public unlisted company and has been since its Incorporation in 1953. Its primary purpose is to promote mountain sports activities on Mt Ruapehu and to provide amenities for the sport and recreation users of the mountain. RAL’s core business occurs during winter months usually operating from mid to late June to the end of October with snow-related activities.
In addition to the winter operation RAL operates a summer sightseeing and guided walk business. This business usually operates from mid December to the end of April. Maintenance of RAL’s assets is also performed during summer months.
For your information find below Annual Reports from the prior three years.
2012 Annual Report2011 Annual Report2010 Annual Report2009 Annual Report
Staff
Approximately 65 staff are employed during summer months engaged in management functions, maintenance and operation of the summer business. Staff numbers swell to approximately 750 during winter months.
RAL is managed by six Directors, a Company Secretary, a General Manager, a Mountain Manager, an Executive Assistant, three Corporate Services Managers who manage the overall functions of Marketing, Human Resources and Finance, four Department Managers who manage both the Whakapapa and Turoa operations of Retail, Medical Centres, and Information Technology. Each ski area has an Area Manager who is responsible for the overall operation of their respective ski areas. Directly reporting to the Area Managers are Department Managers at each ski area who manage the departments of Snow School, Food & Beverage, Retail & Rental, Sales & Communications & Ticketing, Safety Services, Mountain Operations, Snowmaking and Grooming.
If you're interested in working for RAL in either a seasonal or full year position check out the employment section of our website.
Mission Statement
To provide maximum vertical fun – Mt Ruapehu - Your mountain!
Company Values
Our company values represent what we believe in and provide the elements that we believe are most important in achieving our mission:
Around here we:
- Are customer driven - Everything we do should benefit the customer in some way.
- Have fun - We are in the business of helping our customers have fun, and being a fun place to work, we have fun as employees.
- Keep each other safe - Safety is a priority for our customers and staff. The best way to achieve this is by looking out for each other.
- Show respect - We show respect for each other, the World Heritage Area we work in and the Gift.
- Are passionate about what we do - We love our jobs, the mountain and our business and we want to share this with our customers.
- Walk the talk - We don’t just talk about it, we do it!
