Ski New Zealand

In the early 80s the New Zealand ski industry was burgeoning. This 1983 National Film Unit production promotes the Southern Alps as a ski tourism destination — “the most exciting alpine area south of the equator”. The promo accentuates southern difference (“no trees to get in your way”), as the film tours from Ben Ohau and Tasman Glacier descents, to offseason international downhill racers at Mt Hutt, and après ski attractions. The skiing is paired with orchestral music, a classical-sport combo that director Arthur Everard also memorably used in rugby film Score.

Some come for the skiing, some come for the scenery, and some … just for a good time.

– From the narration

Key Cast & Crew

Arthur Everard

Director

Derek Wright

Producer

Ken Ellis

Narrator

Timothy Chang

Assistant Editor

Lindy Wiffen

Assistant Director

Renaud Maire

Assistant Camera