Manager James McKenzie said more than 7000 people took to the mountain from Friday to Sunday – a new opening weekend record. Supplied About 7000 skiers took to the slopes at Mt Hutt during the opening weekend. OGB bar owner Nick Inkster said every at night his central city bar since the country moved to level 1 had been "packed". At Willowbank wildlife park, general manager Kirsty Willis said loosened social distancing measures had made it easier for people to relax among the animals. Christchurch Adventure Park general manager Anne Newman said level 1 meant the capacity of their chair lift had doubled from two to four.

Source: Stuff June 14, 2020 08:37 UTC