One of the world’s only specialist metal rope splicers has been hard at work in Queenstown, after gaining special permission to enter the country. Hannes Koller arrived in New Zealand from Switzerland, after three previous attempts to gain permission to enter, and spent two weeks in quarantine. Mr Koller is no stranger to New Zealand, having worked on cables across the country for more than 10 years. NZSki staff pull the cable taut as specialist metal rope splicer Hannes Koller thrashes the pieces into place at The Remarkables skifield. He then flies back to Switzerland while New Zealand staff finish the installation.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 03, 2020 16:33 UTC