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Skiing on Mt Ruapehu has returned to normal with all restrictions lifted after last week's surprise eruption, which seriously injured an Auckland climber.
Government scientists said yesterday that volcanic activity had settled back to its previous levels.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts said the Far West t-bar at Whakapapa would be operating as soon as the weather cleared.
More than 30cm of snow has fallen in the past two days.
