11:28, Jun 30 2021 SIMON O'CONNOR/Stuff Taranaki's ski field is open and conditions are “beautiful”. Manganui Ski Area operator Brooke Fletcher said some of the snow that arrived with Tuesday's Antarctic blast had blown away overnight, but there was still plenty for those who had ventured up Taranaki Maunga on Wednesday. “The snow conditions are beautiful and getting better all the time,” he said. About 150 people were on the mountain by 11.30am enjoying themselves, Fletcher said. “It’s great to get everybody up here. Everyone was standing in line waiting for the t-bar to be turned on.” With cool temperatures forecast for the day, Fletcher was confident the field would be open again on Thursday as well.