Businesses that rely on Mt Ruapehu's Whakapapa slopes are popping the corks after the government announced a 7 million dollar cash injection for the ski field.
Meanwhile, those on the other side of the mountain are waiting for the Turoa sale to be finalised.
Any celebrations though may be dampened by a dose of reality from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who says there's no more money after this.
Jimmy Ellingham is in National Park.
