Do you have a spare room? Do you live near a snowy mountain? Well, the local ski field owner may want to have a chat with you. 

Ski areas around the country are having to work with hostels and local homeowners to find accommodation for their staff. 

Workers at Cardona and Treble Cone have taken over an entire backpackers in central Wanaka.  

Laura Hedley, GM of Experience for Cardona and Treble Cone, joined Heather du Plessis-Allan. 

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