The chair lift in operation on the opening day of Coronet Peak Ski Field as snow making equipment continues to make snow. .Unusually warm weather which included New Zealand experiencing its hottest May since record-keeping began caused long delays to the start of the ski season and the region has yet to receive a snow fall of any significance. Snow making equipment and a recent cold spell has allowed enough time for the ski field to finally open almost four weeks late.  Coronet Peak, Queenstown,  South Island, New Zealand, 30th June 2011