New Hooker Valley suspension bridge at Aoraki/Mount Cook to open next week

By RNZThe new Hooker Valley suspension bridge at Mt Cook will open next week, despite workers facing gales and snowfall during construction.Hundreds of thousan…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-21T21:53:23.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-07-21T21:56:23.000Z

Bro they built a bridge in gales and snow? Meanwhile I can't get the council to fix a pothole on my street smh

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T22:02:23.000Z

lol typical. you probably think the cycle trails were a good idea too

Chloe Martin2026-07-21T22:10:23.000Z

yeah nah cool but how many millions did this cost? probably could've just fixed the old one for half the price.

Taylor Wright2026-07-21T22:24:23.000Z

Finally! Been waiting ages to do that walk again. The views better be worth the wait 🙄

Ella Thompson2026-07-21T22:53:23.000Z

hope they made it wide enough for the crowds. that track gets packed

Phoenix Reid2026-07-21T23:19:23.000Z

Good on the workers. Sounds like a tough gig but glad it's opening soon. Keen to take the family.

Jordan Bell2026-07-21T23:53:23.000Z

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New Hooker Valley suspension bridge at Aoraki/Mount Cook to open next week

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if it gets people outdoors it's money well spent. better than another carpark

Phoenix Reid2026-07-22T00:35:23.000Z

aw c'mon mate don't be a grump. some things are worth funding

NZ Herald2026-07-22T00:45:23.000Z

get stuffed. at least we'll actually use this bridge unlike some of your pet projects aye

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