News

2007-04-24T10:22:53+12:00 DoC hearings regarding BOPE’s concession application for a hydro dam on the Kaituna are underway this week. Duncan Catanach put the NZRCA submission opposing the concession together. Conservation

2006-12-24T09:17:58+13:00 Wet West Film Fest is on again in January 2007 featuring a range of water-related movies including whitewater action in Tibet, Africa, New Zealand, and North America. General

2007-02-07T20:59:13+13:00 7 February 2007: Ben Jackson writes to say BullerFest 2007 is on 2-4 March. The Extreme Race is on 2 March on the Lower Matakitaki, open to any who…

2007-02-03T14:05:57+13:00 The river safety programme has been such a great success during the latter half of last year that we have spent all of our money from Water Safety New…

2006-12-31T14:24:07+13:00 Trustpower are holding several public information evenings about the Dobson dam proposal on Thursday 11 January from 13:00 to 15:30 at the Dobson Hall in Dobson, and from 18:30…

2007-01-05T10:42:30+13:00 Andy Fuller writes, On Saturday the 13th January we’ll be holding the Andy Duff memorial race, the day before what would have been his 40th Birthday. The races are…

2007-01-17T12:35:56+13:00 Bliss-Stick is running a video competition. Entries are to have a “Kiwiana” theme and include “whitewater experiences and of course Bliss-stick Kayaks”. Winning entries will used in a new…

2007-01-17T12:50:17+13:00 DoC is seeking public comment regarding Bay of Plenty Electricity’s concession application for the use of Scenic Reserve land for its proposed hydroelectric scheme on the Kaituna River. Download…

2007-01-18T08:15:16+13:00 The body of an American kayaker who was missing, presumed drowned, on the Waikaia river was recovered at 4.30pm on Wednesday 17 January. Dennis Squires set out with a…

2006-12-31T12:58:36+13:00 Didymo has been confirmed in the Takaka river. Access

2007-01-31T10:18:57+13:00 Thanks to the efforts of Alan Hoffman and others, we have combined Tekapo Whitewater Course and Pukaki river releases on the weekends of 3 and 4 February and 17…

2007-01-29T08:14:10+13:00 The Crater Lake Warning Level has reached 3a (on a scale from 1 to 5). The chance of a lahar at this level is unlikely (5-10 per cent), but…

2007-01-22T20:56:14+13:00 Andi Uhl advises, the “TEVA 2007 Wairoa Whitewater Extreme Race is held again this summer on the weekend of 10 and 11 February. Registration starts at 9:00 on Saturday…

2007-09-04T10:02:40+12:00 Craig Adams informs us that access to the get in of the Lower Taieri run has been closed by Wenita as they build a larger road network in the…

2007-08-31T11:08:18+12:00 Andi Uhl writes from Rotorua to say, A tree in Awesome Gorge on the Kaituna River that caused a fatal accident on August 19 has now been removed. In…

2007-08-26T11:57:17+12:00 [26 August] Raewyn Larcombe writes on behalf of a committee formed by the Peel Forest Enhancement Group, Rangitata Gorge Landcare Group, Lake Clearwater Hutholders Association and the Orari River…

2007-06-19T22:05:57+12:00 Its time for the VOK Kayaks Brass Monkey Kayak Race series again. This friendly event in its 20th year appeals to both new and experienced paddlers. There is a…

2007-08-31T15:59:45+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 1) is postponed until Sunday due to lack of water. A final decision for Sunday’s release will…

2007-06-12T14:39:59+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Moawhango tunnel will be closed for maintenance for approximately 10 days commencing on the evening of 21 June 2007. Rangipo Dam must be…

2007-05-27T09:36:34+12:00 NZ Canoeing 07.1 is out, and features Extreme whitewater races on the rise (Guido Wassink), Newssplashes, New thinking needed to save our rivers (Guy Salmon), Andy Duff Race 2007…

2007-05-17T21:05:57+12:00 [image:881 align=right size=thumbnail nolink=1]On average something is stolen from a car every ten minutes in New Zealand. Anecdotal evidence suggests that vehicle crime is a concern for paddlers leaving…

2007-05-10T08:22:40+12:00 Mike Birch backgrounds the development of the Wairehu Playhole, describing the mitigation for the Tongariro Power Scheme negotiated by NZRCA and OPC. Conservation

2007-05-02T23:09:05+12:00 [2 May] The NZRCA Executive and supporters enjoyed a productive meeting and a few runs on the Matakitaki at the AGM last weekend. All Exec members were available for…

2007-05-02T09:53:15+12:00 Biosecurity NZ has today confirmed the presence of didymo in the Hurunui river. Remember to Check, Clean, Dry. Update: The algae has been found at the confluence with Sisters…