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2008-12-05T16:03:09+13:00 The Poutu Canal outage has been progressing ahead of schedule. The original completion date was 23 December, however, the likely finish date for this project is now between 16…

2008-12-08T12:20:09+13:00 The rāhui on the Waikato River between Control Gates and Huka Falls on the Waikato River has been lifted. Access

2008-12-17T16:25:37+13:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Poutu Canal will be reinstated on Friday 19th December, reducing the flow in the Tongariro River below Poutu intake to 16 m3/s General

2009-01-27T22:01:15+13:00 Featuring big water action on Kawarau’s Citroen rapid, the Citroen Extreme Race is back as a one-day event, with an after-party at Dogleg takeout, featuring live band “SEABEAST”. Contact…

2009-01-28T15:09:20+13:00 The NZRCA has agreed release dates with Genesis Energy and HBCC for the Piripaua and Whakamarino releases for 2009. Access

2009-01-14T19:59:45+13:00 Duncan Catanach has compiled the NZRCA’s Further Submission on National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation. The proposed NPS seeks to encourage electricity generation from renewable sources, but NZRCA’s…

2008-11-27T14:04:39+13:00 See the premier of Means of Production at PaddlerZone on Friday 5 December (from 6:30pm). Entry is $2 to aid the NZRCA work on the Hurunui Water Conservation Order….

2008-09-26T11:32:25+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 27) is unlikely to proceed due to a lack of water. Update 27 September: The release has…

2008-09-30T21:27:42+13:00 The NZ Freestyle Kayak Series encompasses four events throughout New Zealand over a four month period. The series commences with Blissfest 2008 in Dunedin (3, 4, 5 October, details)….

2008-09-30T21:54:51+13:00 Jim Lynch (chair), Dr Gerry Closs, Dr Gail Tipa and Adrienne Williams have been appointed to consider an application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River. Water…

2008-10-04T21:26:00+13:00 The iconic Nevis river is the subject of plans by Pioneer Generation to build a 40MW hydro dam. In opposition to this Fish & Game have applied for a…

2008-10-17T09:59:26+13:00 Earlier this year, Genesis Energy undertook a significant maintenance programme on the Poutu Canal. Electricity shortages and bad weather meant that the programme was not finished. A further 8…

2008-10-19T15:09:51+13:00 The NZRCA and Meridian have agreed release dates for the Tekapo river and Tekapo Whitewater Course. The Pukaki will also be running on Sunday 1 February and Sunday 15…

2008-11-28T09:50:27+13:00 Following a drowning on Wednesday 26 at Spa Park, it has been requested that river users show their respect by refraining from using the Waikato River between Control Gates…

2008-11-17T22:32:22+13:00 CUMEC #6 features female kayakers doing slalom, sea kayaking, expedition paddling and surf kayaking. The issue contains articles on dealing with headspace, descending the Marsyandi, an introduction to surf…

New Zealand rivers are under threat as never before. NZ Whitewater: 125 great kayaking runs could soon be ’75 great kayaking runs’. Did you know that the proposed Kaituna dam…

2008-10-24T12:31:59+13:00 The Tekapo Whitewater Course release for Sunday 26 October has been cancelled. A new release is available on Monday 27 October. Access

2009-03-11T17:54:30+13:00 The NZRCA is assisting the Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and Genesis Energy to organise the next two Waikaremoana release weekends on the Waikaretaheke River. In order for the releases…

2009-03-11T17:51:23+13:00 King Country Energy have advised that there will be a Mangahao release on Saturday 28 March. Access

2009-03-06T13:14:07+13:00 Bill Parks writes, “Dave Kwant and I are working on a documentary on NZ kayaking, a combination why-we-kayak/conservation/history film. For the historical section we are looking for old footage…

2009-02-27T11:18:55+13:00 Bruce Webber (info@morefun.co.nz) is running a couple of kayaking events at the Kawerau Slalom site. On Saturday 7 March, there will be “two courses set up – an easy…

2009-02-23T23:32:53+13:00 BullerFest 2009 is rapidly approaching. Featuring Boater Cross on Friday 27 February. Kayak Slalom (individual and teams), Rafter Cross and the famous Rock the Buller Party on Saturday 28….

2009-02-12T22:53:20+13:00 Women on Whitewater (WOW) is happening in Murchison on 7-8 March, and at Aniwhenua on 20-22 March. These weekends are a chance for women of all skill levels to…

2009-02-09T22:09:15+13:00 The proposed National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management fails to safeguard recreational interests. For example, the definition in the NPS of “environmental flows and water levels” has specific regard…