News

2009-05-17T16:21:08+12:00 The Canterbury Mayoral Forum is consulting on a sustainable water management framework for Canterbury through the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS). The discussion document (PDF, 1.3Mb) offers four options…

2009-05-28T16:49:23+12:00 The NZRCA are appearing at the Hearing for the Water Conservation Order for the Nevis River from 9am on Thursday 4 June in Cromwell (Golden Gate Lodge Conference Centre,…

2009-06-03T19:41:44+12:00 Apparently a permit system is being enforced for access through the Kaingaroa Forest to sections such as the Jeff’s Joy run on the Rangitaiki river. The forest is managed…

2009-06-09T11:25:39+12:00 Network Tasman is proposing hydro dams on the Matakitaki river and the Glenroy river near Murchison. The company has purchased land in the Matakitaki valley and is conducting feasibility…

2009-06-21T15:11:51+12:00 Existing access to the multi-day Waiatoto River is under threat by new access arrangements outlined in DoC’s Mount Aspiring National Park Draft Management Plan (PDF, 760K). The plan intends…

2009-07-09T09:10:50+12:00 The Matakitaki River is under threat of three dams, which would inundate the Middle Matakitaki and dewater the Lower Matakitaki. We need your feedback about the damming of the…

Cumec Magazine Issue #8 (July 2009) is out now with a Safety and Rescue flavour, featuring an interview with Zak Shaw, 10 Lessons Learnt from the River, All the Way…

2009-07-15T22:58:43+12:00 Whitewater NZ works to protect and conserve rivers, improve opportunities for kayakers to enjoy our whitewater resources safely, and protect public access to rivers for recreational use. Incorporated in…

2009-07-23T22:02:33+12:00 The Hurunui Water Project (HWP) proposes a weir at the outlet of Lake Sumner, and a 75m high dam on the South Branch of the Hurunui. This would affect…

2009-12-14T15:03:44+13:00 Release dates for 2010 have been added to the Events & Releases section for: Tongariro River Waikaretaheke River Tekapo River Access

2009-12-14T15:31:20+13:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Rangipo Power Station is planned to be shut down between the 7th and 18th January 2010. Based on past years, the flow below…

2009-12-14T23:15:47+13:00 DOC have released the Operational Plan for the St James Conservation Area. It recognised the value of the Upper Waiau, noting Below the point where it is joined by…

2009-12-20T21:16:33+13:00 Commissioners have indicated in a Minute (issued 18 December) that consents for the Stockton Plateau hydro project have been approved. The project is likely to slightly reduce the number…

2009-12-27T22:08:39+13:00 The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring Conservation news (Hurunui, Matiri, Mokihinui, CPW, Log books, Access) (Tony Ward-Holmes), A day on a wild river (Tony Ward-Holmes),…

Stefan Gilmour advises the Wairoa Extreme Race is going to be back for 2010. It is going to be a one-day race format with the time trial starting at 10.20…

2009-11-18T23:04:26+13:00 Across the country, the organisations involved with Wild Rivers are hosting a “Day on a Wild River” to help everybody understand the beauty and importance of New Zealand’s remaining…

Antz Longman advises, CUMEC Magazine issue #9 is out now featuring Canadian Summers, Creeking in Val Sesia, Italy by Justin Gale, interview with Mike Dawson on the Sickline World Championships,…

2009-11-05T17:38:24+13:00 Whitewater NZ Conservation Officer Tony Ward-Holmes advises, “The Central Plains Water Commissioners have issued “Minute 11” (PDF, 453KB), which in their words is “in effect an interim decision.” The…

2009-10-31T09:11:46+13:00 The Mangahao Release, which was scheduled for today, has been cancelled due to mechanical failure. Todd Energy have advised that the slalom course will be running with 12 cumecs…

2009-10-29T20:11:59+13:00 Gordon Rayner advises another speed limit uplifting has been arranged to allow jetboats to travel on the Upper Shotover on Sunday 1 November. There will be 8 to 10…

2009-10-28T19:42:23+13:00 Eight conservation and outdoor recreation groups have combined to fight for New Zealand’s wild rivers. The groups are Fish & Game, Federated Mountain Clubs, Forest & Bird, Whitewater NZ,…

2009-10-20T20:20:32+13:00 A speed limit uplifting has been arrange to allow jetboats to travel on the Upper Shotover on Sunday 25 October only. There will be 10 to 20 jet boats,…

2009-10-15T10:33:28+13:00 According to the Press, the Hurunui Water Project have placed their resource consent applications for a dam and weir on hold for a year, to allow the processes established…

2009-10-06T22:45:02+13:00 Dambusters are organising a Save the Hurunui march in central Christchurch on Friday 16 October. We are keen to get as many kayaks on the mighty Avon at 12.15pm…