Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1) August 14, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Possible Release (1) - If this release is cancelled then it will move to the (1) Back-up date. The natural flow of the Whakapapa River will be released downstream of the Whakapapa Intake for 8 hours between 9am and 5pm. Recreational releases from Whakapapa Intake require a minimum flow of 16 cumecs in the Whakapapa...
Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1) Back-up August 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Possible Release (1) Back-up date - If this back-up release is cancelled there are no more release (1) opportunities. The natural flow of the Whakapapa River will be released downstream of the Whakapapa Intake for 8 hours between 9am and 5pm. Recreational releases from Whakapapa Intake require a minimum flow of 16 cumecs in the...
Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2) September 4, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Possible Release (2) - If this release is cancelled then it will move to the (2) Back-up date. The natural flow of the Whakapapa River will be released downstream of the Whakapapa Intake for 8 hours between 9am and 5pm. Recreational releases from Whakapapa Intake require a minimum flow of 16 cumecs in the Whakapapa...
Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2) Back-up September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Possible Release (2) Back-up date - If this back-up release is cancelled there are no more release (2) opportunities. The natural flow of the Whakapapa River will be released downstream of the Whakapapa Intake for 8 hours between 9am and 5pm. Recreational releases from Whakapapa Intake require a minimum flow of 16 cumecs in the...
Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10) September 25, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Poutu Intake , New Zealand Genesis Energy will provide a recreational release of the Tongariro River section below Poutu dam & Intake. This section is known as Access 10 (A10) Flows of 30 cubic metres per second for 6 hours will be released from Poutu Intake into the Tongariro River between 9am and 3pm. Location - Poutu Dam (Get-in), Kaimanawa...
Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 13 & 14) September 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Genesis Energy will provide a recreational release of the Tongariro River section below Rangipo dam & Intake. There are two sections suitable for paddling and are known as Access 14 (A14) & Access 13 (A13). A14 is from Rangipo dam to upstream side of Tree Trunk Gorge. A13 is from downstream side of Tree Trunk...
2nd Annual Hutt River Festival October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 4, 2021 @ 1:00 am Hutt Gorge Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand The Kaitoke Gorge team race is Saturday, 2 Oct. followed with a post-race BBQ at the Hutt Valley Canoe Club Clubhouse. The festivities will continue at the Kaitoke Regional Park Campground in the evening. There will be an individual race on Sunday morning. Event Details: Comaraderie, whitewater, camping, and all around good times. Come join...
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release October 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Kayakers Beginner’s Course Nelson October 6, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - October 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Nelson Nelson, New Zealand This course us for people with little or no kayaking experience. Based in a pool then river enviroment with some white water. Skills transferable to all types of kayaking. Fun supportive enviroment $300
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release October 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Waikaremoana Releases October 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am - October 24, 2021 @ 5:00 pm PADDLING FEST CANCELLED Now being held over Labour Weekend Paddling Festival in conjunction with Waikaremoana controlled Releases Waikaretaheke River below Lake Whakamarino recreational releases A flow of 17 cubic metres per second for 6 hours will be released from Lake Whakamarino between 9am and 3pm (Sat & Sun) Waikaretaheke River below Piripaua Power Station recreational...
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release October 31, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release November 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release November 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release December 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release December 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release December 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release December 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
PRANZ ANNUAL PACKRAFT MEET WANAKA January 6, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - January 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm A get together for Packrafters to enjoy rivers around Wanaka.
Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10) February 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Genesis Energy will provide a recreational release of the Tongariro River section below Poutu dam & Intake. This section is known as Access 10 (A10) Flows of 30 cubic metres per second for 6 hours will be released from Poutu Intake into the Tongariro River between 9am and 3pm. Location - Poutu Dam (Get-in), Kaimanawa...
Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 13 & 14) February 27, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Genesis Energy will provide a recreational release of the Tongariro River section below Rangipo dam & Intake. There are two sections suitable for paddling and are known as Access 14 (A14) & Access 13 (A13). A14 is from Rangipo dam to upstream side of Tree Trunk Gorge. A13 is from downstream side of Tree Trunk...
Mingle at Murchison – Packrafting Association March 25, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - March 27, 2022 @ 5:00 pm Murchison Riverside Holiday Park, Murchison, New Zealand A PRANZ mini meet weekend of packrafting and mingling with other packrafters, extend your network and find some paddle buddies. Hopefully we will get some folk from Blenheim, Nelson and Christchurch... maybe a few from further away, North Islanders are welcome too. Can promise a choice of excellent rivers suitable for all grades of paddlers....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release (Last Every Sunday) April 3, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
Wairoa River Recreational Water Release April 17, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm A controlled release of water into the Wairoa River will take place between 10am and 4pm. The Wairoa river near Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s best stretches of accessible white water. The Trustpower Kaimai Hydroelectric Power Scheme provides great white water for recreational kayakers and rafters, by regularly releasing water from McLaren Falls dam....
