April 10, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10) 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...
April 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 13 & 14) 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...
April 18, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
May 2, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
August 14, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1) 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...
August 21, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1) Back-up 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...
September 4, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2) 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...
September 11, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2) Back-up 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...
September 25, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10) 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...
September 26, 2021 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 13 & 14) 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...
October 2, 2021 @ 11:00 pm - October 4, 2021 @ 1:00 am 2nd Annual Hutt River Festival 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...
October 3, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
October 6, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - October 17, 2021 @ 6:30 pm Kayakers Beginner’s Course Nelson 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
October 17, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
October 23, 2021 @ 9:00 am - October 24, 2021 @ 5:00 pm Waikaremoana Releases 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...
October 31, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
November 14, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
November 28, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
December 5, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
December 12, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
December 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
December 26, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Wairoa River Recreational Water Release 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....
January 6, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - January 9, 2022 @ 5:00 pm PRANZ ANNUAL PACKRAFT MEET WANAKA A get together for Packrafters to enjoy rivers around Wanaka.
February 26, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10) 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...
