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PRANZ ANNUAL PACKRAFT MEET WANAKA
2022-01-06 12:00 - 2022-01-09 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
A get together for Packrafters to enjoy rivers around Wanaka.

Wairoa River Recreational Water Release
2021-12-26 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-19 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-12-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-11-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-10-17 10:00 - 16:00 and 8 more dates
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.
Please note, the top river section is grade four – exceedingly difficult with long and violent rapids. Safety on the water is your own responsibility, so suitable skills and preparation is vital. If in doubt, contact the Kaimai Canoe Club.
Location – McLaren Falls Rd off State Highway 29 Lower Kaimai (Map)

Waikaremoana Releases
2021-10-23 09:00 - 2021-10-24 17:00
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 releases
Flows of 12 cubic metres per second will be released from Piripaua Power Station between 10am and 4pm. (Sat & Sun)
Festival Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1332060183816117
Location: Map LINK
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Kayakers Beginner's Course Nelson
2021-10-06 18:30 - 2021-10-17 18:30 | 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

2nd Annual Hutt River Festival
2021-10-02 23:00 - 2021-10-04 01:00 | Hutt Gorge, Kaitoke Regional Park, Upper Hutt, Wellington, 5372, 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 us for any and all of the Hutt River Festival events.
FRIDAY
Camping at Kaitoke Regional Park, Campsite #4.
SATURDAY
9:00am-KAITOKE GORGE TEAM RACE
This is the main event hosted by Hutt Valley Canoe Club, the prestigious and long running (52 years) team races. Registration at 9:00 race start at 10:00.
Pls see https://huttvalleycanoeclub.org.nz/hutt-gorge-race/ for Registration and Race Rules & Details
2:30ish, after the team race.
BBQ and Shield presentation at the HVCC clubhouse.
5:00ish or anytime after the BBQ.
Camping and a party at campsite #4 in Kaitoke Regional park. This a very loose “festival.” Really it is just a bunch of whitewater people camping out. Bring your musical instruments, camping gear, food and beverages, firewood, and $8 for camping fees.
SUNDAY
9:00am Individual Kayak Race
See discussion board for link to Individual Race rules and registration.
9:00 Inflatable Race.
Starting immediately after kayak race.
See discussion board for link to Inflatable Race.
We will be updating the website and facebook pages with more info.

https://www.facebook.com/events/195365992435543

River info here. https://www.riverguide.co.nz/…/5d16ba7b7b83b60017c668bc

Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 13 & 14)
2021-09-26 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-04-11 09:00 - 16:00
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 Gorge to upstream of Waikato falls.
Flows of 30 cubic metres per second for 8 hours will be released from Rangipo Dam between 8am and 4pm.
For the Rangipo Dam release, Grade 4+ rapids require a very high level of competence. You MUST be aware of the location of the exit points before Tree Trunk Gorge and Waikato falls to safely utilize this release.
Location – Rangipo Dam (A14 Get-in), Rangipo Intake Road off Desert Rd (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10)
2021-09-25 09:00 - 15:00 | 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 Rd off Desert Rd (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2) Back-up
2021-09-11 09:00 - 17:00
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 Whakapapa River. If there is still insufficient flow, then the event is cancelled.
Updates on the likelihood of the release are posted 24 hours prior to the event and the final decision is made on the morning of the release.
Leading up to the release date WWNZ will be in liaison with Genesis Energy and will give updates to paddlers via the WWNZ Facebook page as information is available.
Location – Whakapapa Intake (Get-in), Whakapapa Intake Rd off State Highway 47. (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Whakapapa River Recreational Release (2)
2021-09-04 09:00 - 17:00
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 River. If there is still insufficient flow, then the event is cancelled.
Updates on the likelihood of the release are posted 24 hours prior to the event and the final decision is made on the morning of the release.
Leading up to the release date WWNZ will be in liaison with Genesis Energy and will give updates to paddlers via the WWNZ Facebook page as information is available.
Location – Whakapapa Intake (Get-in), Whakapapa Intake Rd off State Highway 47. (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1) Back-up
2021-08-21 09:00 - 17:00
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. If there is still insufficient flow, then the event is cancelled.
Updates on the likelihood of the release are posted 24 hours prior to the event and the final decision is made on the morning of the release.
Leading up to the release date WWNZ will be in liaison with Genesis Energy and will give updates to paddlers via the WWNZ Facebook page as information is available.
Location – Whakapapa Intake (Get-in), Whakapapa Intake Rd off State Highway 47. (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Whakapapa River Recreational Release (1)
2021-08-14 09:00 - 17:00
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 River. If there is still insufficient flow, then the event is cancelled.
Updates on the likelihood of the release are posted 24 hours prior to the event and the final decision is made on the morning of the release.
Leading up to the release date WWNZ will be in liaison with Genesis Energy and will give updates to paddlers via the WWNZ Facebook page as information is available.
Location – Whakapapa Intake (Get-in), Whakapapa Intake Rd off State Highway 47. (Map)
Stop the spread of freshwater pests!

All equipment that has come from any other fresh waterway (regardless of island) must be decontaminated using approved methods (see CheckCleanDry) before entering the river.
Please do not rely on the ‘dry’ method alone as the inside of kayaks take a very long time to dry out!
Cleaning solution is available at the entry and exit points during recreational releases.

Tongariro River Recreational Release (Access 10)
2021-04-10 09:00 - 15:00

Buller Festival 2021 (Re-scheduled)
2021-04-09 18:00 - 2021-04-11 15:00
Buller Festival is New Zealand’s premier whitewater sports event, held every year in beautiful Murchison. Opening with the Awanui Film Awards on Friday 5th of March. Saturday the 6th we head to O’Sullivan’s Rapid for kayak slalom and RafterX. Our Saturday night party is on West Bank Road, with epic local bands. On Sunday we head up to Lower Matakitaki for the BoaterX kayak race, and our famous prizegiving!
Information:
Face Book – https://www.facebook.com/BullerFestival/
Web Site – LINK
Location: Murchison (South Island) – MAP

Tongariro Access 10 Natural Flow
2021-03-22 08:00 - 2021-03-31 17:00
A10 river section at natural flow during the period of 22nd through to 31st.
Genesis maintenance work will result in higher flows than usual on the Tongariro River for much of March.
From Monday 22 March to Wednesday 31 March, the Poutu Tunnel and Canal will be inspected, affecting the flows downstream of Poutu Intake, including at Tūrangi township. These flows will be approximately 15-25 cumecs higher than what is normally seen in the lower Tongariro River. Flows will also be higher in the Poutu Stream during this period.
Due to the nature of the work, either or both inspections may be completed and the river returned to its usual flows before the end of the periods described above.
Please be aware that these flows will also be subject to natural fluctuation and generation flow change at any time.
Flow information can be found on the Genesis website.
