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Wairoa Extreme Race
2021-02-13 09:00 - 2021-02-14 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
2021 Wairoa Extreme Race & Recreational Water Releases (2 days)
Epic racing as always down the mighty Wairoa River.
Event Schedule –
Saturday 16th February
9am-10am – Registration (Top Carpark 100m Past McLaren Falls)

10:15am – Race Briefing

10:45am – Open Men & Women & U18 Time Trial Qualifications (From Top Section put in to banner river left bottom of Roller Coaster)

12.30pm – Slalom Gorge Time Trial Qaulifications at the slalom gorge.

1.30pm – Slalom Gorge Boater Cross

5.30pm- Slalom Gorge prize giving followed by movie / photo presentations

6.30pm – DJ Kicks off , Dancing Time!

Sunday 17th February

9:30-10am -Top Section Boater Cross Registration (if you were unable to race Saturday) (Top Car Park 100m Past Mclaren Falls bridge)

11:30am – Boater Cross Briefing (meet above top waterfall river right)

11:45am – Boater Cross Racing Begins

3pm – Mass start fun race from bottom of roller coaster to bottom waterfall

4:30pm Prize Giving @ Wairoa take-out paddock

Event Information –

https://www.facebook.com/events/mclaren-falls-park/wairoa-extreme-race-2021/827179711378864/

Location – McLaren Falls Rd off State Highway 29 Lower Kaimai (Map)

Wairoa River Recreational Water Release
2021-02-07 10:00 - 16:00
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)

Wairoa River Recreational Water Release
2021-01-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-01-10 10:00 - 16:00
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)
https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/McLaren+Falls/@-37.8047758,176.0415785,1245m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x6d6dcef2d3d9caab:0xa828e23ac07ecd0d!8m2!3d-37.8059441!4d176.044879

Packrafting Meet-Up 2021
2021-01-21 13:00 - 2021-01-24 16:00
Event by PRANZ – Packrafting Association of New Zealand.
Annual national get together for members of the Packrafting Association of NZ.
Location – Rotoiti Outdoor Education Centre Lodge, St Arnaud. (Map)
Event Info – http://www.packrafting.org.nz/meet-up/2021-st-arnaud/

Andy Duff Memorial Race
2021-01-16 17:00 - 20:00
Annual kayak & raft race on the Kaituna River in memory of Andy Duff.
Location – Kaituna river, Rotorua
Event Info – https://www.facebook.com/andyduffmemorialrace/?ref=page_internal

Xmas at Kaituna 2020
2020-12-19 07:30 - 19:30
About: A jam-packed day of fun, once again there will be the progressing downriver boater X, an 8 ball race and teams beach ball race. In the past a few people with pool toys have turned up and floated down the river too.
Entry: Bring $10 entry plus a $5 secret santa gift (must be wrapped, and be a little bit thoughtful too ) Register on the day at Okere Falls Store from 8:30am till 9:30am.
Event Schedule:
Rego @ The Okere Falls Store – 8:30-9:30am
Briefing – 9:45am
Progressive Boater X – 10:30am
The 8 Ball Battle – 1:30pm
Teams Beach Ball Race – 3:30pm
Unofficial Inflatable Float – 5:00pm
Prize-giving & secret santa – 6:30pm
Event Location: Kaituna River / Okere Falls / Rotorua https://www.google.co.nz/maps/place/Okere+Falls,+Rotorua/@-38.0016817,176.3322305,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6d6e88a7c716616d:0x500ef6143a2ee50!8m2!3d-38.008472!4d176.3661003

Wairoa Recreational Release
2020-11-29 23:00 - 2020-11-30 05:00, 2020-11-22 23:00 - 2020-11-23 05:00
Scheduled recreational release.
Water release starts at 10am and end 4pm.
Check out the online river guide for details on the run. Also check out Kaimai Canoe FB page.
Access along SH29.

Pukaki River Release
2020-11-28 21:00 - 2020-11-30 06:00 | Twizel, Twizel
Release scheduled for Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2020. Both days will have a release of 45cumecs and excellent flow for G2 paddlers.
Get in touch with Canterbury Whitewater Club for details. Also check out the Tekapo White Water Course FB page for updates.

Whakamarino / Piripaua Release
2020-11-14 - 2020-11-16
Both the Whakamarino and Piripaua runs will be flowing the 14th and 15th of November. There will be a slight reduced flow on the Piripaua leg but should still be good to go!!
Check our the on-line river guide for details on the runs.

Tongariro Release
2020-09-12 - 2020-09-14
Release scheduled for the 12th and 13th of September 2020.
Access 12th September – Access 10 (Pouto)
Access 13th September – Access 14 (Rangipo) and Access 13 (between Tree Trunk Gorge and Waikato Falls)
Check out the online river guide for details on the section.

Whakapapa No Take
2020-08-29 21:00 - 2020-08-30 05:00
Release for the Whakapapa is scheduled for the 29th of August between 9am and 5pm.
*Release is subject to minimum natural flow*
A back-up release is scheduled for the 26th of September.
Check-out the online rivers guide for details about the run and https://www.genesisenergy.co.nz/assets/rivers-lakes-rainfall

Whitewater NZ AGM
2020-08-27 07:30 - 09:30
Whitewater NZ AGM is taking place on the 26th of August.
The meeting will be held remotely (via Zoom). Details on how to join the meeting will be posted on the Whitewater NZ website and Facebook account.
