The Waitaha Agreement: Protecting recreation through negotiation WWNZ has worked hard to secure protections for paddlers on the Waitaha River ahead of a forthcoming Fast-track resource consent application for a…
Read MoreBackground You’ve likely heard of the proposal to dam the Kaituna River by now, but if not, this update provides a clear overview of the background, current status, and potential…
Read MoreGet your tickets here! For a Future Together: A Movie Night Fundraiser for Whitewater NZ’s Awa Aroha Fund In 2023, Whitewater NZ launched the Awa Aroha Fund, designed to support…
Read MoreDuring January 2025 WWNZ hosted our annual community photo contest – we had 74 unique photos submitted, 20 finalists, with the top 3 chosen by community vote to receive a…
Read MoreWhitewater NZ is so proud to be announcing our new Awa Aroha fund. This fund will be used to support paddlers across Aotearoa who are involved in serious whitewater incidents….
Read MoreSubmissions for our annual photo competition are now open! How to Enter: Capture the Thrill and submit your entry via Google form by 15 November 2023. Include your name, the paddler(s)…
Read MoreNominations for the Whitewater NZ Paddler of the Year 2023 are open! If you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their dedication, skill and contributions to our rivers…
Read MoreMPI has classified Freshwater Gold Clam as an invasive species in NZ Waterways. This freshwater mollusc (also known as Asian gold clam) was discovered along a stretch of the Waikato…
Read MoreShannon Mast was nominated by Justin Venable, Hamish Darling and Mick Hopkinson. [Shannon Mast paddling Boundary Creek] Bio provided by Justin Venable. Shannon Mast (aka Daniel, Moisty, or Mzungu…
Read MoreOur native fish Whilst secretive and not as showy as kākāpō, our 35 species of native freshwater fish are fascinating and an essential part of our biodiversity and eighteen of…
Read MoreA few words from a kayaker-come-packrafter If you hadn’t noticed, packrafting is growing at a great pace, attracting trampers and adventure racers, and quite a few kayakers. One of packrafting’s…
Read MoreAquatic pests! Recreating in and around our rivers comes with big responsibility. As whitewater sports become more accessible and gear improves, more people are paddling and in more remote waterways…
Read MoreWhitewater NZ Summer Update. Below is a brief run down of the submissions sent, idea’s worked on, successes had and work done. It is not a complete list, however we…
Read MoreThe Hutt River Te Awa Kairangi Whitewater Festival was a huge success this year. It truly was a whitewater festival including kayaks, rafts, duckies, and packrafts. The events raised over…
Read MoreWhitewater NZ is joining GreenPeace, Forest & Bird, Environmental Defence Society, and Choose Clean Water in their call for ‘under one’ pollution limit for freshwater in Aotearoa. Five of New Zealand’s leading environmental organisations are…
Read MoreNew Zealanders have long been exploring the rivers across this beautiful country and travelling overseas to pioneer first descents and take part in great adventures. Through some great work by…
Read MoreAGM via Zoom on Wednesday 25th August at 8pm. The 2021 Whitewater NZ AGM will be held on 25th August at 8pm and we hope to see you there! Members will…
Read MoreShow your love of rivers and support for Whitewater NZ by wearing one of these super cool new T-Shirts!!! Every purchase will help Whitewater NZ to keep our rivers wild…
Read MorePlease donate here. After years of tireless efforts from Whitewater New Zealand and others, a Special Tribunal recommended that the Ngaruroro River in Hawkes Bay be protected by a Water…
Read MoreWith Daylight Savings kicking in and the weather starting to warm up, now is the ideal time for all of us to get out in a boat after work or…
Read MoreWhat does whitewater paddling in NZ look like at the various pandemic alert levels? With today’s news about Covid-19 in the community we thought it would be worth reminding everybody…
Read MoreWell done New Zealand!Today (8th June 2020) Government has reported that there are no active cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Because of this we will move to Level 1…
Read MoreA Quick Guide to River Safety Our collective efforts during Alert Level 3 and 4 has enabled New Zealand to do what many other countries have failed to do and…
Read MoreOur collective efforts during the Alert Level 4 Lockdown period have led to some easing of restrictions. For lucky paddlers they have been able to get their white water fix…
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