New RSS 2.0 feeds available February 11th, 2020 2005-07-05T10:45:00+12:00 Now you can keep up-to-date with this site using a range of new RSS 2.0 feeds including news, events & releases, and the most recent posts in discussion forums… Read More
NZRCA Exec on Lower Kakapotahi February 11th, 2020 2005-06-27T10:32:00+12:00 Back in 2002, the NZRCA Exec got together on the West Coast to discuss issues affecting kayakers, to socialise, and to paddle. They spent a great day on the… Read More
Annual Report to Members 2005 February 11th, 2020 2005-06-11T11:17:00+12:00 The NZRCA’s Annual Report to Members, compiled by President Robin Rutter-Baumann will be presented to the 2005 AGM in Taupo this July. The report summarises the NZRCA’s achievements and… Read More
Permits required for Mararoa and Waiau rivers February 11th, 2020 2005-08-19T08:52:00+12:00 Biosecurity NZ has issued a Controlled Area Notice over the Mararoa and Waiau rivers in Southland to control the further spread of Didymosphenia geminata (Didymo). This means that from… Read More
Whakapapa Epic from 1981 February 11th, 2020 2005-06-06T10:21:00+12:00 Peter Sutcliffe describes an exciting early descent of the Whakapapa river. Read More
Maree Baker appointed as NZRCA Legal Counsel February 11th, 2020 2005-05-19T08:02:00+12:00 To meet Ministry for the Environment guidelines for funding of resource consent submissions, Maree ‘Muzz’ Baker has resigned as Conservation Officer. The NZRCA retains her services as Legal Counsel. Read More
Flow dates for Wairoa 2005-2006 February 11th, 2020 2005-05-31T10:09:00+12:00 Joe Anderson of Kaimai Canoe Club has advised the next season’s flow dates for the Wairoa River, from 11 September 2005 through to 7 May 2006. Note that there… Read More
NZRCA AGM in Taupo, July 16 February 11th, 2020 2005-06-02T21:01:00+12:00 [23 May] The NZRCA AGM for 2005 will be held on Saturday 16 July, from 10am-4pm in Taupo at the Taupo Language & Outdoor Education Centre,111 Tuwharetoa St. There… Read More
Tongariro releases next weekend (11/12 June) February 11th, 2020 2005-06-03T12:20:00+12:00 A reminder that there are more Tongariro releases next weekend on Saturday 11 June (Poutu Intake to Blue Pool (Access 10)) and Sunday 12 June (Rangipo Dam to Tree… Read More
Whakapapa release dates changed February 11th, 2020 2005-07-09T08:47:00+12:00 [8 June] The NZRCA and Genesis Energy have agreed to new release dates for the Whakapapa, to assist DoC with respect to whio nesting studies. The new dates are… Read More
Piripaua and Whakamarino release dates for 2005 February 11th, 2020 2005-07-29T11:26:00+12:00 Warren Hales of HBCC has advised the remaining dates for Whakamarino and Piripaua releases. Read More
Release schedule for Moawhango, Tongariro and Whakapapa February 11th, 2020 2005-10-31T20:07:05+13:00 NZRCA and Genesis Energy have agreed new release dates for the Moawhango, Tongariro and Whakapapa rivers. Read More
Adventure Philosophy expedition to South Georgia Island February 11th, 2020 2005-11-03T13:31:58+13:00 [17 October] NZ Whitewater guidebook author and adventure Graham Charles and the Adventure Philosophy crew are off on another adventure, this time to circumnavigate wild South Georgia Island. Don’t… Read More
Guide to the Whanganui River, 16th edition, now available February 11th, 2020 2005-12-02T09:29:54+13:00 The NZRCA has updated the Guide to the Whanganui River to edition 16. Minor changes include new DOC definition of ‘youth’ passes, and new details for Ramanui Landing. NZRCA… Read More
Access to Wairoa River, Bottom Paddock take-out February 11th, 2020 2005-09-26T10:50:00+12:00 The issue of access to the Bottom Paddock take-out on the Wairoa has arisen. Joe Anderson of Kaimai Canoe Club reports that he has spoken to the owner regarding… Read More
Upper Taipo River, March 2005 February 11th, 2020 2005-09-18T19:39:00+12:00 Hugh Canard describes an arduous trip down the Upper Taipo River, and provides some historical background to this classic run. Read More
Inaugural winners announced for NZRCA Promotions February 11th, 2020 2005-10-09T10:12:00+13:00 From time to time, the NZRCA receives complementary ‘stuff’ from retailers and outfitters. So we’ve developed a promotions process to distribute the schwag to our members. Congratulations to our… Read More
Bliss-Stick sponsors Dunedin surf event, 15 October February 11th, 2020 2005-10-06T11:57:00+13:00 Bliss-Stick Kayaks, along with R&R Sport and Hydraulics, are sponsoring a surf event at St Clair Beach, Dunedin on Saturday 15 October. Entry fee $10. Loads of prizes. Registration… Read More
Didymo suspected in Hawea February 11th, 2020 2005-09-30T10:56:00+12:00 [29 September] In an unfortunate escalation of the biosecurity crisis facing South Island rivers, didymo is suspected to be in the Hawea river, and possibly the entire Clutha catchment…. Read More
Looking good for Mangahao this Saturday (1 October) February 11th, 2020 2005-09-28T11:46:00+12:00 Access Officer Graeme McIntyre advises that the reservoirs are full so it should be all go for the Mangahao release this Saturday 1 October. Do check this site for… Read More
Ruahine Whitewater Club celebrates 30 years February 11th, 2020 2005-08-23T21:23:00+12:00 Graeme McIntyre writes, “This year the Ruahine White Water Club is 30 years old. We are celebrating this on the weekend of 5 November. This will be a great… Read More
Mangahao release for Saturday 10 September in doubt February 11th, 2020 2005-09-06T14:46:00+12:00 [09:23] Access Officer Graeme McIntyre advises that the scheduled release from Mangahao’s Dam No 2 on Saturday 10 September is doubtful due to lack of recent rain. Unless we… Read More
Access to Waterways and RMA Election Issues February 11th, 2020 2005-09-07T08:59:00+12:00 Tony Ward-Holmes outlines key issues affecting kayakers arising from policy proposals announced in the build-up to the 2005 General Election. Changes to the RMA and access to rivers are… Read More
NZ Canoeing 5.2, Winter 2005 February 11th, 2020 2005-09-09T07:36:00+12:00 NZ Canoeing 5.2, Winter 2005 has been mailed to members, and contains articles including Access to Waterways and RMA Election Issues (Tony Ward-Holmes), The Inaugural Tongariro and Whakapapa Releases:… Read More
