Arnold River: A popular resource
2006-03-16T09:50:08+13:00 Andy England explains why the Arnold River is a popular resource threatened by TrustPower‘s plans. Conservation
Read More2006-03-16T09:50:08+13:00 Andy England explains why the Arnold River is a popular resource threatened by TrustPower‘s plans. Conservation
Read More2006-03-13T09:40:00+13:00 [20 February] Coordinated by Ultimate Descents in Murchison, the annual TEVA BullerFest is on again, on Friday 3, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 March. Includes extreme race, slalom, rafter…
Read More2006-03-09T20:29:32+13:00 Warren Hales of HBCC has advised the dates for this year’s Whakamarino and Piripaua releases. Access
Read More2006-03-09T08:17:00+13:00 [16 February] Releases from Mangahao Dam No.2 have been scheduled with King Country Energy for Saturday 18 March and Saturday 28 October. Update 9 March: The Mangahao release for…
Read More2006-03-07T19:25:50+13:00 [7 March] Genesis Energy is undertaking maintenance on the Poutu Intake on the Tongariro River (put-in for the “Access 10” run) on the following dates: Monday 13 March, Monday…
Read More2006-03-05T22:10:00+13:00 The Adventure Philosophy team went to South Georgia Island in October last year and successfully completed the first circumnavigation of the island by sea kayak. Mark Jones presents an…
Read More2006-02-24T12:55:00+13:00 [13 January] Louis Tapper reports Kokatahi Helicopters are looking for the best kayaking photos from the West Coast (Arahura River , Whataroa River , Styx, Taipo, Toaroha, Kokatahi ,…
Read More2006-02-22T12:48:00+13:00 Biosecurity NZ have confirmed the discovery of didymo in Canterbury’s Ahuriri river. Please continue to Check, Clean, Dry. Access
Read More2006-02-14T08:42:06+13:00 Toi Te Ora Public Health has warned of an algal bloom in lake Rotoiti (PDF) that affects the upper reaches of the Kaituna River.
Read More2006-02-13T20:33:50+13:00 [11 January 2006] Organiser Peter Spiers says the TEVA 2006 Wairoa Extreme Race is on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 2006. Racers entry Fee is $50.00 if paid…
Read More2006-02-09T10:17:53+13:00 The Special Tribunal appointed to consider the application by MAJAC Trust for a variation to the Buller Water Conservation Order has presented its report and recommendations (PDF, 161k) to…
Read More2006-02-07T21:02:44+13:00 John Snook advises that the Oceanian Continental Champs for slalom are on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 February at the Mangahao National Whitewater Centre, Shannon.
Read More2006-02-02T13:00:31+13:00 The Adventure Philosophy team went to South Georgia Island in October last year and successfully completed the first circumnavigation of the island by sea kayak. See their ‘audiovisual spectacular’…
Read More2006-01-25T16:32:55+13:00 Biosecurity NZ have announced that didymo has been confirmed in the Waitaki River, near Kurow. Once again we remind freshwater users that Didymo is a microscopic organism, and personal…
Read More2006-01-25T15:05:57+13:00 Meridian Energy is investigating potential dam sites on the Mohaka River below the area protected by a Water Conservation Order. Meridian is conducting a nationwide search into hydro power…
Read More2006-01-02T16:39:12+13:00 Based on investigations by Ian Gill-Fox on cleaning agents and discussions with Biosecurity NZ, the NZRCA has updated its advice regarding didymo for kayakers
Read More2005-12-23T10:27:04+13:00 NZ Canoeing 05.3 has been mailed to members and contains articles such as Summer around the corner (Guido Wassink), Newssplashes (Guido Wassink), Kaituna Gorge (Mike Dawson), Kaituna Hydro-project Lowdown…
Read More2005-12-17T11:29:15+13:00 The Wet West Film Festival 2006 will be held 5-8th January 2006 in Hokitika. The festival features numerous movies of action and adventure including an entire kayaking night.
Read More2005-12-17T11:04:22+13:00 The Whitewater Canoe Club reports that the Marble Point access on the Waiau River (Canterbury) is no longer available. The new farm owner has put a new fence across…
Read More2006-08-11T15:30:02+12:00 [11 August] Genesis have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for Saturday 12 “is unlikely” due to lack of water. However, the situation is borderline and late rain may…
Read More2006-08-07T13:41:45+12:00 The NZRCA and kayakers from around the North Island have been attending the Waitomo District Council/Environment Waikato (Waikato Regional Council) hearing in Te Kuiti to hear and present evidence…
Read More2006-08-04T17:06:37+12:00 Meridian Energy has applied for resource consents to prospect for potential hydro dam sites on the West Coast’s Mokihinui river. The Mokihinui offers several challenging back-country kayaking runs including…
Read More2006-07-25T17:13:38+12:00 Organisers of the Wet West Film Fest have launched a companion photo competition, the Wet West Photo Fest. Submissions for the 2007 competition are open until 31 October. General
Read More2006-07-13T13:57:51+12:00 Andrew Goodge has pointed out a proposed hydro scheme on the Parapara river in Golden Bay. The Parapara is the third largest river after the Aorere and Takaka rivers,…
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