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2006-03-13T09:40:00+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…

2006-03-09T20:29:32+13:00 Warren Hales of HBCC has advised the dates for this year’s Whakamarino and Piripaua releases. Access

2006-03-09T08:17:00+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…

2006-03-07T19:25:50+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…

2006-03-05T22:10:00+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…

2006-02-24T12:55:00+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 ,…

2006-02-22T12:48:00+13:00 Biosecurity NZ have confirmed the discovery of didymo in Canterbury’s Ahuriri river. Please continue to Check, Clean, Dry. Access

2006-02-14T08:42:06+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.

2006-02-13T20:33:50+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…

2006-02-09T10:17:53+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…

2006-02-07T21:02:44+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.

2006-02-02T13:00:31+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’…

2006-01-25T16:32:55+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…

2006-01-25T15:05:57+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…

2006-01-02T16:39:12+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

2005-12-23T10:27:04+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…

2005-12-17T11:29:15+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.

2005-12-17T11:04:22+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…

2006-08-11T15:30:02+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…

2006-08-07T13:41:45+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…

2006-08-04T17:06:37+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…

2006-07-25T17:13:38+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

2006-07-13T13:57:51+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,…

2006-07-10T15:11:07+12:00 On Tuesday 4 July, Sam Rainey drowned on the Sogndals Elva river in Norway. He was in a party of five, and information from his paddling companions is that…