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…
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,…
Read More2006-07-10T15:11:07+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…
Read More2006-07-07T13:18:44+12:00 Genesis Energy advise that the Whakapapa is on for tomorrow (Saturday 8 July). There was 58 cumecs of natural flow at 8:00am today, so at the normal rate of…
Read More2006-07-05T09:43:31+12:00 [5 July] Central Plains Water Trust has applied for extensive resource consents to take up to 40cu from each of the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers for irrigation of 60,000ha…
Read More2006-07-03T08:18:45+12:00 Fish and Game Otago is seeking additional protection for the Nevis River, in order to block a 45MW, $100m hydro proposal from Pioneer Generation. The Nevis River is unique…
Read More2006-07-02T18:26:56+12:00 Joe Anderson of Kaimai Canoe Club has passed on the release dates for the 2006-2007 season on the Wairoa River near Tauranga. Water reaches McLaren Falls at 10am and…
Read More2006-06-24T14:49:06+12:00 Years of lobbying have paid off after Environment Minister David Benson-Pope yesterday signed-off the Water Conservation Order for the Rangitata River. The Conservation Order identifies the outstanding characteristics of…
Read More2006-06-11T09:21:50+12:00 Many kayakers have encountered landowner concerns about Health and Safety issues. Tony Ward-Holmes clarifies access in the light of the Health and Safety in Employment Act. Access, Safety
Read More2006-05-30T09:38:01+12:00 Genesis Energy will be carrying out tests on the Poutu Intake gates this Friday 2nd June. The gates will be staged open from around 6.30am, with the full flow…
Read More2006-05-17T15:17:53+12:00 Several years ago the Government recieved a report from the Walking Access Reference Group regarding access to public waterways and lands. Access is a key issue for kayakers involving…
Read More2006-05-07T09:48:01+12:00 The Hurunui Community Water Development Project is investigating using Lake Sumner and the South branch of the Hurunui River to store water for irrigation. The scheme seeks to manage…
Read More2006-05-01T22:53:00+12:00 The NZRCA Executive and supporters enjoyed a productive meeting and the Tongariro releases at the AGM last weekend. Matt Barker of Auckland replaces Bruce Webber who is stepping down…
Read More2006-04-27T19:21:37+12:00 The NZRCA is aware that very few North Island kayakers are following the “check, clean, dry” procedure between catchments. Genesis Energy and the NZRCA have teamed up to make…
Read More[4 April] The NZRCA Annual General Meeting will be held in Turangi on the weekend of 29-30 April, 2006. All kayakers are welcome, especially those keen to get involved in…
Read More2006-04-09T15:48:15+12:00 John Rice recounts his experience of a serious pin on the Whataroa River, in December 2005. Safety
Read More2006-04-06T13:41:39+12:00 SPARC are seeking applications for the Hillary Expedition 2006 fund. SPARC will provide funding for up to six inspiring and cutting-edge adventures in whitewater kayaking and other outdoor sports….
Read More2006-12-23T17:31:42+13:00 NZ Canoeing 06.2 has been mailed to members and contains articles such as Great win for the Mokau River (Guido Wassink), What’s in a name? (Simon Callaghan), Sam the…
Read More2006-12-21T22:45:48+13:00 DOC has recently instituted a permit system for anyone wanting to paddle the Arthur River in Fiordland. DOC staff must supervise cleaning of kayaks and kayaks be transported dry…
Read More2006-12-18T22:55:08+13:00 Genesis Energy and the NZRCA have agreed 2007 dates for the Moawhango, Tongariro and Whakapapa releases. Access
Read More2006-12-16T21:19:31+13:00 16 December: In what appears to be a cave-in to political pressure, DOC has granted a concession to Bay Of Plenty Electricity for use of conservation estate for a…
Read More2006-12-09T11:23:22+13:00 A resource consent application by Trustpower for a new hydro power scheme on the West Coast’s Arnold River has been publicly notified by the West Coast Regional Council and…
Read More2006-12-02T20:50:58+13:00 According to The Press, didymo has been found in the Hollyford River. This is the 26th river in the South Island to be confirmed with didymo. Access, Conservation
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