News

2006-07-07T13:18:44+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…

2006-07-05T09:43:31+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…

2006-07-03T08:18:45+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…

2006-07-02T18:26:56+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…

2006-06-24T14:49:06+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…

2006-06-11T09:21:50+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

2006-05-30T09:38:01+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…

2006-05-17T15:17:53+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…

2006-05-07T09:48:01+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…

2006-05-01T22:53:00+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…

2006-04-27T19:21:37+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…

[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…

2006-04-09T15:48:15+12:00 John Rice recounts his experience of a serious pin on the Whataroa River, in December 2005. Safety

2006-04-06T13:41:39+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….

2006-12-23T17:31:42+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…

2006-12-21T22:45:48+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…

2006-12-18T22:55:08+13:00 Genesis Energy and the NZRCA have agreed 2007 dates for the Moawhango, Tongariro and Whakapapa releases. Access

2006-12-16T21:19:31+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…

2006-12-09T11:23:22+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…

2006-12-02T20:50:58+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

2006-12-02T16:20:23+13:00 Leanne Mulcahy has advised flow dates and several major events for the Mangahao National White Water Centre in Shannon. All training, recreational slalom, and freestyle/river paddlers welcome! Guaranteed water…

2006-11-18T21:09:35+13:00 Graham Charles has announced the 4th edition of his definitive whitewater guide to New Zealand. The 2006 edition features some new runs including Blackball, Falls Creek, and Tuakopai, new…

2006-11-11T21:32:23+13:00 Unfortunately, didymo has been reported in the Makarora and Wilkin rivers and is suspected in the Young. In a reprieve for the North Island, algae reported by an angler…

2006-11-08T21:50:37+13:00 Sunspots Kayak Shop in Rotorua have a new Didymo washing station. This facility will be free for kayakers and fishermen for cleaning their gear. It has been set up…