Kayaking at Level 1. June 8th, 2020 Well done New Zealand!Today (8th June 2020) Government has reported that there are no active cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand. Because of this we will move to Level 1… Read More
A Quick Guide to River Safety June 7th, 2020 A Quick Guide to River Safety Our collective efforts during Alert Level 3 and 4 has enabled New Zealand to do what many other countries have failed to do and… Read More
Fitness for Kayaking – Developing the ABC’s of Movement May 11th, 2020 Our collective efforts during the Alert Level 4 Lockdown period have led to some easing of restrictions. For lucky paddlers they have been able to get their white water fix… Read More
Whitewater at Level 2 May 11th, 2020 On Thursday (14th May) NZ will move into Level 2 Pandemic Alert. Whilst some lucky paddlers were able to get a whitewater fix during the Level 3 Alert over the… Read More
Fitness for Kayaking – Core Strength April 22nd, 2020 We are currently experiencing a time of great uncertainty due to COVID-19. Our current landscape has been dramatically changed with alterations to how we work, play, exercise, socialise and live…. Read More
Whitewater kayaking during a Level 3 Alert April 19th, 2020 Whitewater kayaking during a Level 3 Alert Over the past few weeks we’ve all been itching to get out on the water and I commend everyone for resisting that temptation…. Read More
Covid-19 update 13 April 2020 April 13th, 2020 At today’s 1pm Covid-19 briefing we heard that on Thursday (16th April) the Government will release guidance on what the shift from level 4 Alert to level 3 Alert will… Read More
Lockdown photocomp April 5th, 2020 Attention all WWNZ members. We have decided to run a photo competition to try and inspire those of you who are in lockdown at the moment dreaming of WW kayaking…. Read More
Tongariro release postponed April 1st, 2020 Due to the Covid-19 lockdown situation this month’s scheduled Tongariro release has been postponed. Whitewater NZ has negotiated with Genesis Energy to postpone this release until later in the year,… Read More
Covid-19. An update from the President. 23-03-2020. March 23rd, 2020 Things change fast. We are now in even stranger, tougher times. As of today, 23-03-2020, there are 102 cases of Corona virus, or Covid-19, infection in New Zealand. Community transferred… Read More
2019 Year in review February 12th, 2020 2019 has been a big year for WWNZ. Here’s a brief blow-by-blow run down of what’s been happening with us and around the country: Waitaha: After a five year long… Read More
Kaituna access resolved February 12th, 2020 The Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster, Peter Buell, will not re-issue a closure directive for the section of Pari Tūkino (Gnarly Gorge) on the Kaituna river that has been… Read More
Whakapapa access restricted February 12th, 2020 Todd Henry advises, “There is currently no river access allowed other than the scheduled Genesis releases on the Whakapapa/Whakapapanui River at the moment. Please be respectful of this.” The Landcorp/Pamu… Read More
Mokihinui River protected February 11th, 2020 The wild and scenic Mokihinui River is to be added to Kahurangi National Park. The Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage announced yesterday that 64,400 hectares of conservation land in the Mokihinui… Read More
Kayakers resist Kaituna access threat February 11th, 2020 Whitewater NZ and community representatives recently met with the Lake Rotoiti scenic reserves board where we proposed an access track through the scenic reserve land on river left. For details,… Read More
Waitaha river hydro application declined February 11th, 2020 Environment Minister David Parker has declined an application by Westpower for a concession to dam the wild and scenic Waitaha River at Morgan Gorge. The decision has been awaited since… Read More
Kayakers reject Westpower proposal, seek Waitaha protection February 11th, 2020 Kayakers have rejected Westpower’s proposal for a trust in mitigation for a proposed dam on on the Waitaha river. Eighteen months ago Whitewater NZ, FMC, Forest & Bird, and numerous… Read More
WWNZ AGM 2018 outcomes February 11th, 2020 The Whitewater NZ Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held via an online forum on Wednesday 29 August. The online approach was generally regarded as a positive development supporting solid representation… Read More
1080 drop at Ngaruroro River February 11th, 2020 A possum control operation is planned for the Tutaekuri area over the summer. The operators advise “there will be no 1080 risk to people who drink water from streams and… Read More
Site maintenance February 11th, 2020 1999-05-16T18:13:32+12:00 Updated links to missing Auckland University Canoe Club website and new Waimanui Canoe Club website. Fixed broken links on News page (thanks Gary). Changed What’s new? page to News… Read More
Pukaki Release February 11th, 2020 1999-03-30T22:34:13+12:00 Some images from the Pukaki Release on Sunday 28 are now online in the new Whitewater Gallery section. Read More
Shotover picture February 11th, 2020 1999-04-28T18:08:42+12:00 Added a Shotover picture to the Whitewater Gallery. Added email link for Open Canoe Newsletter. Added bio for Robin Rutter-Baumann. Added link to Victoria Canoe Club on Clubs page. Read More
Rodeo results online February 11th, 2020 1999-03-30T22:37:57+12:00 The results from the NZFKC selection rodeo held on 27/28 March, and the dates of the next selection events are online at the NZFKC site. Read More
Accidents and Incidents, Clarence River images February 11th, 2020 1999-04-22T18:07:02+12:00 Trouble with jetboats? Have a look at our Safety / Accidents and Incidents article and form on the Safety page. Added several images of the Clarence River. Fixed misdirected… Read More
