2007-06-08T14:49:58+12:00 Yesterday the Christchurch City Council voted to continue with the Central Plains Water Scheme despite serious community concerns regarding environmental and recreational impacts. The NZRCA issued a Media Release…
Read More2007-05-27T09:36:34+12:00 NZ Canoeing 07.1 is out, and features Extreme whitewater races on the rise (Guido Wassink), Newssplashes, New thinking needed to save our rivers (Guy Salmon), Andy Duff Race 2007…
Read More2007-05-17T21:05:57+12:00 [image:881 align=right size=thumbnail nolink=1]On average something is stolen from a car every ten minutes in New Zealand. Anecdotal evidence suggests that vehicle crime is a concern for paddlers leaving…
Read More2007-05-10T08:22:40+12:00 Mike Birch backgrounds the development of the Wairehu Playhole, describing the mitigation for the Tongariro Power Scheme negotiated by NZRCA and OPC. Conservation
Read More2007-05-02T23:09:05+12:00 [2 May] The NZRCA Executive and supporters enjoyed a productive meeting and a few runs on the Matakitaki at the AGM last weekend. All Exec members were available for…
Read More2007-05-02T09:53:15+12:00 Biosecurity NZ has today confirmed the presence of didymo in the Hurunui river. Remember to Check, Clean, Dry. Update: The algae has been found at the confluence with Sisters…
Read More2007-12-18T11:29:41+13:00 [29 November] Antz Longman has details of the final event in the CUMEC Freestyle Kayak Series, to be held on the Kaituna. The weekend will feature three events: Downriver…
Read More2007-12-14T10:05:00+13:00 [18 Oct] Genesis Energy have advised that they will be undertaking a significant maintenance programme on the Poutu canal in early 2008. In preparation for this work, an inspection…
Read More2007-12-13T12:08:35+13:00 The NZRCA has agreed release dates with Genesis Energy and HBCC for the Tongariro, Whakapapa and Moawhango, and the Waikaremoana scheme. Access
Read More2007-12-05T07:49:46+13:00 Sue McAllister has information from Contact Energy about releases on the Hawea river. 30 cumecs will be released on the first weekend of January and February 2008. Access
Read More2007-11-29T10:24:08+13:00 The inaugural NZ Boater X Festival is to be held at the National White Water Centre, Mangahao, Shannon in February 2008. This is to become an annual festival event…
Read More2007-11-14T23:27:01+13:00 The School of Physical Education at Otago University is conducting a nationwide survey soliciting the opinions of river recreation users. Kayakers are invited to complete an online survey about…
Read More2007-11-06T09:29:47+13:00 Biosecurity Minister Jim Anderton has confirmed that there is no evidence of live didymo in the river samples from the central North Island. The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board, which…
Read More2007-11-01T22:59:41+13:00 MAF Biosecurity has been working with Central North Island partners including the Department of Conservation, Fish & Game New Zealand, Genesis Energy, Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board, and the New…
Read More2007-10-31T22:10:18+13:00 Dead didymo cells have been found in samples of water taken late last week from the Tongariro, Whakapapa, Mangatepopo and Whanganui rivers. Live cells need to be present before…
Read More2007-10-24T20:37:05+13:00 NZ Canoeing 07.2 is out, featuring Reprieve for the Gowan! (Guido Wassink), Rescue Course Subsidy Guidelines, Protecting the Hurunui from dam-nation (Tony Ward-Holmes), Newsplashes, New thinking needed to save…
Read More2007-10-24T11:35:11+13:00 John Snook advises, In 2008 Waiariki Academy of Sport is offering young kayakers an outstanding opportunity to train in a competitive, knowledgeable environment and receive world-class coaching and support…
Read More2007-10-09T23:07:37+13:00 Antz Longman at CUMEC Magazine has launched a new series of freestyle kayak events. Over the months of October, November and December the NZ Freestyle Kayak Series will be…
Read More2007-10-09T22:32:16+13:00 Thanks to the work by Alan Hoffman, the Tekapo Whitewater Trust, NZRCA and Meridian have agreed dates for Pukaki and Tekapo Whitewater Course releases for the 2007/08 season. The…
Read More2007-10-08T22:23:54+13:00 Zak Shaw and friends are heading to India: An international team including Ben Jackson and myself, both from the NZ Kayak School, are teaming up with a few others…
Read More2007-10-06T22:32:21+13:00 Issue 3 of Antz Longman’s CUMEC Magazine is out now at local kayakstores, bookstores, dairies and petrol stations. Inside you will find the World Freestyle Championships 2007, Teva River…
Read More2007-10-05T21:18:05+13:00 Duncan Catanach has compiled the NZRCA’s submission on Horizons’ One Plan. Conservation
Read More2007-09-21T11:43:03+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 22) is postponed until Sunday due to lack of water. Update: Saturday 22 September. There is no…
Read More2007-09-15T17:30:03+12:00 Roy Bailey from Central Otago Whitewater warns, All paddlers heading into the middle section of the Shotover River, Skippers bridge to Deep Creek, are advised to contact Skippers Canyon…
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