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2007-05-02T09:53:15+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…

2007-05-02T23:09:05+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…

2007-05-10T08:22:40+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

2007-05-17T21:05:57+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…

2007-05-27T09:36:34+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…

2007-07-12T22:15:13+12:00 Given the regretable history of unsafe engineering works in rivers, and the lack of consultation and consideration for the safety of instream users, the NZRCA has lodged its opposition…

2007-06-19T22:05:57+12:00 Its time for the VOK Kayaks Brass Monkey Kayak Race series again. This friendly event in its 20th year appeals to both new and experienced paddlers. There is a…

2007-06-12T14:39:59+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Moawhango tunnel will be closed for maintenance for approximately 10 days commencing on the evening of 21 June 2007. Rangipo Dam must be…

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…

2007-11-29T10:24:08+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…

2007-11-14T23:27:01+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…

2007-11-06T09:29:47+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…

2007-11-01T22:59:41+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…

2007-10-31T22:10:18+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…

2007-10-24T20:37:05+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…

2007-10-24T11:35:11+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…

2007-10-09T23:07:37+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…

2007-10-09T22:32:16+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…

2007-10-08T22:23:54+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…

2007-10-06T22:32:21+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…

2007-10-05T21:18:05+13:00 Duncan Catanach has compiled the NZRCA’s submission on Horizons’ One Plan. Conservation

2007-09-21T11:43:03+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…

2007-09-14T21:08:31+12:00 Due to a ‘weather bomb’ the river is high and no release will be happening as originally scheduled for Saturday 15. Access

2007-09-06T11:48:41+12:00 The NZRCA and Fish & Game have jointly submitted an application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River. The application seeks to preserve the natural condition of…