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2008-08-27T15:20:28+12:00 Hugh Canard offers a warning about trees in our rivers from the recent stormy weather. Safety

2008-08-23T08:55:16+12:00 NZ Energy Ltd has applied for resource consents through the Tasman District Council for a hydro scheme on the Matiri River. The proposed scheme (PDF, 2Mb) would take water…

2008-08-06T21:34:09+12:00 Mick Hopkinson has been recognised as an international Explorer in the Class of 2008 honorees by the United States-based International Whitewater Hall of Fame. Mick Hopkinson was a slalom…

2008-07-13T15:45:48+12:00 Antz Longman advises, “CUMEC Magazine Issue 5 is now available at book and kayak stores all over New Zealand. In this issue we take a look in to the…

2008-07-07T23:05:30+12:00 Sophie Hoskins, Hester Hilbink and friends are working on a project to teach Nepalese girls to kayak. Sophie writes, “A friend from Sweden is organising this project. She has…

2008-07-04T14:03:41+12:00 NZ Canoeing 08.1 is now available, featuring Canoeist of the Year announced!, Newssplashes, Rivers under threat, Pack paddling on the Upper Kakapotahi (Joe Bousquin), New Thinking to Save Rivers…

2008-06-05T15:36:38+12:00 There has been some misunderstanding about access to Ngaawapurua Rapids (Waikato River, Taupo). Access is open to the public, however arrangements have to be made with the security company:…

2008-05-18T20:12:49+12:00 Ben Jackson has posted an excellent video showing why the wild and scenic Mokihinui river needs to be protected from Meridian’s hydro proposal. Conservation

2008-04-28T14:16:36+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the recreational release from Rangipo Dam, scheduled for Sunday 11th May will be changed to Saturday 31st May 2008. The postponement is due to…

2009-01-28T15:21:03+13:00 The NZRCA is assisting the Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and Genesis Energy to organise the next Piripaua release on Sunday, 01 February. In order for the release to go…

2009-01-27T22:01:15+13:00 Featuring big water action on Kawarau’s Citroen rapid, the Citroen Extreme Race is back as a one-day event, with an after-party at Dogleg takeout, featuring live band “SEABEAST”. Contact…

2008-12-17T16:25:37+13:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Poutu Canal will be reinstated on Friday 19th December, reducing the flow in the Tongariro River below Poutu intake to 16 m3/s General

2008-12-05T16:03:09+13:00 The Poutu Canal outage has been progressing ahead of schedule. The original completion date was 23 December, however, the likely finish date for this project is now between 16…

2008-12-05T10:52:07+13:00 The NZRCA has made a joint application with Fish and Game for a Water Conservation Order for the Hurunui River. Our intention is to protect the outstanding recreational amenity…

2008-12-01T12:48:45+13:00 The NZRCA is assisting the Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and Genesis Energy to organise the next Piripaua release on 7 December. In order for the release to go ahead…