News

2008-09-10T08:15:09+12:00 Our wild rivers are threatened by climate change and runaway power consumption. Electricity demand is predicted to keep growing at 1.3% – 2% or an extra 150-200 megawatts of…

2008-09-09T22:49:58+12:00 [9 September] NZRCA and King Country Energy have agreed to a Mangahao release on Saturday 18 October. Negotiations are continuing regarding a replacement for a previously cancelled release, likely…

2008-09-06T21:17:06+12:00 Submissions are invited to the Special Tribunal to assess Fish and Game’s application to amend the Kawarau River Water Conservation Order 1997. The initiative is specifically in opposition to…

2008-09-05T12:04:26+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 6) is unlikely to proceed due to a lack of water. Update 6 September: The release has…

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…

2008-08-21T13:17:51+12:00 SPARC have announced that applications for the Hillary Expedition 2008/2009 are now open. Funding is available for up to six teams for outdoor adventures in New Zealand or around…

2008-08-16T19:56:37+12:00 Network Tasman is proposing a 30MW hydro dam on the Matakitaki river near Murchison. Two possible locations have been proposed; a lower one at Blue Rock would interfere with…

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…

2008-07-28T21:35:31+12:00 Bruce Clarke at Kaimai Canoe Club has passed on the Wairoa Release dates for the 2008/2009 season. Access

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

2008-05-05T21:51:56+12:00 Between runs down the Kaituna the hard-working NZRCA Executive got plenty of business done. NZRCA President Mike Birch presented the Annual Report to Members for 2008. Andy England was…

2008-04-30T22:15:05+12:00 Kieron Thorpe compiled the NZRCA’s submission opposing further mine discharges into Ten Mile Creek, near Greymouth. 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…

2009-01-28T15:09:20+13:00 The NZRCA has agreed release dates with Genesis Energy and HBCC for the Piripaua and Whakamarino releases for 2009. Access

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…

2009-01-14T19:59:45+13:00 Duncan Catanach has compiled the NZRCA’s Further Submission on National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation. The proposed NPS seeks to encourage electricity generation from renewable sources, but NZRCA’s…

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

2008-12-08T12:20:09+13:00 The rāhui on the Waikato River between Control Gates and Huka Falls on the Waikato River has been lifted. Access