Means of Production Premier, Christchurch 5 December February 11th, 2020 2008-11-27T14:04:39+13:00 See the premier of Means of Production at PaddlerZone on Friday 5 December (from 6:30pm). Entry is $2 to aid the NZRCA work on the Hurunui Water Conservation Order…. Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 6 February 11th, 2020 2008-11-17T22:32:22+13:00 CUMEC #6 features female kayakers doing slalom, sea kayaking, expedition paddling and surf kayaking. The issue contains articles on dealing with headspace, descending the Marsyandi, an introduction to surf… Read More
NZ Canoeing Spring 2008 – the black issue February 11th, 2020 New Zealand rivers are under threat as never before. NZ Whitewater: 125 great kayaking runs could soon be ’75 great kayaking runs’. Did you know that the proposed Kaituna dam… Read More
Tekapo course release update February 11th, 2020 2008-10-24T12:31:59+13:00 The Tekapo Whitewater Course release for Sunday 26 October has been cancelled. A new release is available on Monday 27 October. Access Read More
Tekapo, Pukaki and Tongariro release dates for 2008/2009 February 11th, 2020 2008-10-19T15:09:51+13:00 The NZRCA and Meridian have agreed release dates for the Tekapo river and Tekapo Whitewater Course. The Pukaki will also be running on Sunday 1 February and Sunday 15… Read More
Higher flows on Access 10 (Tongariro River) for 8 weeks February 11th, 2020 2008-10-17T09:59:26+13:00 Earlier this year, Genesis Energy undertook a significant maintenance programme on the Poutu Canal. Electricity shortages and bad weather meant that the programme was not finished. A further 8… Read More
NZRCA submission to protect Nevis River February 11th, 2020 2008-10-04T21:26:00+13:00 The iconic Nevis river is the subject of plans by Pioneer Generation to build a 40MW hydro dam. In opposition to this Fish & Game have applied for a… Read More
Special Tribunal for Hurunui WCO appointed February 11th, 2020 2008-09-30T21:54:51+13:00 Jim Lynch (chair), Dr Gerry Closs, Dr Gail Tipa and Adrienne Williams have been appointed to consider an application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River. Water… Read More
NZ Freestyle Kayak Series launches with Blissfest 2008 February 11th, 2020 2008-09-30T21:27:42+13:00 The NZ Freestyle Kayak Series encompasses four events throughout New Zealand over a four month period. The series commences with Blissfest 2008 in Dunedin (3, 4, 5 October, details)…. Read More
Whakapapa release in doubt February 11th, 2020 2008-09-26T11:32:25+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 27) is unlikely to proceed due to a lack of water. Update 27 September: The release has… Read More
Wild Rivers Images Needed February 11th, 2020 2009-05-04T12:54:13+12:00 Whitewater NZ Conservation Officer Glenn Murdoch is busy putting together a slideshow demonstrating the beauty of our wild, remote and scenic rivers. He is looking for high quality images… Read More
NZRCA AGM 2009 outcomes February 11th, 2020 2009-04-27T21:35:04+12:00 The NZRCA Annual General Meeting was held yesterday in at the Awara Clubrooms in Christchurch. Outgoing President Mike Birch presented the Annual Report to Members for 2009. Following elections… Read More
NZ Canoeing Summer 2009 February 11th, 2020 2009-04-22T13:05:40+12:00 The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring NZRCA Draft Conservation Strategy (Duncan Catanach), Conservation News (Tony Ward-Holmes), AGM, The Clarence River (Maggie Oakley), Release schedule, [Seeking]… Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 7 February 11th, 2020 Cumec Magazine Issue #7 (March 2009) is out now (subscriptions), featuring Himalayan River Girls (Sophie Hoskins and Malika Davies), NZFKS 2008, Laos (Sean Bozkewycz and Lachie Carracher), Kayaker Categories, Fiordland,… Read More
Numbers needed for Waikaremoana releases February 11th, 2020 2009-04-20T18:20:10+12:00 The NZRCA is assisting the Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and Genesis Energy to organise the next Waikaremoana release on the Waikaretaheke River. In order for the release to go… Read More
Support sought for Manukau Whitewater Park February 11th, 2020 2009-04-09T12:54:34+12:00 An ambitious proposal for a $60 million artificial whitewater park as part of Stage 2 of the TelstraClear Pacific Events center has been launched. The Counties Manakau Community Trust… Read More
Central Plains Water dam knocked back February 11th, 2020 2009-04-08T12:06:01+12:00 The commissioners hearing the resource consent application for the Central Plains Water (CPW) scheme have indicated they are likely to reject plans (PDF, 96KB) for a dam in the… Read More
Submission on RMA Simplifying proposals February 11th, 2020 2009-04-05T11:03:52+12:00 Tony Ward-Holmes compiled the NZRCA’s Submission on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment. The proposed National Government bill aims to simplify resource management processes but jeopardise the opportunity… Read More
Waikaremoana releases to go ahead February 11th, 2020 2009-04-02T14:04:26+13:00 The Piripaua and Whakamarino releases will be going ahead this weekend (4th and 5th April 2009). Bernie Kelly was at the river last weekend clearing logs and obstructions and… Read More
Josh Neilson presents ‘Ways of Life’ February 11th, 2020 2009-03-23T21:08:41+13:00 Kiwi kayak auteur Josh Neilson writes, “This film follows us kayaking in Norway, USA and the Nepali Womens Kayak Expedition that happened last year. I was lucky enough to… Read More
ARC safety bylaw attracts opposition February 11th, 2020 2009-03-16T23:30:18+13:00 Kayakers face fines of $200 for failing to carry a powerful light at night in after a safety bylaw was recently adopted by the Auckland Regional Council. Numerous kayaking… Read More
NZRCA Annual General Meeting 2009 February 11th, 2020 2009-03-14T13:20:05+13:00 The NZRCA Annual General Meeting will be held in Christchurch on Saturday 25 April from 10am-4:30pm at the Arawa Canoe Club Clubrooms at Kerrs Reach (off Avonside Drive). Guest… Read More
Numbers needed for Waikaremoana releases February 11th, 2020 2009-03-11T17:54:30+13:00 The NZRCA is assisting the Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and Genesis Energy to organise the next two Waikaremoana release weekends on the Waikaretaheke River. In order for the releases… Read More
Mangahao Release February 11th, 2020 2009-03-11T17:51:23+13:00 King Country Energy have advised that there will be a Mangahao release on Saturday 28 March. Access Read More
