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2009-03-11T17:51:23+13:00 King Country Energy have advised that there will be a Mangahao release on Saturday 28 March. Access

2009-03-06T13:14:07+13:00 Bill Parks writes, “Dave Kwant and I are working on a documentary on NZ kayaking, a combination why-we-kayak/conservation/history film. For the historical section we are looking for old footage…

2009-02-27T11:18:55+13:00 Bruce Webber (info@morefun.co.nz) is running a couple of kayaking events at the Kawerau Slalom site. On Saturday 7 March, there will be “two courses set up – an easy…

2009-02-23T23:32:53+13:00 BullerFest 2009 is rapidly approaching. Featuring Boater Cross on Friday 27 February. Kayak Slalom (individual and teams), Rafter Cross and the famous Rock the Buller Party on Saturday 28….

2009-02-12T22:53:20+13:00 Women on Whitewater (WOW) is happening in Murchison on 7-8 March, and at Aniwhenua on 20-22 March. These weekends are a chance for women of all skill levels to…

2009-02-09T22:09:15+13:00 The proposed National Policy Statement on Freshwater Management fails to safeguard recreational interests. For example, the definition in the NPS of “environmental flows and water levels” has specific regard…

2009-09-13T07:18:30+12:00 There has been enough rain overnight for the release to proceed today, (Sunday, 13 September) and there will be about 16 cumecs below the intake from about 9:00am. Access

2009-09-11T10:12:00+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the proposed Whakapapa release for tomorrow (September 26) will probably proceed, although the river flow can change quickly . Further information. Access

2009-09-02T11:01:01+12:00 Whitewater NZ 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…

2009-08-28T16:47:18+12:00 In a review of the Kahurangi National Park Management Plan, DOC are proposing a yearly limit on trips (twelve, across the entire park), a restriction on landings, and a…

2009-08-19T09:17:03+12:00 [19 August] The Hurunui Water Project (HWP) has applied to Environment Canterbury (ECan) for consents to erect two dams on the Hurunui; a weir at the Lake Sumner outlet…

2009-08-19T09:02:14+12:00 The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring Canoeist of the Year – Graeme Wilson (WWCC), Conservation News (Tony Ward-Holmes), NZRCA …now Whitewater NZ (Polly Miller), and…

2009-07-31T10:53:33+12:00 DoC is seeking feedback on the St James Conservation Area. This is your chance to be heard regarding access to the classic Upper Waiau. Submissions due 14 September. Access

2009-07-15T22:58:43+12:00 Whitewater NZ works to protect and conserve rivers, improve opportunities for kayakers to enjoy our whitewater resources safely, and protect public access to rivers for recreational use. Incorporated in…

Cumec Magazine Issue #8 (July 2009) is out now with a Safety and Rescue flavour, featuring an interview with Zak Shaw, 10 Lessons Learnt from the River, All the Way…

2009-07-09T09:10:50+12:00 The Matakitaki River is under threat of three dams, which would inundate the Middle Matakitaki and dewater the Lower Matakitaki. We need your feedback about the damming of the…

2009-06-21T15:11:51+12:00 Existing access to the multi-day Waiatoto River is under threat by new access arrangements outlined in DoC’s Mount Aspiring National Park Draft Management Plan (PDF, 760K). The plan intends…

2009-06-09T11:25:39+12:00 Network Tasman is proposing hydro dams on the Matakitaki river and the Glenroy river near Murchison. The company has purchased land in the Matakitaki valley and is conducting feasibility…

2009-06-03T19:41:44+12:00 Apparently a permit system is being enforced for access through the Kaingaroa Forest to sections such as the Jeff’s Joy run on the Rangitaiki river. The forest is managed…