Canterbury Water Management Strategy February 11th, 2020 2009-05-17T16:21:08+12:00 The Canterbury Mayoral Forum is consulting on a sustainable water management framework for Canterbury through the Canterbury Water Management Strategy (CWMS). The discussion document (PDF, 1.3Mb) offers four options… Read More
Contact proposes additional dams on Clutha February 11th, 2020 2009-05-05T21:34:53+12:00 Contact Energy has dusted off plans for four separate hydropower dams on the Clutha River. Existing dams at Clyde and Roxburgh would be joined by dams at any of… Read More
Wairoa Extreme Race 2010 February 11th, 2020 Stefan Gilmour advises the Wairoa Extreme Race is going to be back for 2010. It is going to be a one-day race format with the time trial starting at 10.20… Read More
NZ Canoeing 0.3, Summer 2009 February 11th, 2020 2009-12-27T22:08:39+13:00 The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring Conservation news (Hurunui, Matiri, Mokihinui, CPW, Log books, Access) (Tony Ward-Holmes), A day on a wild river (Tony Ward-Holmes),… Read More
Stockton Plateau hydro to proceed February 11th, 2020 2009-12-20T21:16:33+13:00 Commissioners have indicated in a Minute (issued 18 December) that consents for the Stockton Plateau hydro project have been approved. The project is likely to slightly reduce the number… Read More
DOC confirms Upper Waiau access February 11th, 2020 2009-12-14T23:15:47+13:00 DOC have released the Operational Plan for the St James Conservation Area. It recognised the value of the Upper Waiau, noting Below the point where it is joined by… Read More
Rangipo power station shut-down February 11th, 2020 2009-12-14T15:31:20+13:00 Genesis Energy have advised that the Rangipo Power Station is planned to be shut down between the 7th and 18th January 2010. Based on past years, the flow below… Read More
Release dates for 2010 February 11th, 2020 2009-12-14T15:03:44+13:00 Release dates for 2010 have been added to the Events & Releases section for: Tongariro River Waikaretaheke River Tekapo River Access Read More
Day on a Wild River, 28/29 November February 11th, 2020 2009-11-18T23:04:26+13:00 Across the country, the organisations involved with Wild Rivers are hosting a “Day on a Wild River” to help everybody understand the beauty and importance of New Zealand’s remaining… Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 9 February 11th, 2020 Antz Longman advises, CUMEC Magazine issue #9 is out now featuring Canadian Summers, Creeking in Val Sesia, Italy by Justin Gale, interview with Mike Dawson on the Sickline World Championships,… Read More
Revised Waimakariri scheme likely to proceed February 11th, 2020 2009-11-05T17:38:24+13:00 Whitewater NZ Conservation Officer Tony Ward-Holmes advises, “The Central Plains Water Commissioners have issued “Minute 11” (PDF, 453KB), which in their words is “in effect an interim decision.” The… Read More
Mangahao Release Cancelled February 11th, 2020 2009-10-31T09:11:46+13:00 The Mangahao Release, which was scheduled for today, has been cancelled due to mechanical failure. Todd Energy have advised that the slalom course will be running with 12 cumecs… Read More
Jetboats on Upper Shotover, November 1 February 11th, 2020 2009-10-29T20:11:59+13:00 Gordon Rayner advises another speed limit uplifting has been arranged to allow jetboats to travel on the Upper Shotover on Sunday 1 November. There will be 8 to 10… Read More
Wild Rivers Campaign launched February 11th, 2020 2009-10-28T19:42:23+13:00 Eight conservation and outdoor recreation groups have combined to fight for New Zealand’s wild rivers. The groups are Fish & Game, Federated Mountain Clubs, Forest & Bird, Whitewater NZ,… Read More
Jetboats on Upper Shotover, October 25 February 11th, 2020 2009-10-20T20:20:32+13:00 A speed limit uplifting has been arrange to allow jetboats to travel on the Upper Shotover on Sunday 25 October only. There will be 10 to 20 jet boats,… Read More
Hurunui Water Project consents on hold February 11th, 2020 2009-10-15T10:33:28+13:00 According to the Press, the Hurunui Water Project have placed their resource consent applications for a dam and weir on hold for a year, to allow the processes established… Read More
Save the Hurunui demonstration, 16 October February 11th, 2020 2009-10-06T22:45:02+13:00 Dambusters are organising a Save the Hurunui march in central Christchurch on Friday 16 October. We are keen to get as many kayaks on the mighty Avon at 12.15pm… Read More
Matakitaki sections may be spared from hydro February 11th, 2020 2009-10-03T16:38:04+13:00 Network Tasman has released an update regarding the outcomes of their pre-feasibility studies regarding hydro on the Matakitaki River. The good news is that kayakers’ have been heard loud… Read More
Whakapapa Release Confirmed February 11th, 2020 2009-09-26T07:20:37+12:00 Genesis Energy have confirmed that the release will proceed today, (Sunday, 26 September) Access Read More
BlissFest 2009, 3 and 4 October, Dunedin February 11th, 2020 BlissFest 2009 is coming up (3 and 4 October) in Dunedin. This festival is in it’s fifth year and features a variety of events including a boatercross, giant slalom and… Read More
Whitewater NZ appeals Hurunui WCO February 11th, 2020 2009-09-22T21:12:50+12:00 Whitewater NZ has appealed the Special Tribunal’s recommendation for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui seeking inclusion of the South Branch in order to protect the outstanding characteristics… Read More
Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy released February 11th, 2020 2009-09-15T09:35:25+12:00 The Canterbury Water Management Strategy was released on Thursday 3 September. This strategy will be pivotal for kayakers in Canterbury and nationwide as it is likely to govern water… Read More
Revised Hurunui WCO application submitted February 11th, 2020 2010-08-17T10:07:14+12:00 Whitewater NZ and Fish & Game have submitted a revised application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River. The revised application (PDF, 2.8MB) was a necessary step… Read More
Green Party campaign February 11th, 2020 2010-08-08T20:46:03+12:00 The Green Party has launched a campaign to save the Mokihinui River and our other wild rivers. Send the Prime Minister an e-card and download the petition: http://www.greens.org.nz/mokihinui Conservation Read More
