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
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
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
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, 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
NZ Canoeing Autumn 2010 February 11th, 2020 2010-05-24T22:58:45+12:00 The latest NZ Canoeing, Autumn 2010 (The Blacker issue) has been sent to members, and features Conservation news (Mokihinui dam, Canterbury Water Conservation Orders) (Tony Ward-Holmes), Hurunui (Polly Miller),… Read More
CPW decision released by commissioners February 11th, 2020 2010-06-23T11:02:48+12:00 [4 June] Commissioners have released their decision granting Central Plains Water consents for CPW to construct river intake structures and take water from the Rakaia and the Waimakariri. Following… Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 11 February 11th, 2020 CUMEC #11 is out, featuring Buller Festival 2010, Only in Africa, The Slalom Diaries, Quickfire: Wairoa Extreme Race, Interview: Jez Blanchard, Misadventure on the Bo Bo, plus the magazine is… Read More
West Coast Whitewater Kayaking Survey 2010 February 11th, 2020 2010-07-15T17:52:05+12:00 The West Coast Whitewater Kayaking Survey 2010 is now live and Whitewater New Zealand encourages anyone who has paddled on the Coast to complete it. Andy England is doing… Read More
Whitewater NZ AGM 2010 outcomes February 11th, 2020 2010-07-20T11:24:51+12:00 The Annual General Meeting for Whitewater NZ was held on Saturday 20 at the Arawa Clubrooms in Christchurch. The Annual Report for 2010 was accepted. Several Executive members stood… Read More
2010 Hillary Expedition applications open February 11th, 2020 Applications are now open for the 2010 Hillary Expedition grant administered by SPARC. $100,000 is available to support Hillary Expedition 2010 and this year SPARC are actively seeking applications from… 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
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
Whitewater NZ backs Hurunui moratorium February 11th, 2020 2010-05-20T21:58:40+12:00 In the wake of the sacking of Environment Canterbury (ECAN) councillors and the dissolution of the Water Conservation Order for the Hurunui River Whitewater NZ has joined the North… Read More
Mangahao release February 11th, 2020 2010-05-07T10:12:27+12:00 A Mangahao release has been scheduled for 22 May to replace the release which was cancelled last month. Access Read More
Whitewater NZ, F&B, DOC appeal Mōkihinui dam February 11th, 2020 2010-04-30T10:20:23+12:00 Whitewater NZ have submitted an appeal to the Environment Court over the consent granted to Meridian Energy for a dam on the Mōkihinui River. The appeal seeks that the… Read More
Buller Festival 2010 February 11th, 2020 2010-01-18T22:48:14+13:00 Ben Jackson announces the goods for Buller Festival 2010. Friday March 5 – Kayak Boater Cross on Murchison’s endangered Matakitaki. Saturday March 6 – Kayak Slalom (individual and teams),… Read More
Tekapo release cancelled but Pukaki spilling February 11th, 2020 2010-01-27T14:45:49+13:00 Alan Hoffman reports that the Tekapo Release this weekend has been cancelled due to the high level of Lakes Tekapo and Pukaki. Consequently the Pukaki spillway will be discharging… Read More
FJ @ FJ 2010 – Freestyle Jam at Full James February 11th, 2020 2010-03-05T10:15:58+13:00 Brendan Bayly advises about a Freestyle Kayaking event open to everyone of all ranges of abilities at Fulljames/Ngaawapurua rapids in Taupo, 20 and 21 March (weekend after citroen race)…. Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 10 February 11th, 2020 CUMEC #10 is available now, and features an interview with Andy Fuller, Whitewater Frontiers – The Indian Himalayas by James Thorp, Into the Jungle – Exploring Sumatra by Jared Meehan,… Read More
New legislation weakens Water Conservation Orders and paves the way for dams on the Hurunui River February 11th, 2020 2010-04-01T13:40:08+13:00 This week, with the passing of the Environment Canterbury (Temporary Commissioners and Improved Water Management) Bill, the National Government has fundamentally undermined Water Conservation Orders in Canterbury, reneged on… Read More
Mangahao release postponed February 11th, 2020 2010-04-07T10:52:49+12:00 Mangahao Joint Venture has advised that the Mangahao release this Saturday will be postponed. A test operation on the the No. 2 dam bypass gate was carried out yesterday… Read More
Kayaker drowns on Mararoa River February 11th, 2020 2010-04-08T12:16:09+12:00 Invercargill man Mark Tressler (45) drowned on the Marora River, Southland on Monday 5 April. Reports indicate that the kayaker capsized and swam and was unresponsive to CPR. The… Read More
Josh Neilson presents ‘Realm’ February 11th, 2020 2010-04-14T21:22:25+12:00 Josh Neilson‘s latest production is called REALM: it follows four NZ kayakers around the world providing an insight into each of their lives, what they do and what motivates… Read More
