CUMEC Magazine Issue 13 February 11th, 2020 Cumec Magazine issue 13 is now available featuring articles on the threatened Morgans Gorge by Keith Riley, India’s Pindar River by Kev England, an interview with Pete Simpson. Plus coverage… Read More
Tongariro flowing February 11th, 2020 2011-05-02T09:45:39+12:00 Genesis Energy have advised that there will be a scheduled outage at Rangipo Power Station between 9am and 5pm, on Thursday 5 May. The Tongariro River, downstream of Rangipo… Read More
NZ Canoeing 11.1, Autumn 2011 February 11th, 2020 The latest NZ Canoeing 11.1 has been sent to members, featuring West Coast Whitewater is officially awesome (Andy England), A tribute to Graham Egarr (Paul Caffyn), Conservation News: Matiri, Mokihinui… Read More
Forest and Bird urge support for wild Mokihinui February 11th, 2020 2011-02-03T21:19:56+13:00 Forest and Bird have launched a campaign against taxpayer-owned Meridian Energy’s proposal to dam the wild and scenic Mōkihinui River. “Forest & Bird was joined by MPs, including Chris… Read More
NZ Canoeing 10.3, Summer 2010 February 11th, 2020 2010-12-21T21:52:58+13:00 The latest NZ Canoeing 10.3 has been sent to members, featuring Too precious to dam (Polly Miller), Lessons from Mangatepopo (Mick Hopkinson), Conservation News (Land and Water Forum, Hurunui… Read More
Guide to the Whanganui River, 18th edition, now available February 11th, 2020 2010-12-11T17:42:24+13:00 The 18th edition Whitewater NZ’s Guide to the Whanganui River is now available with some changes to accommodation and branding. Available at DOC Centers near the river or order… Read More
CUMEC Magazine Issue 12 February 11th, 2020 Cumec Issue 12 has been released for the Spring/Summer season. Focussed on adventure paddling the issue contains an interview with Kiwi Adventurer Mike Abbott, Andi Uhl writes about keeping the… Read More
Consent moratorium on Waiau River February 11th, 2020 2010-11-23T18:31:43+13:00 Environment Canterbury Commissioners have imposed a moratorium on resource consents to take, dam, divert or use water in the Waiau River catchment, saying “A moratorium would also allow due… Read More
Kayak scholarships at Waiariki Academy of Sport February 11th, 2020 2010-10-27T21:58:35+13:00 Waiariki Academy of Sport, at the Waiariki Institute of Technology in Rotorua are offering scholarships for their Kayak/Waka Squad 2011. Study at Waiariki, and train on the world-class rivers… Read More
Protest descent of Mokihinui February 11th, 2020 2010-10-25T21:01:58+13:00 120 kayakers and environmentalists staged a mass descent of the Mokihinui River (video) on Sunday to protest Meridian’s proposed 85m dam. Meridian’s consents to dam the wild and scenic… Read More
NZ Canoeing Spring 2010 February 11th, 2020 2010-10-09T15:21:01+13:00 The latest NZ Canoeing has been sent to members, featuring Conservation News (Rivers in the media, Hurunui River moratorium, Mokihinui River, Mokihinui Stockton film, Central Plains Water, Land and… Read More
Two Mangahao releases for October February 11th, 2020 2010-09-09T13:10:17+12:00 Two Mangahao releases have been scheduled for October 2010. 9 October 2010: a replacement release for the cancellation in October last year. 30 October 2010: the spring release for… Read More
Access to the Waiatoto February 11th, 2020 2010-09-01T22:29:48+12:00 Some months ago the Otago conservancy of DOC released their proposed Mt Aspiring National Park Management Plan. It is due to be approved by the NZ Conservation Authority and… Read More
Tribunal recommends amending Nevis WCO to prohibit dam February 11th, 2020 2010-08-24T22:46:44+12:00 The Special Tribunal appointed to consider Fish & Game New Zealand’s application to amend the Water Conservation (Kawarau) Order 1997 in respect of the Nevis River has recommended that… Read More
Whitewater NZ Annual Report 2012 February 11th, 2020 2012-07-02T20:48:31+12:00 Whitewater NZ President Polly Miller has released the associations’ Annual Report for 2012, commenting “It’s been another busy year for kayaking and for river conservation. Highlights from the year… Read More
Jeff’s Joy access temporary closure February 11th, 2020 2012-06-26T14:17:59+12:00 Timberlands advise they are closing Ngahuinga Road from Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 June to clear overhanging trees. This affects access to Jeff’s Joy on the Rangitaiki River Access Read More
Westpower reactivates Waitaha hydro scheme February 11th, 2020 2012-06-12T10:44:06+12:00 Counter to the trend of recent cancellations of hydro projects, Westpower has reactivated plans to develop hydro on the Waitaha River. The scheme was first announced in 2007. WestPower… Read More
Matakitaki and Wairau hydro schemes also on hold February 11th, 2020 2012-05-31T16:19:10+12:00 The Nelson Mail reports that the Matakitaki river hydro scheme proposed by Network Tasman, and the Wairau river hydro scheme proposed by TrustPower, have both been placed on hold… Read More
PCE report: Hydroelectricity or wild rivers? February 11th, 2020 2012-05-31T15:52:04+12:00 The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr. Jan Wright has issued a report “Hydroelectricity or wild rivers? Climate change versus natural heritage” (PDF, 5MB) highlighting the weaknesses of the… Read More
Meridian abandons proposed Mōkihinui dam February 11th, 2020 2012-05-22T10:40:50+12:00 Meridian announced today that they are no longer pursuing a dam on the wild and scenic Mōkihinui River citing concerns over their ability to secure resource consents and approval… Read More
Arnold scheme postponed February 11th, 2020 2012-05-19T17:24:47+12:00 The Otago Daily Times reports that Trustpower has postponed the Arnold hydro scheme citing adverse economic conditions. Trustpower have been granted consents for the scheme and the agreed mitigation… Read More
Clutha hydro plans on hold February 11th, 2020 2012-05-01T08:51:27+12:00 Contact Energy has announced that it won’t be proceeding with proposed hydro development options for Luggate (25m, 86MW), Queensberry (14m, 160MW), Beaumont (30m, 185MW) and Tuapeka Mouth (50m, 350MW)…. Read More
Update on Aratiatia access February 11th, 2020 2012-04-22T19:40:38+12:00 Whitewater NZ Access Officer Matt Bennett has been following up on the Aratiatia situation and provides the following update: Last month a group of kayakers including Ben Brown and… Read More
Transcendance: insight into extreme sports February 11th, 2020 2012-04-21T20:15:16+12:00 Josh Neilson (Southern Underground Productions) is touring his latest extreme sport documentary Transcendance featuring Mike Abbott (whitewater kayaker), William Trubridge (freediver), Vanessa Quin (downhill mountain biker), Jokke Somer (wingsuit… Read More
