Tekapo Throwdown, 26 & 27 October
2013-10-03T09:22:17+13:00 This year’s Tekapo Throwdown will be held on the 26th and 27th of October (Labour Weekend) at the Tekapo Whitewater Centre. The social event encompasses a variety of fun…
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RMA reforms challenged
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC, architect of the Resource Management Act has decried the changes in a report Protecting New Zealand’s Environment writing, “The Government’s proposals will replace [sections 6 and 7]…
Read MoreWaitohi scheme gets a green light
ECAN Commissioners have approved the Hurunui Water Project’s (HWP) application to Environment Canterbury for consents to take water from the Hurunui River for irrigation (Report and Decision of Hearing Commissioners,…
Read More1080 operation around Perth River
Zero Invasive Predators Ltd (ZIP), DOC and Predator Free 2050 Limited are carrying out research in the Perth River Valley, to develop an approach to completely remove possums (and potentially…
Read MoreJetboat sunk in Maori Gully
2017-08-04T09:56:44+12:00 Ian Fox, Deputy Harbourmaster for ECan, has issued a river hazard warning: The Environment Canterbury Harbourmaster’s Office has received today a report that on Sunday 23 July 2017 a…
Read MoreWhitewater NZ backs Freshwater Rescue Plan
2017-07-17T23:09:09+12:00 Kayakers’ habitat is New Zealand’s freshwater rivers; these rivers are increasingly under threat due to deteriorating water quality. In endorsing the Freshwater Rescue Plan, Whitewater NZ joins numerous other…
Read MoreSubmissions sought on Kaituna River plan
2017-05-31T20:37:36+12:00 The Te Maru o Kaituna River Authority is seeking submissions on the new Kaituna River Document. This document outlines the strategy for management of the Kaituna River itself, as…
Read MoreHunua Falls run in “leap of faith”
2017-04-05T22:17:00+12:00 On Wednesday 29 March, Lawrance Simpson posted a video of himself running Hunua Falls (30m) for a possible first descent. Hunua Falls is on the Wairoa River in the…
Read MoreKayakers frustrated by Mangahao release failure
2017-03-22T08:04:22+13:00 Kayakers from all over the North Island were looking forward to the Mangahao River dam release scheduled for Saturday 18 March, after many years of non-releases, ostensibly to repair…
Read MoreThe Endless Summer 2016-2017
2016-12-17T21:15:41+13:00 Check out the amazing series of whitewater events planned for this summer, from Christmas at the Kaituna to the Okere Falls Champions Race & Andy Duff Memorial Race, to…
Read MoreKaikoura Earthquake – Take care on the river and let us know any changes
2016-11-17T22:32:16+13:00 The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck North Canterbury in the early morning of Monday 14 November has caused some dramatic changes to our landscapes. Huge landslides have fallen into…
Read More2016 AGM and Canoeist of the Year
2016-08-28T18:39:29+12:00 On Saturday 27 July, Whitewater NZ held its Annual General Meeting at University of Canterbury, Christchurch. We reviewed the previous year’s achievements and challenges. Other highlights included: Ian Fox…
Read MoreClosure of Motueka River for logging (till 18 Nov)
2016-06-15T08:20:26+12:00 Tasman District Council have granted Hancock Forest Management a temporary closure of the Motueka River in a ~5km section of the Motueka River from near the Northern end of…
Read MoreRangitaiki River (Aniwhenua) closure 29 Mar-1 Apr
2016-03-11T22:23:17+13:00 (Updated) Timberlands Forestry have advised that they will be tree felling next to the Rangitaiki River approximately 400m downstream of the power station and as such are restricting public…
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