RMA reforms challenged February 11th, 2020 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 More
Waitohi scheme gets a green light February 11th, 2020 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 More
1080 operation around Perth River February 11th, 2020 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 More
Jetboat sunk in Maori Gully February 11th, 2020 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 More
Whitewater NZ backs Freshwater Rescue Plan February 11th, 2020 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 More
Submissions sought on Kaituna River plan February 11th, 2020 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 More
Hunua Falls run in “leap of faith” February 11th, 2020 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 More
Kayakers frustrated by Mangahao release failure February 11th, 2020 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 More
The Endless Summer 2016-2017 February 11th, 2020 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 More
Kaikoura Earthquake – Take care on the river and let us know any changes February 11th, 2020 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 More
2016 AGM and Canoeist of the Year February 11th, 2020 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 More
Closure of Motueka River for logging (till 18 Nov) February 11th, 2020 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 More
Rangitaiki River (Aniwhenua) closure 29 Mar-1 Apr February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
