Discussion document on Canterbury rivers February 11th, 2020 1999-11-09T18:46:11+13:00 The Canterbury Regional Council has released a discussion document titled “Water – Our Future” as part of the development of a Natural Resources Regional Plan which will affect the… Read More
River information and photos wanted February 11th, 2020 1999-05-16T18:19:26+12:00 Graham Charles is seeking information on new runs, corrections and hot images for the second edition of NZ Whitewater. Be quick though! Read More
Individual Membership Form online February 11th, 2020 1999-09-05T18:37:16+12:00 Now you can join the NZRCA by downloading a membership form from the Membership page. Read More
Clarence River consent update and Clarence trip reports February 11th, 2020 1999-07-04T18:30:54+12:00 Maree Baker has written an update on Tranz Rail’s Clarence River consent and you can also read a couple trip reports for the Clarence River: A source to sea… Read More
Associate Membership Form online February 11th, 2020 1999-08-05T18:35:51+12:00 Now prospective Associate Members can download a PDF version of the Associate Membership form, available from the Membership page. Read More
New links page February 11th, 2020 1999-12-14T18:51:13+13:00 Finally the NZRCA site has an interactive links page, where you can jump to kayaking web sites in New Zealand and around the world. You can also add your… Read More
Rangitata dam proposals February 11th, 2020 1999-12-26T18:58:46+13:00 The Timaru Herald reported on Monday 20 December, that at least three irrigation schemes are planning to extra water from the Rangitata river. Ruapuna Irrigation Limited have applied for… Read More
Access to the Karangarua February 11th, 2020 2000-02-15T20:56:25+13:00 The Westland National Park management plan is currently undergoing its ten year review. This is a great opportunity for kayakers to gain access to a currently forbidden river; the… Read More
New Zealand Whitewater: Revised Edition February 11th, 2020 2000-02-16T20:58:57+13:00 New Zealand Whitewater: 120 Great Kayaking Runs, the revised edition is the new New Zealand kayaking guidebook from Graham Charles. The revised edition features at least 20 new runs… Read More
Whitewater gallery redesigned February 11th, 2020 2000-01-26T19:05:03+13:00 The Whitewater Gallery has been redesigned. Along with the original pictures in a new format, there are some pictures from the 1999 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships held in Taupo… Read More
Kaituna Play Day and TSM Kayak Disco February 11th, 2020 2000-02-23T21:00:27+13:00 The NZFKC has announced the “Kaituna Play Day and the TSM Kayak Disco” for Saturday the 4th March, starting at 2pm. The idea is to offer something different from… Read More
Treaty issues February 11th, 2020 2000-01-28T19:06:08+13:00 An extended version of Sarah McRae’s article on treaty issues (from NZ Canoeing, Summer 1999 (99.3)) is available in Access / Treaty Issues. Read More
Mangahao release articles online February 11th, 2020 2000-01-19T19:04:02+13:00 Colin Leitch describes the background to the non-release on the Mangahao last year in Access / Mangahao Madness, while Timon Walkley recounts his day on the Mangahao which turned… Read More
NZ Canoeing, Summer 1999 now available February 11th, 2020 1999-12-20T18:55:35+13:00 The latest issue of NZRCA’s official newsletter “NZ Canoeing” is now available to members. Features include the the NZRCA’s position on Treaty settlements, the story about the non-release at… Read More
New Canterbury water discussion document deadline February 11th, 2020 1999-12-20T18:54:23+13:00 The deadline for public submissions on the Canterbury Regional Council “Water – Our Future” discussion document has been extended to 5pm Monday 31 January. This is a particularly important… Read More
BullerFest 2000 February 11th, 2020 2000-02-21T20:59:46+13:00 It’s that time of the year again! BullerFest will be taking place in and around Murchison on Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 March. Organised by the Whitewater Racing Group… Read More
Classic West Coast drops February 11th, 2020 2000-03-27T21:14:15+12:00 Graham Charles of New Zealand Whitewater guidebook fame, has kindly supplied some great action photographs for your viewing pleasure in Whitewater Gallery / Classic West Coast drops. Read More
Adventure #98 February 11th, 2020 2000-02-08T19:08:02+13:00 Adventure magazine #98 features a Graham Charles article (and photos!) on the 1999 World Freestyle Kayaking Championships and an adventure kayaking epic (“Escape from the Callery”) by Tony Ward-Holmes…. Read More
Tragic start to new year February 11th, 2020 2000-01-16T19:01:55+13:00 Several kayakers have died on New Zealand’s rivers this year. 21-year old German kayaker Guenther Schuppan was trapped under a rock ledge on the Nevis River, and 37-year-old Robin… Read More
New sitemap online February 11th, 2020 2000-03-24T21:08:12+12:00 Now you should find it easier to browse the NZRCA web site using our new sitemap. Read More
Adventure magazine #97 February 11th, 2020 1999-12-14T18:53:22+13:00 The December-January issue features hot kiwi kayaker Nikki Kelly, who placed fifth at the recent World Freestyle Kayaking Champs, and describes her boating on Huka Falls on the Waikato,… Read More
Making Every Drop Count February 11th, 2020 2000-02-06T19:07:03+13:00 The Ministry for the Environment has published a draft agenda and action plan as part of the development of a national agenda for sustainable water management (NASWM). Comments on… Read More
Buller Workday at New Year February 11th, 2020 1999-12-20T18:57:46+13:00 This event follows hot on the heels of last summer’s successful workday on the middle-Matakitaki take-out road. The workday is organised by the NZ Kayak School and the NZRCA.The… Read More
Buller Workday pictures online February 11th, 2020 2000-02-29T21:01:45+13:00 The Buller Workday held on New Year’s Eve last year was a great success, with around 50 kayakers turning out to pull rubbish from the banks of the Matiri… Read More
