New edition of "Guide to the Whanganui River," February 11th, 2020 2000-10-23T21:53:51+13:00 The NZRCA has updated the Guide to the Whanganui River, mainly to reflect some changes advised by the Department of Conservation in Whanganui. Edition 11 is available now, either… Read More
Background to Tongariro Power Scheme negotiations February 11th, 2020 2000-10-16T21:53:12+13:00 Progress is being made as recreational and conservation groups coordinate their efforts to achieve adequate mitigation for the Tongariro Power Development Scheme in preparation for Genesis Power Ltd’s application… Read More
Kayaking event in memory of Niamh Tomkins February 11th, 2020 2000-10-04T21:52:29+13:00 A kayaking event in memory of Niamh Tomkins is planned for Full James, Taupo on 2nd and 3rd December 2000. It is open to everyone of all ranges of… Read More
NZ Canoeing, Spring 2000 now available February 11th, 2020 2000-10-02T21:50:53+13:00 The latest issue of NZRCA’s official newsletter “NZ Canoeing” is now available to members. Features include the nomination of Ron Wastney of Nelson for Canoeist of the Year, an… Read More
Second NZRCA Rangitata submission online February 11th, 2020 2000-09-27T21:45:34+12:00 The NZRCA’s submission against Rangitata South Irrigation Limited’s resource consent application to Environment Canterbury (Canterbury Regional Council) is online at Conservation / NZRCA submission on Rangitata South Irrigation Limited’s… Read More
NZRCA Constitution online February 11th, 2020 2000-09-20T21:44:41+12:00 The NZRCA’s constitution was modified at the 2000 AGM and the current version is now available at NZRCA / Constitution. Read More
Niamh Tomkins Memorial kayak rodeo February 11th, 2020 2001-10-30T12:35:02+13:00 A rodeo in memory of Niamh Tomkins is scheduled for 8 & 9 December, at Fuljames Rapid, Waikato. More information on Events & Releases and at Niamh Tomkins Memorial… Read More
Two fatalities in canoe wrap on Clarence February 11th, 2020 2001-10-29T12:33:16+13:00 In a press release (PDF, 60k) yesterday, the NZRCA wrote “The NZRCA extends its condolences to the families of Annabel Atkinson and Hayley North, who drowned following a fatal… Read More
Meridian announces Lower Waiau release dates February 11th, 2020 2001-10-23T12:31:09+13:00 Meridian Energy has announced dates for releases on the Lower Waiau river, Southland, from the weir at the Mararoa confluence to Monowai. Release flow is 35cumecs (though several releases… Read More
Shoulder dislocations February 11th, 2020 2001-10-16T12:30:15+13:00 Shoulder dislocations are a particular risk for kayakers. Robin Rutter-Baumann passes on some lessons from an incident in the Rangitata Gorge (in Safety). Safety Read More
Forthcoming Tekapo releases cancelled February 11th, 2020 2001-10-08T12:28:13+13:00 The scheduled recreational releases for Labour Weekend and all of November have been cancelled due to the low lake level of Lake Tekapo. The first release will hopefully now… Read More
Events and releases online February 11th, 2020 2001-10-05T12:27:18+12:00 The new Events & Releases page lists upcoming releases for rivers like Mangahao, Pukaki, Tekapo, Waikaretaheke and Wairoa, along with whitewater events like slaloms and rodeos. Read More
Waikato resource consents February 11th, 2020 2001-09-14T12:25:54+12:00 NZRCA Conservation Officer Maree Baker has submitted mitigation options arising from Mighty River Power‘s Waikato resource consent applications (in Conservation). Sections affected include Reid’s Farm, Huka Falls, Aratiatia, Arapuni… Read More
Around the North Island February 11th, 2020 2001-09-09T12:25:01+12:00 A selection of Alan Bell’s images of kayaking around the North Island in Winter are in the Whitewater Gallery. Read More
Impacts of back-country kayaking February 11th, 2020 2001-08-23T12:23:39+12:00 The ever-thoughtful Hugh Canard asks some questions about the impacts of visitors seeking wilderness recreation experiences in Tourism, Conservation and Recreation (in Access). Read More
Paddling whitewater in New Zealand February 11th, 2020 2001-08-17T12:22:47+12:00 Antonia Harmer describes the adventures of an international group who enjoyed several weeks last summer exploring the Buller and West Coast regions, and kayaking on the Buller, Matakitaki, Wanganui,… Read More
Buller Water Conservation Order February 11th, 2020 2001-08-14T12:21:23+12:00 Fourteen years after it was requested, a National Water Conservation Order for the Buller River is in effect, protecting the Buller and many tributaries. Doug Rankin describes the history… Read More
Canoeist of the Year 2001 February 11th, 2020 2001-08-07T12:20:30+12:00 At the recent AGM, Alan Bell of Hutt Valley Canoe Club was voted Canoeist of the Year for 2001. Whitewater NZ Read More
More canoe history online February 11th, 2020 2001-07-20T12:18:20+12:00 Would you believe that over one hundred years ago, the intrepid Park brothers undertook (in Education) an epic coast-to-coast canoe journey, via the Taramakau and Hurunui rivers? Read More
Annual Report 2001 February 11th, 2020 2001-07-09T12:17:22+12:00 The NZRCA’s Annual Report to Members has been distributed to members, and is now online (in About the NZRCA) as Annual Report 2001 (PDF, 78k) or Annual Report 2001… Read More
Sargood’s Weir remembered February 11th, 2020 2001-07-02T12:14:43+12:00 In another historic account, Mick Hopkinson describes the first descent of Sargoods Weir on the Kawarau (in Education). Read More
The first descent of Huka Falls February 11th, 2020 2001-06-13T12:13:07+12:00 Now that winter’s here, and there’s not so much happening on the rivers, sit back and enjoy some of the best yarns of earlier days. Here’s Education / Huka… Read More
New faces at the NZRCA February 11th, 2020 2001-06-12T12:12:17+12:00 Alan Bell of Lower Hutt has taken on the role of Membership Officer, and Melissa Bardsley of Wellington is our new Administration Officer. Lynne Fuggle has moved to become… Read More
NZRCA response to DoC survey February 11th, 2020 2001-04-25T12:06:36+12:00 In early 2001, the Department of Conservation distributed a survey on air access in Kahurangi National Park. Access Officer Mike Savory organised the NZRCA response: Access / Kahurangi air… Read More
