News

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…

2001-04-19T12:04:40+12:00 The NZRCA has opposed an application to extend a tourist jetboat service through Smith’s Falls citing conservation and safety concerns; also read the press release (PDF, 75k).

2001-04-11T12:02:34+12:00 The Apr/May edition of Adventure magazine features Mike Abbott on the mighty Mekhong, along with local kayaking action from the Wairoa Extreme Race

2002-03-18T15:08:10+12:00 Meridian Energy have advised that the release on the Waiau from Mararoa to Monowai will occur on 24 March, not 31 March. Refer Events & Releases.

2002-03-05T17:43:11+13:00 The NZRCA and Todd Energy/King Country Energy confirm a release of 30 cumecs for the Mangahao river, between 9am and 3pm on Saturday 16 March. This release is one…

2002-03-05T12:58:30+13:00 The Ruakituri river in Hawkes Bay is a seldom-paddled gem according to Alan Bell. Alan’s images complement Clinton O’Leary’s trip report about a weekend on the Ruakituri and Mohaka…

2002-02-26T12:57:38+13:00 New Zealand Canoeing, Summer 2002 (02.1) is out, and includes River alterations (Graham Charles), Tekapo course update (Mike Savory), A tale of two girlies on the Madi Khola (Polly…

2002-02-20T12:56:56+13:00 Fletcher Challenge Forests (FCF) will be harvesting from areas immediately adjacent to the Aniwhenua section on the Rangitaiki River, from March 4 through 30 June. Anyone intending to run…

2002-02-11T12:55:53+13:00 Back in September last year, the NZRCA submitted an appeal against the resource consents granted to Genesis Power Ltd. for operation of the Tongariro Power Development (TPD) scheme. The…

2002-02-04T12:53:31+13:00 On Friday 1 February, Timothy Jamieson (21), a student in a group from Tai Poutini Polytechnic in Greymouth, became pinnned on a partially-submerged log. Despite vigorous rescue attempts by…

2002-02-01T12:52:20+13:00 Many articles lament the death last year of the revered author of “Kayak” and other books, William Nealy: William Nealy, Famed Whitewater Cartoonist Passed Away, William Nealy 1953-2001: Whitewater’s…

2002-01-28T12:51:27+13:00 Ray Beentjes has provided the Whitewater Gallery with some images from recent trips to the Hutt Gorge, where Wellington paddlers have been making the most of the wet summer.

2002-01-22T12:50:39+13:00 Meridian Energy have announced releases on the Tekapo for this weekend: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 January. Details in Events & Releases.

2002-01-22T12:49:46+13:00 To avoid unnecessary impacts on the rare whio (blue duck), DoC have formulated guidelines for river users. Robin Rutter-Baumann backgrounds a recent meeting of river users to discuss the…

2002-01-18T12:48:55+13:00 Although busy on the next edition of New Zealand Whitewater, Graham Charles has passed on some important news about several West Coast rivers that have been altered by the…

2002-01-16T12:47:36+13:00 Trevor James of Westland Canoe Club advises that in the recent heavy rain, the access road to the put-in for the Totara and Mikonui Rivers has been seriously damaged…

2002-01-09T12:46:15+13:00 The Australian Canoeing has announced a major festival over Easter 2002 to be held at Penrith, Sydney and featuring freestyle, slalom, wildwater and other events (also in Events).

2001-12-21T12:40:08+13:00 Following up on the original submission, last month the NZRCA had the opportunity to present evidence to the Special Tribunal evaluating the case for a Water Conservation Order for…

2001-12-04T12:39:15+13:00 New Zealand Whitewater author Graham Charles is seeking updates for a new edition of the definitive guidebook to New Zealand’s whitewater. If you have information on required changes, access,…

2001-11-27T12:38:12+13:00 Some recent Tekapo releases were cancelled, but release flows for December 1 & 2, and 8 & 9 have been confirmed by Meridian Energy and are listed on Events…

2001-11-20T12:37:23+13:00 Vladimir Filipovic, President of the Whitewater Canoe Club, writes: “On Sunday 18 November 2001 a kayaker, Rod Banks, drowned while kayaking the lower reaches of the Hokitika River. Mr…

2001-11-13T12:36:23+13:00 From the days when plastic kayaks were a new idea, comes a 1985 trip report about a descent of the Waiwhakaiho in Taranaki.

2002-08-05T22:31:07+12:00 The Conservation Minister has announced the approval of the Adams Wilderness area, previously announced here, with adjusted boundaries “in response to concerns raised in a number of the public…

2002-08-02T15:50:16+12:00 To assist our hard-working Conservation Officer Maree Baker (who has moved south), the NZRCA Executive have created a North Island Conservation sub-committee with Graeme McIntyre of Ruahine Canoe Club,…