Ever heard of the Ruakituri? February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
New Zealand Canoeing 02.1, Summer 2002 February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Forestry work impacts Aniwhenua section on Rangitaiki February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
NZRCA appeals Genesis consents on TPD February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Fatal pin on Buller Earthquake run February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
William (not Bill) Nealy, 1953-2001 February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Hutt Gorge Action February 11th, 2020 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. Read More
Tekapo release this weekend February 11th, 2020 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. Read More
Let’s all help the fabulous Blue Duck (whio) February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Changes to West Coast rivers February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Road access to Mikonui and Totara in jeopardy February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Canoe 2002: Australian Festival of Championships February 11th, 2020 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). Read More
Rangitata evidence online February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Information sought for new edition of guide February 11th, 2020 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,… Read More
Tekapo releases confirmed February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Lower Hokitika claims Christchurch kayaker February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
Waiwhakaiho Tupperware Party February 11th, 2020 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. Read More
Adams Wilderness Area approved February 11th, 2020 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… Read More
North Island Conservation role established February 11th, 2020 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,… Read More
Taipo access trial February 11th, 2020 2002-07-28T12:19:14+12:00 DoC have arranged a trial of access to the Taipo river with a local farmer. The trial involves a locked gate for which a key can be obtained on… Read More
Adams images online February 11th, 2020 2002-07-24T08:14:10+12:00 Kerry Hoglund’s images from the first descent of the Adams are in Album: First descent of the Adams and illustrate why access to this superb back-country river should be… Read More
Forestry work completed on Rangitaiki February 11th, 2020 2002-06-22T14:23:25+12:00 Fletcher Challenge Forests (FCF) have completed their work near the Aniwhenua section of the Rangitaiki Read More
In memoriam: Grant Rochfort February 11th, 2020 2002-06-17T08:29:49+12:00 The Executive of the NZRCA wish to offer their sincere condolences to the family and friends of Grant Rochfort who passed away on 5 June 2002. Grant was an… Read More
MSA releases report on Clarence February 11th, 2020 2002-06-13T22:00:03+12:00 The Maritime Safety Authority has released its report (PDF, 73k) into last year’s fatal canoe accident on the Clarence. The 20-page report summarises the key events, discusses the conditions… Read More