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Tongariro River back to 16 cumecs, 17 December 2008 16:27
Genesis Energy have advised that the Poutu Canal will be reinstated on Friday 19th December, reducing the flow in the Tongariro River below Poutu intake to 16 m3/s#
Raahui lifted from Waikato River, 8 December 2008 12:25
The raahui on the Waikato River between Control Gates and Huka Falls on the Waikato River has been lifted.#
Raahui Between Control Gates and Huka Falls on the Waikato River, 8 December 2008 12:24
Following a
drowning on Wednesday 26 at Spa Park, it has been requested that river users show their respect by refraining from using the Waikato River between Control Gates and Huka Falls on the Waikato River. Futher notice will be given once this section is opened. If you have any questions, please contact Helen Brosnan at Taupo District Council (07 376 0835).#
Numbers needed for Piripaua release, 5 December 2008 16:15
The NZRCA is assisting the
Hawkes Bay Canoe Club and
Genesis Energy to organise the next Piripaua release on 7 December. In order for the release to go ahead a minimum number of kayakers will need to register on-line at
http://nzrivers.wufoo.com/forms/register/. Update 05 December: The Piripaua Release has been cancelled due to insufficient registrations#
Tongariro River work ahead of schedule, 5 December 2008 16:09
The Poutu Canal outage has been progressing ahead of schedule. The original completion date was 23 December, however, the likely finish date for this project is now between 16 and 19 December. When the project is finished the canal will be reinstated, reducing the flow in the Tongariro River below Poutu Intake to 16 cumecs.#
Hurunui WCO submissions due 15 December, 5 December 2008 10:54
The NZRCA has made a joint application with
Fish and Game for a Water Conservation Order for the Hurunui River. Our intention is to protect the outstanding recreational amenity from damming or extraction. If you agree the Hurunui is deserving of protection for future generations, please read the background information and make a submission before 15 December.#
Means of Production Premier, Christchurch 5 December, 27 November 2008 14:50
See the premier of
Means of Production at
PaddlerZone on Friday 5 December (from 6:30pm). Entry is $2 to aid the NZRCA work on the Hurunui Water Conservation Order.#
CUMEC Magazine Issue 6, 17 November 2008 22:34
NZ Canoeing Spring 2008 - the black issue, 8 November 2008 16:52
New Zealand rivers are under threat as never before. NZ Whitewater: 125 great kayaking runs could soon be '75 great kayaking runs'. Did you know that the proposed Kaituna dam would meet NZ's energy growth for little more than four weeks? The dire situation facing NZ rivers is portrayed in Our rivers are not renewable (Chris Todd) and A perfect storm (Tony Ward-Holmes). Read more in NZ Canoeing 08.2 (PDF, 1.6Mb).#
Tekapo course release update, 24 October 2008 12:33
The Tekapo Whitewater Course release for Sunday 26 October has been cancelled. A new release is available on Monday 27 October.#
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