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Whakapapa release

Submitted by Mike Birch on Mon, 2009-12-14 13:35.
Date: 
Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 08:00 - 16:00

Friday, 3 Sept:
The likelihood of the Whakapapa release going ahead tomorrow is about 50:50. The flow at the moment is about 16 cumecs and receding. The forecast is for showers tonight, which may provide enough water for the release.

Saturday, 4 Sept:
The release will proceed today with about 16 cumecs.

This release will only proceed if there is more than 16 cumecs of natural flow in the river at the intake. If there isn't enough water, the following Sunday is a back-up date for the release.

Access to the Waiatoto

Submitted by jonathan on Wed, 2010-09-01 22:29.

Some months ago the Otago conservancy of DOC released their proposed Mt Aspiring National Park Management Plan. It is due to be approved by the NZ Conservation Authority and assuming nothing surprising happens, Whitewater NZ has had a significant win by retaining aerial access to Bonar Flats on the Waiatoto River.

Tribunal recommends amending Nevis WCO to prohibit dam

Submitted by jonathan on Tue, 2010-08-24 22:46.

The Special Tribunal appointed to consider Fish & Game New Zealand's application to amend the Water Conservation (Kawarau) Order 1997 in respect of the Nevis River has recommended that the amendment be granted but the amendments confined to recognition of the outstanding value of the Gollum galaxiid.

Revised Hurunui WCO application submitted

Submitted by jonathan on Tue, 2010-08-17 10:07.

Whitewater NZ and Fish & Game have submitted a revised application for a Water Conservation Order on the Hurunui River.

Green Party campaign

Submitted by Mike Birch on Sun, 2010-08-08 20:46.

The Green Party has launched a campaign to save the Mokihinui River and our other wild rivers. Send the Prime Minister an e-card and download the petition: http://www.greens.org.nz/mokihinui

WhitewaterNZ short film “A Tale of Two Rivers”

Submitted by Mike Birch on Sun, 2010-08-08 20:42.
Date: 
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 17:15 - 18:15

This short film is about the West Coast’s need for electricity and the hydro projects that are planned for rivers in the region, in particular the Mokihinui River.

Venue: NBS Theatre, Westport

WhitewaterNZ short film “A Tale of Two Rivers”

Submitted by Mike Birch on Sun, 2010-08-08 20:37.
Date: 
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 - 17:15 - 18:15

This short film is about the West Coast’s need for electricity and the hydro projects that are planned for rivers in the region, in particular the Mokihinui River.

Venue: Grey High School, Greymouth.

2010 Hillary Expedition applications open

Submitted by jonathan on Tue, 2010-07-27 10:47.

Applications are now open for the 2010 Hillary Expedition grant administered by SPARC. $100,000 is available to support Hillary Expedition 2010 and this year SPARC are actively seeking applications from young and / or amateur adventurers. Applications close 5pm Friday 15 October 2010.

Hurunui moratorium a positive step

Submitted by jonathan on Wed, 2010-07-21 13:16.
Release Date: 
Wednesday, 21 July 2010

The recommendation by the new Commissioners to the Minister for the Environment for a Moratorium on the Hurunui River is a positive step towards reaching a collaborative outcome for the Hurunui.

Whitewater NZ AGM 2010 outcomes

Submitted by jonathan on Tue, 2010-07-20 11:24.

The Annual General Meeting for Whitewater NZ was held on Saturday 20 at the Arawa Clubrooms in Christchurch. The Annual Report for 2010 was accepted. Several Executive members stood down, so we thank Duncan Catanach, Glenn Murdoch, Michelle Wallace, Alan Bell, Anne Smith and Simon Callaghan for their superb work over many years.

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