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Cumec #15 out now

Cumec Magazine Issue number 15 is out now and available through kayak and bookstores across NZ and Australia. Inside you'll find features on paddling in the Northeast of Turkey, the Devils Postpile in California, the Teva Lea Race, BlissFest 2011, an interview with Tanya Faux, gear reviews, event reports, and heaps more. Check it out this holiday break, and get inspired to hit the water.

Submissions needed to protected Hurunui

The Hurunui River needs you to make yet another submission. We are making progress to protect this river - and we need you to write another few sentences to help us. Submissions close by 4.30pm on the 2 December 2011. Email to mailroom@ecan.govt.nz. Please forward this to those you know who paddle the Hurunui.

AGM 2011 and Canoeist of the Year

Whitewater NZ held its Annual General Meeting for 2011 in Turangi on 17 September. Most of the current Executive Committee were relected to their current positions. Thanks to outgoing officers Matt Barker (Education), Nick Clendon and Dave Annear (Safety). Welcome to Matt Bennet (Access) and Evan Freshwater (Safety). Doug Rankin was voted Canoeist of the Year.

Temporary access prohibition on the Wairoa River, Nelson

A temporary "reservation" of a portion of the Wairoa River, Nelson, has been granted for tree-felling and overhead cable recovery of the logs across the river. All activities including but not limited to swimming, wading, angling, or boating of any kind not directly associated with the logging will be prohibited.

The temporary reservation applies between 05:30 and 16:00 on any weekday between Monday 14 November and Friday 2 December 2011. There are no restrictions on public access on any Saturday or Sunday.

Piripaua and Whakamarino Releases cancelled

Unfortunately, Genesis Energy have advised that the recreational releases scheduled for this weekend (Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th November) from Whakamarino and Piripaua have been cancelled due to health and safety reasons.

The broken bridge in the river, which is currently posing a significant hazard to kayakers, is expected to be removed soon.

Broken Bridge, Waikaretaheke River

NZ Canoeing 11.2, Winter 2011

The latest NZ Canoeing 11.2 has been sent to members, with articles on Simon Davidson (Matt Burton, Tyler Fox, Louise Urwin, Josh Neilson), Mokau victory! (Terry Lasenby), Whitewater Grand Prix (Louise Urwin), Conservation News (Tony Ward-Holme), Releases and Events, How good is your rescue kit and techniques? Part 1 (Matt Barker). Grab NZ Canoeing 11.2 (PDF, 3.5Mb) here or via your club.

River Safety and River Rescue subsidies available to Whitewater NZ members

Whitewater NZ are very pleased to announce that we have received funding from Water Safety NZ to subsidise River Safety and River Rescue courses for the 2011 Spring paddling season. Current individual and club members of Whitewater NZ can apply for a $100 subsidy towards an approved River Safety or River Rescue course by contacting Membership Officer Jo Dovey on membership@rivers.co.nz.

Green Party launches plan to clean up rivers

Gearing up for the 2011 election, the Green Party has launched a plan to clean up our rivers. The plan includes setting standards for clean water, introducing charges for irrigation water and supporting water clean-up initiatives. Read more at http://www.greens.org.nz/cleanrivers

Annual Report 2011

It’s been another busy year for kayaking and for river conservation. Locally and nationally, the Canterbury earthquakes have had an impact on Whitewater NZ membership and Executive. Like many in Canterbury, two Executive members can no longer live in their houses, and one is still working in the red zone.

Wairoa release dates for 2011/2012

Kaimai Canoe Club have announced release dates for the Wairoa as agreed with Trustpower Ltd.

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