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History of New Zealand Kayaking

Submitted by tara0 on Sat, 2004-07-24 12:04
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Hey, I'm doing an assignment on the history of NZ kayaking, does anyone know where I can get information on first decents of rivers in the country and how kayaking came about as a recreational sport in NZ.

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Submitted by alan.bell0 on Fri, 2004-08-20 23:11.

If you're in Wellington get in touch. I have lots of stuff including a really old book by one of the early canoeists. But not prepared to send it or lend it out.
There's quite a bit on the rivers site itself. Try using the search facility on the front page.
my work no is if you are around the Capital

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Submitted by hugh on Sat, 2004-08-07 17:24.

What books or mags have you found so far?

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Submitted by hugh on Mon, 2004-07-26 22:42.

From when to when?

There is some published historical record, but mostly you need to talk to some ancient ones.

Hugh

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