Talented kayaker Louise Jull went missing from her kayak during a descent of the Kaituna river on Wednesday evening.
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Thursday, March 12, 2015 - 21:49
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Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 19:46
Bill Parks and Glenn Murdoch are seeking donations for their movie "Rivering". -
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 22:35
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Monday, July 21, 2014 - 12:58
[Updated 12:50pm] Czech kayaker Ladislav Švarc, 29 drowned on Saturday 19 July while running a waterfall near Puketitoi Rd in Northland. -
Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 16:23
Kaimai Canoe Club have announced Wairoa river release dates for 2014-2015, with flows starting on Sunday 14 September and ending Sun -
Sunday, June 22, 2014 - 13:35
On Saturday 14 June, Whitewater NZ held a successful AGM at University of Canterbury, Christchurch to review the previous year and to plan new initiatives. -
Monday, May 19, 2014 - 10:02
Kawarau Jet Services Holdings Ltd (KJSHL) has applied for a resource consent (14MB, PDF) to extend its operation from the Arrow River confluence down to the Kawarau Gorge suspension bridge (the bungy bridge). -
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 - 08:34
Kayakers are advised that flood protection works are underway on the Water of Leith from February to May 2014. Otago Regional Council (ORC) works are between the Dundas St Bridge and the Union St Bridge. -
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 09:49
Last year we passed on the news that Network Tasman had put its Matakitaki hydro scheme on hold due to unfavourable economic conditions. -
Sunday, December 8, 2013 - 13:33
Kiwi adventurer Graham Charles has updated his guide to the best of New Zealand Whitewater. -
Saturday, November 2, 2013 - 07:47
Minister for Environment Amy Adams has announced that dams will be prohibited on the Nevis River, per the majority recommendation of the Environment Court. -
Thursday, October 3, 2013 - 09:28
This year's Tekapo Throwdown will be held on the 26th and 27th of October (Labour Weekend) at the Tekapo Whitewater Centre. -
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 10:01
Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC, architect of the Resource Management Act has decried the changes in a report Protecting New Zealand's Environment (PDF, 1.3MB) writing, "The Government’s proposals will replace [sect -
Friday, August 9, 2013 - 20:37ECAN Commissioners have approved the Hurunui Water Project's (HWP) application to Environment Canterbury for consents to take water from the Hurunui River for irrigation (Report and Decision of Hearing Commissioners, (PDF)).
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Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 12:59
Kaimai Canoe Club have announced Wairoa river release dates for 2013-2014, with flows starting on Sunday 14 September and ending Sun -
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 18:33
Whitewater New Zealand and Fish & Game have successfully appealed to the Environment Court to protect kayaking on the Nevis River from dam proposals such that by Pioneer Generation Ltd. -
Sunday, May 26, 2013 - 14:28
The proposed Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan has been appealed to the Christchurch High Court by multiple parties including the Hurunui Water Project -
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 21:40This year the Whitewater NZ Annual General Meeting was held in Auckland on 11 May 2013, to which people came from far and wide.
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Sunday, May 5, 2013 - 16:24Whitewater NZ Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Auckland on Saturday 11 May at The Conference Centre, City Campus, University of Auckland. All members and interested parties are welcome to join us for election of new officers, Canoeist of the Year, and discussion on topics regarding whitewater kayaking including, "How can Whitewater NZ help our member clubs with a focus on membership & the recent RMA changes." Agenda:
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Friday, April 19, 2013 - 15:41
Environmental Canterbury (ECAN) commissioners have accepted recommendations from a hearing panel on the proposed Hurunui and Waiau River Regional Plan.