Politicians to join nationwide wild river weekend

27 November 2009 – Wellington

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Politicians to join nationwide wild river weekend

Fun events are being held at 10 rivers around New Zealand this weekend to celebrate wild rivers and highlight the need to protect them from development.

The events will include kayaking and rafting, fishing demonstrations, nature walks and talks, children’s activities and picnics.

MPs are joining some events, including Green Party co-leader Russel Norman, who will take part in a kayak slalom on the Hurunui River in Canterbury. West Coast/Tasman National MP Chris Auchinvole will be rafting the Matakitaki River in the Buller region. 

The Day on a Wild River events are organised by nine conservation and recreation organisations that have united to protect wild rivers from hydro development and irrigation dams.

Day on a Wild River organising groups are Fish & Game, Federated Mountain Clubs, Forest & Bird, Whitewater NZ, the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of NZ, the NZ Rafting Association, the New Zealand Federation of Freshwater Anglers, the Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ and Mountain Bike NZ.

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