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Welcome to the new zealand RAFTING association website
Find out all the information you need to know on Rafting in New Zealand
Thrilling white water rafting on the spectacular Rivers of New Zealand, adventure capital of the world. From helicopter rafting, to scenic float trips for the whole family, guide training to advanced river rescue course details, jobs and much much more. |
YOUR NZRA SCREEN SAVER
Click here to download you NZRA screen saver, featuring rafting photo's and personalities from around New Zealand.
END OF YEAR TRIP ON THE WHITECOMBE!
Check out the action from the End of Year Trip on the Whitcombe, courtesy of Brian Megaw from River Valleys
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River Rescue Training and Workshop Dates for 2012:
NORTH ISLAND - TURANGI - Training 5th – 7th November and Workshop 7th – 9th November
SOUTH ISLAND - QUEENSTOWN - Training 19TH – 21st November and Workshop 21st – 23rd November
Format will be:
Day 1 to 3 - a "rescue course" for those who wish to learn and refresh swiftwater rescue skills, day 3 may culminate in a testing day against some of the rescue pre-requisites of New Zealand raft guide qualifications.
Day 3 to 5 - a rescue workshop for those who wish to refresh, practise and push their rescue skills
using scenario based sessions. Participants will attend a testing/refresher day (on Day 3) where they
must be able to perform all tasks that are required in New Zealand Raft Guide qualifications in order to be able
to participate in the final two days.
All enquiries to:
Raewyn Larcombe
NZ Rafting Association
203 Orari River Road
RD 22, Peel Forest
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The NZ Rafting Association
wishes to extend it's condolences to the family and firends of James Moore.
James was a valued member of the rafting community. He was well respected for his skills not only as a guide but as a valuable member of the raft race team and later for his photography skills. |
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