Natural Flow Days

On natural flow days, the power companies that control the hydro generation on these rivers stop diverting water to their power stations.  This extra flow of water down a river makes for a seriously exciting ride and gives you a taste of how awesome these rivers used to be.

The power companies set the dates for natural flow releases in consultation with Whitewater NZ.

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Release Date

Tongariro release (below Poutu Intake)

Sat 6 February, 2010
Sat 18 September, 2010

Tongariro release (below Rangipo Dam)

Sun 10 January 2010
Sun 7 February, 2010
Sun 19 September, 2010

Whakapapa release

Sat 4 September, 2010
Sat 25 September, 2010

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