Save The Clutha: Save The Maori Gorge

Maori Gorge, Queensberry

At Queensberry, the Upper Clutha enters the Maori Gorge as it turns south-east toward the Lindis Crossing and later Cromwell. A grade-3 rapid, Smokin' Joe's, marks the head of the gorge, and a flying-fox still spans the narrowest section. A picnic area on the Tarras side of the gorge provides access to an historic gold-dredge trail heading up along the river. This short, hidden, rock-lined gorge is one the gems of the Queensberry area.

Maori Gorge Rafters

Smokin' Joe's Rapid, Maori Gorge entrance

Maori Gorge, Queensberry

What Can You Do?

1./ Sign The Petition DETAILS HERE!

2./ Email Contact Energy HERE!
It's a good idea to 'CC' emails to the Government (links below) so that your views will be known outside Contact Energy.

3./ Use Contact Energy's forum HERE!
Forum users are required to register and comments are moderated. There are plenty of pro-dam people on here. If you like a good debate, have a go!

4./ Send your local or regional newspaper a 'Letter to the Editor.'
~ The Otago Daily Times
~ The Wanaka Sun
~ Mountain Scene
~ The Tuapeka Times

5./ Email and talk to your local Council:
~ Mayor Bryan Cadogan CDC
~ Mayor Tony Lepper CODC
~ Mayor Vanessa van Uden QLDC

6./ Phone the Otago Regional Council:
~ Freephone: 0800 474 082

7./ Email the Government:
~ MP for Otago Jacqui Dean
~ Prime Minister John Key
~ Minister of Energy Gerry Brownlee
~ Minister of Conservation Tim Groser
~ Minister for the Environment Nick Smith

8./ Support the Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway Group by joining the 'Friends of the Clutha Parkway.'

9./ Support the Clutha Gold Trail Trust by becoming a 'Friend of the Trail.'

10./ VOTE in this poll!

Our Links

Wild Rivers Campaign
The official website of the Wild Rivers Campaign, with current news. You can also sign up for their newsletters.

Clutha River Guardian
River news with a live 'Latest News' feed.

Clutha Mata-Au River Parkway
A project to create a river park and trail along the entire 338km Clutha Mata-Au corridor, to provide substantial long-term economic and environmental benefits to river communities.

Upper Clutha River Guardians
A dedicated river protection group based in the Upper Clutha River Valley.

Mighty Clutha
The story of dams on the Clutha River, including photos of the former Cromwell Gorge, flooded behind the controversial Clyde dam.

Hands Off Beaumont
Home of the Beaumont Residents Group, with a photo gallery and video.

Friends of Beaumont
Website of the original Friends of Beaumont group, packed with information about the negative consequences of a dam at Tuapeka.

Save Central
Working to save the outstanding natural values of Central Otago for all New Zealanders.

Central Otago Environmental Society
Central Otago's environmental watchdog.

Remember The Flooding
Reservoir sedimentation has raised the river bed at Alexandra, causing serious flooding. The only permanent solution is to decommission the Roxburgh dam.

The Hurunui Dambusters
There are currently several major dam and water abstraction proposals well underway on the Hurunui river system to support the short-term 'cash cow' of dairy farming. This fantastic fishing and environmental resource is under major threat and will change forever if these structures are realized. Your support will help us convey to the authorities, here and in Wellington, the importance of this issue to the people of Canterbury and New Zealand.

Save The Wairau
The Wairau River is the life source of Marlborough. Save The Wairau was founded to advocate for the long-term sustainability of this internationally important braided river. They are working to protect the natural character, integrity, form, functioning and resilience of the Wairau River system. They aim to protect the Wairau River as a cultural, educational and recreational resource for the benefit of the community and for future generations.

Orari River Protection Group
The Orari River is in mid-Canterbury. It is threatened by a proposed dam for an irrigation scheme, which would destroy the natural character of the river. This group is working to prevent any degradation of the Orari River.

Businesses

Beaumont Jet Tours
Beaumont Jet Tours allow you to experience New Zealand’s Jet Boating Safari on the mighty Clutha River. You will see abundant bird life, fishing areas, majestic mountains, open farmlands, and unspoilt native bush, in one of the most picturesque areas in the world.

Alpine Kayak Guides
Alpine Kayak Guides, offer fun, scenic and safe kayaking trips on the Upper Clutha River from October to April. Our experienced guides will show you the wonders of this spectacular region and you will come away with an experience that is altogether unforgettable.

Alpine Fishing Guides
Drift-fishing on the gin clear waters of this beautiful part of the South Island has to be seen to be believed. On our float trips we can easily sight trout , pull up into an eddy and reel in a New Zealand brown or rainbow trout.

Lakeland Adventures
Jet boat the mighty Clutha River in a New Zealand designed and built boat, skimming over rocks and sandbars, powering through rapids and giant pressure waves on New Zealand's largest river.

Pioneer Rafting
We are often told that the Clutha Mata-Au is one of the most beautiful rivers in the world. Our eco rafting adventures let you experience the charm of the wild and scenic river environment and the fun of the easy whitewater.

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OPTION 5! ~ NO More Dams

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