To paddle the Whanganui River is to paddle an entity that has the same legal rights as a person. Photo: Meghan Walker

A paddle through timeless waters

August 2018

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August 2018

As the Whanganui River enters a new era, Meghan Walker discovers that this Great Walk is far more than just a multi-day trip

You got this,” I tell myself, as I plunge my paddle into the murky brown water. We are five minutes into our three-day canoe trip down the Whanganui River and already we’ve hit our first rapid. “Aim for the big ‘V’!” Callan calls out from the front of the boat. As a former canoe guide, […]
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