NEWS

Jan 10, 2026

MEDIA ALERT: 4,600+ Individuals to Race at Biggest Waka Ama Nationals To Date

Karāpiro is set to host the largest event it’s ever seen, the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, with 800 more paddlers than last year, being a first in the sport’s history and one of the biggest national sporting events in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Jan 8, 2026

Updated Lane Draw and Race Schedule

Please check the updated lane draw and race schedule. Please note the Waka Ama Aotearoa Office is on our way to Karāpiro - if you have any changes from today (8 Jan) please head to the admin desk onsite to action. A reminder there is an online managers meeting this event @ 7pm on zoom. Contact [email protected] if you do not have the link

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Jan 7, 2026

"Pānui 3 - Important Updates" added

Visit the event page to read the latest updates for Nationals.

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Jan 7, 2026

Waikato River Authority at Sprint Nationals 2026

This coming week our whānau from Waikato Rivre Authority have some exciting kaupapa at the 2026 Sprint Nationals

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Jan 5, 2026

He Aituā - Dave Van de Geest

On behalf of the Van de Geest and Te Waka Pounamu whānau this is a pānui to inform whānau of the passing of Dave Van de Geest

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Jan 2, 2026

2026 Sprint Nationals - Paddler Rosters close tonight!

Ngā mihi o te tau hou ki te katoa. Coaches and Managers, please check your team entries online, and make sure all your paddler names are showing up. Contact your club administrator today if you have any changes to make.

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Dec 19, 2025

Hari Raumati ki a koutou katoa nā te tari Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ!

We wish all our waka ama whānau a happy and safe summer hararei. The Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Office will be closed from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, with emails checked intermittently for Sprint Nationals club administration. Please paddle safely and use the Waka Ama Safety resources on our website. We look forward to seeing many of you at Karāpiro in January 2026 for our biggest Nationals yet.

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Dec 19, 2025

2026 Sprint Nationals - Schedule now online

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

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Dec 18, 2025

TPOTI Regional Sprint Champs 2025 - Paddler / Spectator Survey - Be in to Win!

Well another year of TPOTI Regional Sprint Champs is done and dusted! But we're not finished yet! With a 16% increase in entry numbers we were officially the largest regional sprints in Aotearoa New Zealand and also it was our largest Regionals ever! We're wanting those who attended to provide your feedback to help us: Improve for the 2026 Event Offer new ideas and opportunities and provide data back to our funders and the TPOTI Board. By completing this survey you go into the draw for a Waka Ama NZ Nationals 2026 Event Shirt - to be picked up at Nationals Please complete this survey by the 31st of December 2025! Or just do it now. Quick and easy and while your experience and ideas are fresh in your mind. Ngaa mihi Regional Sprints Team Te Puku O Te Ika Outrigger Canoe Association Inc. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TePukuoTeIka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/te_puku_o_te_ika/

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Dec 6, 2025