NEWS
Waka Ama Elected Board Member - Tui Pukepuke (McCaull)
On behalf of Waka Ama NZ and our waka ama whānau, we warmly congratulate Tui Pukepuke on being elected to the Waka Ama NZ Board. Tui brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skills, and we look forward to working alongside her to continue growing and strengthening waka ama for all our whānau. Nau mai ki te poari o Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ, Tui
ACC Making learner licensing fun at Secondary School Nationals
Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals provided a great opportunity for NZTA/Waka Kotahi, supported by ACC, to connect with tamariki, parents, teachers, career advisors and kura to promote their range of free driver education resources.
Mangere Bridge to French Bay Regatta - Saturday September 13th - POSTPONED
Due to the predicted high wind forecast, this event has been POSTPONED. Host, Portage Crossing Traditional Canoeing and Sailing Association, will be in contact with the new date as soon as it is confirmed.
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 4 - Saturday September 13th - CANCELLED
Due to the predicted high wind forecast this weekend, this event has been CANCELLED. Host club Hoe Aroha Whanau O Mauao Outrigger Canoe Club, will be in contact with club administrators to process any refunds due.
Future Scheduling of IVF World Championships - Aotearoa Member Club Consultation
The International Va’a Federation (IVF) Board has recently released a memo regarding the future scheduling of World Sprint and World Distance Championships beyond 2026. As part of this process, they are seeking feedback from all member federations to help guide their decision-making.
Ngā mihi – IVF World Distance Championships 2025
Waka Ama NZ congratulates our incredible paddlers who represented Aotearoa at the IVF World Distance Championships 2025 in Niterói, Brazil. Our teams paddled with pride and determination, bringing home 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals across multiple divisions.
Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge - Entries Open
Plan ahead for the next long weekend to be in Te Anau - Saturday October 25th. Extra events added for rangatahi and senior paddlers. Contact your club admin to enter.
Metua Ewart Memorial Series - Race 1 - Entries Open
Akarana Waka Ama invites paddlers to enter this Memorial event to be held Saturday September 20th at Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna.
Turangawaewae Waka Sports 20th Anniversary Regatta - Entries Open
October 4th at Turangawaewae Marae. Distances 8km and 15km, J16 to Golden Master. Contact your club administrator to enter
Results - Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 6
Held August 9th, have been added to the event page
RACE CALENDAR
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 4 (Sanctioned)
Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race (Approved)
Cambridge Riverside Reserve to Waikato Sports Fishing Club – Waikato River
26km
Metua Ewart Memorial Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna
3km, 500m
Waitemata Hoe (Sanctioned)
Eastern Beach, The Esplanade, Auckland
32km
Turangawaewae Waka Sports 20th Anniversary Regatta (Sanctioned)
Waikato River, Turangawaewae Marae
8km, 15km
Metua Ewart Memorial Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna
3km, 500m
Rise of the Rangatahi - Junior Waka Ama Event (Subject to Sanctioning)
Rotorua
2km, 4km, 8km
Pearl of the North (Subject to Sanctioning)
Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii
8-12km, and 24km
Taupo Lake Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)
Ferry Road, Tapuaeharuru Bay, Lake Taupo
24 - 28kms
Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge (Sanctioned)
Marakura Yacht Club, Lake Te Anau
Various 200m - 15km
Auckland Secondary Schools Junior Regatta (Subject to Approval)
TBC
Sprints
AROCA Regional W1 Sprint Champs (2 days) (Sanctioned)
Lake Pupuke, Auckland
250m, 500m
Waka Te Tasman (Sanctioned)
Kaiteriteri
5km, 10km, 22km
Tai Tokerau Regional W1 Sprint Champs (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Ngatu, Northland
Sprints
Vaka Eiva
Cook Islands
Distance
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