Since 2011 Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand) have awarded 2 new trophies. These trophies are perpetual trophies that will be awarded at future nationals and enjoyed by generations of waka ama paddlers.

The Trophies were carved by Matahi Whakataka Brightwell who has been instrumental in the re-birth and growth of the sport of Waka Ama in Aotearoa.

The Club points trophy recognises a clubs paddling excellence and achievement throughout the week. Points are accumulated throughout the week from all finals and the club with the most points at the end of the week awarded this honour.

Horouta Waka Hoe has won this trophy 6 times in the passed 7 years! A truly outstanding achievement and one that should not be understated. To reach this level of excellence consistently across nearly all of the age divisions is not something that happens by chance. It is through the many thousands of hours of organisation, coaching, managing, fundraising, communicating, more coaching and then some more organising!

Here are a few highlights

15 Gold Medals including national champions in the following W1 500m divisions

Intermediate Boys - Mairangi Campbell

J16 Women - Rangi-Riana Williams

J16 Men - Darius Apanui-Nepe

J19 Women - Cory Campbell

Premier Women - Akayshia Williams

Well done to the entire Horouta Waka Hoe Club for your combined effort! 

This years points:

1st = Horouta - 369.5 points

2nd = Cook Island Outriggers - 172 points

3rd = Ruamata - 150 points

The full club points are attached, Well done to each and every club on all your achievements at this years event. We look forward to seeing you all on the water again soon

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