Results now available on the event page. Clubs will be contacted sometime over the next week to confirm their paddlers who have qualified in the quota lists.
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to share our new strategy for the next 5 years with our waka ama whānau. The strategy outlines key initiatives and measures that align to our purpose; more whānau experience well-being, connection, achievement and belonging through the culture of waka ama. We look forward to implementing this strategy and further developing and growing waka ama throughout Aotearoa. Waka Ama - mā te katoa, mō āke tonu! Waka Ama - for all, for life!
After a successful Distance campaign in 2023 and Sprint Campaign in 2024, we are now seeking talented and passionate coaches to lead and develop our teams for continued success. We are after coaches for our J19 men, J19 women, Premier men and Premier women.
Entries are now open for some of the W1 Regional qualifying events (see dates below). All paddlers wishing to compete for one of the quota spots should read the event information on the website, and then contact their club administrators to register. Please note: all paddlers need to be affiliated for the new WANZ season to be eligible to enter. ** AROCA: W1 - 9 and 10th November at Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke. ** Hoe Tonga: W1 and W6 - 16 - 17th November, Lake Henley, Masterton. ** TWOA: W1 and W6 - Saturday 7th December, Lake Ruger (formally South Eyre Lake). ** TPOTI: W1 and W6 - 7 and 8th December at Lake Karāpiro.
In collaboration with the Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association (HTPWAA), Waka Ama NZ is currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the team as a Regional Development Coordinator in the Hoe Tonga region (part-time 12 month contract). If you are passionate about driving and facilitating the growth and development of Waka Ama in the region including regional events, we want to hear from you!
Taipari Stand, Te Atatu Peninsula
Sprints
Lake Karāpiro
Sprints
Ian Shaw Ramp, Auckland
250m, 500m
Lake Whakamarino, Tūai
Sprints
Lake Ruger (formally South Eyre Lake)
Sprints
Kowharewa Bay, Tutukaka Harbour
Sprints
Online via Zoom
Meeting 7:00pm
Lake Ngatu - via Awanui
Sprints
Lake Ngatu, Northland
Sprints
Lake Karāpiro
Sprints
Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui
32km
Takapuna Beach
Distance
Ōmokoroa Domain, Ōmokoroa
5km, 10km
Okahu Bay, Tamaki Drive - Manukau Harbour, Mangere Bridge
18km-5km-5km
Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington
Sprints