NEWS

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Entries are open for the revamped and revised George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series

Saturday May 25th, June 8th, July 6th, at Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd, Weymouth. A new 3-event series regatta solely for W1/OC1/OC2, with points accumulating across the series. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close at midnight the Tuesday before each race. Hosted by Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama. All event info and pānui online now

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Tuesday

Paddler ID photos

Paddler ID Photos must be clear headshots, similar to what is required for a drivers licence or passport. The most common reason a photo is rejected is that the paddler is wearing a hat or sunglasses. Here are some helpful tips:

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Monday

Upcoming winter series for Taitamariki and Intermediate paddlers!

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1, Sunday April 28th. Held at The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington. Get your team together and contact your club admin to enter. Entries close Tuesday April 23rd. 2km and 4km events, hosted by Manukau Outriggers Canoeing Club Inc. All event info and pānui online now.

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Apr 12, 2024
Announcement: Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed Team Selection

Announcement: Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed Team Selection

Congratulations to the following paddlers selected to represent Aotearoa at the 2024 IVF Va’a World Sprint Championships. E mihi ana ki a Roni, Teress, Tony me ngā whānau katoa e tautoko ana ki tō tātou tīma 🙌🏽🔥

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Apr 12, 2024

Te Wheke challenge CANCELLED

Due to ongoing weather issues and safety concerns, the Taupo Te Wheke Challenge, scheduled for tomorrow has sadly been cancelled.

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Apr 10, 2024

The TnT Waitakere Double Header is coming up

Enter now! Saturday April 27th, at the WOCC Club, 32 Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, Auckland. Entries are open until April 23rd, so contact your club admin to enter. Hosted by Waitakere Outrigger Canoe Club. Hangi packs available to pre-order - read the pānui. Event info and pānui online now

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Apr 10, 2024

March members prize draw winner

Our March members prize draw is kindly donated by Toki Apparel Ltd, click here to see the winner.

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Apr 9, 2024

Enter now!

Ruamatā Waka Ama Club warmly invites you to enter Race 1 in the 2024 Rotohoe Series. 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of this event, so sign up today. Saturday April 20th, 2024, at Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā. Entries are open, so contact your club admin to enter. Entries close next Tuesday April 16th. Hosted by Ruamatā Waka Ama club. All event info and pānui online now

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Apr 9, 2024

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 2

Enter now! Saturday April 20th at Ngā Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland. Entries close in a week, so contact your club admin to enter NOW! Hosted by Ngā Hau Maiangi Inc. All event info and pānui online now

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Apr 5, 2024

AOTEAROA NZ WORLD SPRINT TRAVEL INSURANCE

WE ARE BACK ON LINE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PAITENCE. The following information is for travel insurance for the 2024 World Sprint Championships in Hilo, Hawai'i. Waka Ama NZ has managed to secure comprehensive Travel Insurance for our New Zealand Teams and Management which is available to anyone travelling to Hawai'i as part of the IVF World Sprint Championship Aotearoa New Zealand contingent. The insurance is underwritten by TAI. The policy includes cover for racing at the World Sprint Championships. It will cover all paddlers up to the age of 80. The insurance will be available for anyone travelling to Hawai'i to purchase until the 10th July 2024. It is not a requirement from Waka Ama NZ that you purchase this insurance. However, the Event Organisers have stipulated that all competitors must be covered by insurance for racing. We recommend anyone travelling and not racing has travel insurance. Please note: you should read the Policy before purchasing the insurance.

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RACE CALENDAR

20
Apr

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

5km, 10km

20
Apr

Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā

6km, 10km, 14km

27
Apr

TNT Waitakere Double Header (Sanctioned)

32 Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, Auckland

10km

28
Apr

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

2km, 4km

11
May

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

Distance

11
May

Whaingaroa Hoe (Sanctioned)

Papahua (Te Kopua) Boat Ramp, Raglan

8km, 20km

18
May

Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua

6km, 10km, 16km

25
May

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

26
May

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 2 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

250m & 500m

01
Jun

IceBreaker Challenge 2024 (Sanctioned)

OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin

1-3km, 10km, 20km

08
Jun

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

15
Jun

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

15
Jun

Parihaka Waka Ama Hoe Matariki (Subject to Sanctioning)

Parua Bay

8km & 18km

22
Jun

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 4 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

Distance

22
Jun

Rotohoe Series - Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Hinehopu Reserve, Rotoiti

6km, 10km, 18km

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