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!
Nau mai, welcome Waimakariri Outrigger Canoe Club to our wider whanau in Te Waka o Aoraki and in Aotearoa. The club is located just out of Christchurch based in the Waimakariri area close to the river.
Nau mai, welcome River City Waka Ama Club who are based on the Whanganui River as the latest club to become affiliated to Waka Ama NZ.
Motueka Waka Ama Club invite you to their annual Waka Te Tasman event on November 15 and 16th 2024, at Kaiteriteri Beach. Various distance events available. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close on Thursday Nov 7th
Two new clubs have been added to the Waka Ama Whanau in the AROCA and TPOTI regions.
Entries opened today for the 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, and close on December 13th 2024. Pānui 1 has also been uploaded to the event page and sent to all cubs and region administrators.
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Auckland
250m, 500m
Kaiteriteri
5km, 10km, 22km
Lake Henley, Masterton
Sprints
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