NEWS
King's Birthday weekend Pānui now out
FInd all the infomration on the weekend in the pānui from hiring the lanes to how to enjoy the sauna.
5 weekends in May, 10 events available, all entries are open!
Upcoming events this weekend... Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 2 at Maraetai Beach, and Mauao Series - Race 1 at Pilot Bay, Mt Maunganui. Get your teams together and contact your club administrators to get your entries in before the cut-off dates.
Te Waka o Aoraki - Elected Board Member Nominations
On March 30, a new constitution was voted in by clubs at the SGM. The region is shifting to a new governance structure which involves the establishment of three Rohe or zones across Te Waipounamu within which clubs reside and a Board of Directors.
Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara - Results available
The results from last Saturday's race have been added to the event page. Photos can be found on the AROCA and Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara Facebook pages.
Mokotahi Hoe - Tangaroa-ā-kiokio - Sat April 11th
Well done to Adventure Wairoa, who had a successful event on Saturday, and finshed early to ensure paddlers got home safely. Results have been added to the webpage. Event photos can be found on the Adventure Wairoa Waka Ama Facebook page.
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1 - CANCELLED
Due to the impending arrival of Cyclone Vaianu this weekend, Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club have made the early call to cancel the first race in this series to ensure taitamariki and whānau remain safe at home. Next race is on May 17th.
Tuakana Customs M2M - March 14th
Race recap, Results and some action shots have been uploaded to the event website
NZSS Waka Ama Nationals: Wednesday Update
Important updates: due to the weather forecast, we’ve moved races forward to ensure all teams can complete their events safely. All 500m heats, 250m semi-finals and finals will be Wednesday. Thursday and Friday racing is now CANCELLED. If you are onsite and have any questions plesae head to admin
NZ Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals - Livestream
The largest secondary school sporting competition in the country during summer tournament week is back! The Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals kicks off āpōpō and we can't wait to see you all there. For those who can't make it, you can catch all the action live on MĀORI+. A reminder - all live-streaming is FREE!
RACE CALENDAR
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 2 - Maraetai (Sanctioned)
Maraetai Beach
8km, 18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Hinehopu Boat Ramp, Tamatea St, Rotoiti
6km, 10km, 14km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 2 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
TNT Waitakere Double Header (Subject to Sanctioning)
Te Atatu Boating Club, Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, Auckland
W12 - 10km
Hoe Tonga Winter Series - Race 1 Ōtaki (Sanctioned)
Kāpiti Boating Club, Paraparaumu Beach
8-10km, 16-20km
IceBreaker Challenge 2026 - 2 days (Sanctioned)
OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin
500m, 5km, 10-20km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 2 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 3 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Narrowneck
Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
6km, 10km, 14km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 3 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
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