NEWS
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!
MEDIA RELEASE: Record number of schools set to compete at 2026 National Secondary School Waka Ama
A record 142 secondary schools and 2,300 participants from across Aotearoa will gather at Lake Tikitapu next week for the 2026 Secondary School Waka Ama Championships, highlighting the continued growth of waka ama among rangatahi nationwide.
34th Annual Portage Crossing
Results from Saturday's event have been added to the event page
Ōmokoroa Dash 2026
Full results from the February 21st event have been uploaded to the web page.
WAANZ Pānui - Coaching and Learning Update (Mar 2026)
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ would like to inform our members, clubs, and regions of some key updates and developments regarding waka ama coaching and learning. Please find attached a detailed pānui with further information. We are excited to share these developments and learning opportunities with you all with the intention to support the delivery of quality waka ama experiences for all our whānau.
Travel Insurance - World Sprint Championships
Travel Insurance for World Sprint Championships, SIngapore, avaliable now from Travel Insurance Brokers underwiten by TAI.
RACE CALENDAR
2026 Secondary School Nationals
Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
Sprints
Te Uranga o Te Rā - Special General Meeting
Via Zoom
SGM
Heads to Harbour (Approved Event)
Ohope, Whakatane
21km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 1 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Mokotahi Hoe - Tangaroa-ā-kiokio (Sanctioned)
Māhia Peninsula
5km, 10km & 20km
Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara (Sanctioned)
Shelly Beach, Helensville (Kaipara Harbour)
8km / 20km
Whaingaroa Hoe (2 days) (Sanctioned)
Papahua (Te Kopua) Boat Ramp, Raglan
8km, 20km
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 2 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Maraetai Beach
8km, 18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Hinehopu Boat Ramp, Tamatea St, Rotoiti
6km, 10km, 14km
TNT Waitakere Double Header (Subject to Sanctioning)
Te Atatu Boating Club, Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, Auckland
W12 - 10km
IceBreaker Challenge 2026 (Subject to Sanctioning)
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)
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