Stories

Yesterday

Metua Ewart Memorial Series - Race 1 Postponed

Due to a lack of entries, this weekend's Metua Ewart Memorial Series - Race 1 has been rescheduled to Saturday November 22nd.

Friday

Waka Ama Elected Board Member - Tui Pukepuke (McCaull)

On behalf of Waka Ama NZ and our waka ama whānau, we warmly congratulate Tui Pukepuke on being elected to the Waka Ama NZ Board. Tui brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and skills, and we look forward to working alongside her to continue growing and strengthening waka ama for all our whānau. Nau mai ki te poari o Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ, Tui

Friday

ACC Making learner licensing fun at Secondary School Nationals

Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals provided a great opportunity for NZTA/Waka Kotahi, supported by ACC, to connect with tamariki, parents, teachers, career advisors and kura to promote their range of free driver education resources.

Wednesday

Mangere Bridge to French Bay Regatta - Saturday September 13th - POSTPONED

Due to the predicted high wind forecast, this event has been POSTPONED. Host, Portage Crossing Traditional Canoeing and Sailing Association, will be in contact with the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Wednesday

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 4 - Saturday September 13th - CANCELLED

Due to the predicted high wind forecast this weekend, this event has been CANCELLED. Host club Hoe Aroha Whanau O Mauao Outrigger Canoe Club, will be in contact with club administrators to process any refunds due.

Tuesday

Future Scheduling of IVF World Championships - Aotearoa Member Club Consultation

The International Va’a Federation (IVF) Board has recently released a memo regarding the future scheduling of World Sprint and World Distance Championships beyond 2026. As part of this process, they are seeking feedback from all member federations to help guide their decision-making.

Tuesday

Ngā mihi – IVF World Distance Championships 2025

Waka Ama NZ congratulates our incredible paddlers who represented Aotearoa at the IVF World Distance Championships 2025 in Niterói, Brazil. Our teams paddled with pride and determination, bringing home 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals across multiple divisions.

Sep 5, 2025

Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge - Entries Open

Plan ahead for the next long weekend to be in Te Anau - Saturday October 25th. Extra events added for rangatahi and senior paddlers. Contact your club admin to enter.

Sep 3, 2025