Stories
Aug 24, 2017
Nga Kaihoe O Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand) Appointed Board Member
The Board of Waka Ama New Zealand are happy to confirm the appointment of a new Board Member to the board of Nga Kaihoe O Aotearoa (Waka Ama New Zealand) Inc.
Aug 23, 2017
Entries, entries, entries!!!
Online entries are closing over the next few days for the following events. **Poor Knights Crossing 2017 (entries close midnight 23rd TONIGHT!)** **Rotohoe Event 5 (entries close Thursday 24th @ midnight)** **Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2017 (3) (entries close Saturday 26th)** See your club rep to enter online, don't miss out!!!
Aug 23, 2017
Waka Ama Foundation Coaching Course - Taranaki 4th November
Sign up for the Foundation Coaching Course module coming to you in November. This course is delivered by Corrina Gage and is one of four modules in the Foundation Coaching level. It is available for anyone who wants to learn How to Coach and Paddling Basics.
Aug 21, 2017
RESULTS: 2017 Koroneihana Hoe W1 W2 SUP
Thanks for everyone who came and supported our race today. The weather gods were very good to us, keeping those dark thunder clouds to the west. The heavy rain coming down in bucket loads only after the prizing giving when everyone was going home. The river level and currents were up and the day was fairly warm. Lots of close racing and a good time had by all. Tai paddle spot prizes went to Mitch Zandstra - Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauaao and Evette Hetet - Te Toki as drawn by the kids.
Aug 16, 2017
RESULTS: TUOTR Winter Series - Mid Winter Dash
Results are now online for the TUOTR Winter Series - Mid Winter Dash held in Wairoa on Saturday. Head to the waka ama facebook page for photos
Aug 15, 2017
AROCA Series 12 August Results online
Results for all races are available on the event page. If there are any queries or corrections required please notify [email protected] before Thursday. Full results will series points will be updated on Friday and added to the page.
Aug 15, 2017
Results Race 2 – Hoe Tonga Paddla Series
Here the results for race 2 of the series, hosted by Porirua Canoe Kayak Club. A big thank you to PCKC for organising a great event, again with a massive 26 team entries.
Aug 15, 2017
RESULTS: Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Race 1
Tena koutou to all who attended, supported and competed in Race 1 of the Mauao Ocean Series held at Waikorire/Pilot Bay on 12th August. It was an amazing day of racing in sometimes very strong winds and demonstrated how waka ama canoes and the skill and teamwork of those who compete in them is ever improving.
Aug 14, 2017
Poor Knights Crossing 2017
Entries for this year’s Poor Knights Crossing open ocean challenge are still open but will definitely close on August 23. A long list of category prizes and spot prizes have been confirmed for the event, including gear from Strongarm Power in the Water for all paddlers. A large fleet of event and safety craft has been booked for the event and all procedures are now in place for a great race. Enter online at www.enternowonline.com/4290 All enquiries to [email protected]
Aug 11, 2017
Applications for 2018 Elite World Sprint Coaches
Waka Ama New Zealand are currently seeking applications for Coaches for New Zealand teams that will compete at the 2018 IVF World Elite Sprint Championships
Aug 7, 2017
PANUI - HOE TONGA PADDLA RACE 2 on Saturday
A heads up to all paddlers, whanau and supporters attending the above race that the venue is 55 Onepoto Road which is past the Titahi Bay Rowing Club where the Hoe Tonga regionals have been held in the past. Drive to the end of Onepoto Road and you will see all the waka, trolleys, etc., in the car park. Please see attached panui for trailer and car parking information
Aug 4, 2017
AROCA Series Results Summary
Full series results to date attached. Any queries or corrections please notify [email protected] note that protests cannot be made but corrections to errors can be corrected.
Aug 4, 2017
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSING SOON! Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series - Race 2
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2017 Race 2 hosted by PCKC. Online entries close this Sunday (6th) August at midnight. Contact your club rep to enter online!
Aug 3, 2017
Waka Ama Foundation Coaching Course - Whanganui
There are still a few spots available for this course next Sunday (13th) August. Please email Waka Ama or contact us through your club administration at [email protected]. Accommodation on Saturday is available if required. Please contact Anne for further information - [email protected]
Aug 2, 2017
AROCA Series W6 Event 5 Hosted by Te Paerangi Entries open and Panui available
Panui is now available on the event page, if clubs are wishing to hire a W6 Te Paerangi have some available. See your club admin to enter.
