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REMINDER: The Ultimate Paddle Day 2017

Join us in Riverton on Sunday 9th April for the Ultimate Paddle Day. Stand Up Paddle and Waka Ama disciplines come together for one almighty fun day of action. Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, there’s something for you to enjoy.

Hauraki Summer Series 2017 - Race 3 Results

Hauraki Waka Ama whānau would like to thank all those who participated in this event. It began with a beautiful sunset out on Te Moananui a Kiwa followed by an eventful day of racing. Paddlers were greeted with some good swells along the beach at the start of each race and some great bumps were caught on the way back in.

Te Whanau-a-Apanui Waka Ama Club looking for W6

We are a new club and with mounting interest in the area of junior teams wanting to compete in the Rotohoe series and train towards nationals, we are looking for support from our waka ama whanau.

Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va'a-alo Canoe Club 30th Anniversary Celebrations

Saturday 20th May at ASB Stadium Whangarei, tickets are $15 for kids and $30 for adults - ticket includes nibbles, 2 course dinner, entertainment and DJ.

REMINDER: Tauranga Safety Course entries closing

Waka Ama Safety Course proudly brought to you by Waka Ama NZ, Coast Guard Boating Education and Maritime New Zealand. See attached panui for more information.

Mount to Mount Results

AROCA W1 Series 1st April Event. Results online

Prelim results are online, if there are corrections or questions please get these to [email protected] by Wednesday. Final results will the be available. Head to AROCA facebook page for photos from the event.

Rotohoe 2 Panui online

March prize draw winners

Our winners this month are:

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Secondary School Waka Ama Finals Day!

Congratulations to all of the teams that raced during what was a wonderful week of Secondary School Waka Ama. Thank you to the 100 plus schools coming from all over Aotearoa, a special mention to all of the managers, coaches, mums, dads, bus drivers and everyone that made it possible for our students to attend the event. Last but not least thank you to our major sponsor Te Wānanga o Aotearoa and to the massive crew at Te Waiariki Purea Trust for putting together a truly spectacular event. We hope everyone travels safely back to their whānau and see you all next year!!

March members prize draw

This months prizes are donated by Paddle Pro and Waka Paddle Ltd . Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page on the website. Good luck to all our secondary school paddlers competing at the Blue Lake, Rotorua this week.

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa National Secondary Schools FINAL FINAL UPDATES!

1 more sleep! Please check out the last minute updates, see you all at the lake tomorrow!

AROCA series updates

Event information has been updated with new event hosts Ocean Blue and Pakuranga OCC confirmed. There are still dates available to host so please get in contact. W1 Race scheduled for Easter Friday has been postponed to the Saver date in July due to no host available. Still time to get entries in for this Saturdays event so come along to Birkenhead in either the 5km or 15km race.

UPDATE: New Zealand Team Selections for the 2017 IVF World Distance Championship in Tahiti

Waka Ama New Zealand is pleased to announce the selection of paddlers for the Para Va'a team that has been named. This completes 7 National teams that will take part in the first ever IVF World Distance Championships. Congratulations to all the paddlers selected.

Results for Hoe Tonga Regional Secondary School Sprint Champs

What a great day for all with a record number of entries for both W6 and W1 events. Congratulations to all place-getters, and thanks again for the great support. Results are online. Photos are available on Hoe Tonga’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/hoetonga