Stories

Oct 24, 2023

Pure Athletic Apparel and Merchandise Supplier

Waka Ama NZ is excited to have partnered with Pure Athletic as our official merchandise supplier.

Oct 19, 2023

Te Reo Taiohi

Waka Ama NZ would like to announce our new Te Reo Taiohi rōpū (rōpū tuarua), consisting of 8 rangatahi from around Aotearoa on a two-year voluntary term. Read here for more info!

Oct 19, 2023

Freshwater Gold Clam Information

As kaitiaki of our roto and awa we are emphasising the importance of following the new Check Clean Dry steps for our Waka Ama whānau to ensure we do not spread gold clams or any other invasive species in our waterways.

Oct 18, 2023

Hoe Tonga Regional Sprint Championships

Entries are now live! Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th November 2023, at Henley Lake, Masterton. Club admins need to do the entries. Entries close Wednesday November 1st. Hosted by Hoe Tonga Waka Ama. Event info and waiver sheets online now.

Oct 17, 2023

Te Waka o Aoraki Regionals

Entries OPEN! Saturday December 9th, 2023, at South Eyre Lake, Eyrewell. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 30th November. Hosted by Te Waka o Aoraki. Go online for all Event info and pānui.

Oct 16, 2023

🗣 Design the logo comp! Secondaries 2024! 😎

See below all the information for our "Design the Logo competition" for Secondary Schools 2024!💥 Please share with any of our Rangatahi who would like to enter 💥

Oct 16, 2023

New date confirmed - Papa Alf's Memorial Regatta

Entries are open! Give your tamariki and rangatahi crews another chance to practice racing before Nationals. Saturday 25th November 2023, at Lake Pupuke, North Shore Rowing Club. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 21 November. Hosted by Waitakere Outrigger Canoe Club. Updated event info and pānui online.

Oct 13, 2023

Ngā Hoe Horo 36th Sprint Regatta

Entries are OPEN! Saturday 16th December, Lake Ngātu - via Awanui. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 12 December. Hosted by Ngā Hoe Horo Outrigger Club. Event info and pānui online now.

Oct 12, 2023

AROCA Regional Sprints entries are OPEN

AROCA Regional Sprints, are on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November, 2023, at Ian Shaw Park, Panama Rd, Mt Wellington. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close Friday 10th November. NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED! Hosted by Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association. All event info and pānui online now

Oct 11, 2023

REMINDER: Te Rōpū Whaikaha - Expressions of Interest close 16th October!

Waka Ama NZ is proud to establish Te Rōpū Whaikaha o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama NZ Disability Working Group) for our Waka Ama whānau. Te Rōpū Whaikaha will be a working group providing a voice for tāngata whaikaha (people with disabilities) who are involved in waka ama in Aotearoa. This working group, alongside Waka Ama NZ, will assist in increasing the access to, and participation in, waka ama for tāngata whaikaha in Aotearoa.

Oct 10, 2023

Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project

The Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Plan will be implemented over the next 3-5 years with the support of Sport NZ. The Aukaha Project aims to strengthen the capability and capacity of Waka Ama at a Regional and local level so that our sport can continue to grow, thrive and adapt. Aukaha can mean many things, for the purpose of this kaupapa we have identified Aukaha as the lashing – binding our sport. Check out more about our Aukaha Project process!

Oct 6, 2023

Incorporated Societies Act Update for Waka Ama Clubs and Regions

As you may be aware, the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 was passed into law last year. The new legislation modernises the rules governing New Zealand’s incorporated societies for the first time since 1908. The plan is for Waka Ama NZ to roll out an approach that will help all of our clubs collectively to work through these changes and we will provide as much support as possible.

Oct 4, 2023

Club Team Intents for World Sprints 2024 Hilo Hawai'i now open

Club team intentions for World Sprints 2024 in Hilo, Hawai'i are now open until 23 November 2023. Intentions are to be completed online by the club representative. More information can be found via the pānui on the event page. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any further questions

Sep 27, 2023