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Great Barrier Reef Ocean Challenge (GBROC)

Don’t miss the chance to challenge yourself in Australia’s longest iron race on the first weekend of June. A unique adventure, set against the stunning coast line of far north Queensland, the 45km downwind course from Yorkeys Knob to Port Douglas combines gruelling distance and fantastic surf action.

REMINDER: Waka Ama NZ Coaching Course

We are very excited to announce the first of our Foundation coach modules on the 18th April in the Hoe Tonga region, online entries close midnight tonight!

Results from the inaugural Taupo Te Wheke Challenge

Rotohoe Series Event 2 - Rotoiti

Race programme now online

W2 for sale

This amazing brand new Moana NuiW2 is for sale. One of a kind paint job carbon kiato's.

Tai Tonga 41 Waka Ama Marathon

Online entries are open for the Tai Tonga 41 Marathon held at Evans Bay in Wellington

W1 new white Fai3x ama stolen

W1 new white Fai ama (Sport model) stolen from Anzac Park Gisborne, possibly Thursday 26th March. Help us eradicate thieving in waka ama.

Safety Tips - Canoe Lights

That time of year again...Daylight Savings and now its dark when we are out training in the evenings.

2015 ActivePost National Long Distance Waka Ama Championships

A superb Easter Weekend of racing hosted by our Tai Tokerau Waka Ama Whānau. Thanks to all the paddlers and supporters who travelled from far and wide over the weekend. Safe travels home and enjoy the rest of your long weekend. See more for full results attached, photos to follow

Long Distance Nationals Updates

Please check entries as they stand for Saturday and Sunday (see attached PDF as at 2nd April 4pm). Any further changes please come and see admin at the race venue after Powhiri at 2pm tomorrow, following that, venue will be open for waka drop-off. Please travel safely and we will see you there!

NZHL Paddlez Up Gizzy Results 2015

Waka Ama New Zealand - Process for Qualification to 2016 IVF World Club Championship

2016 IVF World Club Championships, Sunshine Coast, Australia 2016 – New Zealand Qualification Process is as follows:

2016 IVF World Sprints Format

The IVF World Sprints Format has been confirmed for the 2016 World Sprint Championships being held in the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

March members prize draw winners

Congratulations to our winners.

Outrigger canoe team crosses the Cook Strait

It has been over 12 years, but now a team of local paddlers has done it again: paddle across the Cook Strait in a W6. A big thanks to Interislander and Fergs Kayaks for making this possible.