Stories
Dec 2, 2019
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Waka Ama Co-ordinator Vacancy
Are you an experienced Co-ordinator that would be excited about working within a diverse Tertiary environment? The successful candidate will have great communication skills as they will be required to liaise with the programme kaiako. They will also be responsible for ensuring that all relevant resources needed to run this programme are organised and readily available.
Dec 1, 2019
AROCA Regionas DRAFT Schedule available to download
DRAFT schedule is added to the event page and will be sent directly to clubs. This is subject to change but gives an indication of race times. If there are queries please email [email protected] before Wednesday. Final schedule will be loaded after that time and available for all clubs at the event admin. (2 per club)
Dec 1, 2019
World Sprint Intents 2020
With the huge influx of intents that arrived on Saturday, it will take a few days to process them.
Dec 1, 2019
AROCA Regionals 2019 Panui 2 available to download
Volunteer schedule is confirmed for all clubs. Note a new weigh in time and day is available. Friday 3.30 - 6.30. There is a water station on site so recommend all paddlers bring drink bottles to fill rather than plastic water bottles.
Nov 29, 2019
November members prize draw
Thanks to our equipment suppliers who have supplied our prizes for the October draw, Beastwear and Kayak HQ. Check out their other products on our Equipment Suppliers page.
Nov 29, 2019
EXTENDED: Waka Ama New Zealand Appointed Board Member Applications extended till Friday 6th December
Applications for a Waka Ama NZ Appointed Board Member position are now open
Nov 26, 2019
Reminder : 2020 World Sprints Intents close 30th November
Please remember that the intent process for the world Sprints closes on Saturday 30th November.
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
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Waka Te Tasman 2019: Photos and Thanks
Thank you to all who travelled to Kaiteretere which for those from the south was no easy feat given the road closures along the way. Ngā mihi nui to our club members who helped with the event, especially Stefan, Denise, Roni, Dave, Birgit, Eri, Remko, Koro Tom, Amiria and Whetū (WANZ) who were there both days giving it heaps. Thanks to our sponsors Kaiteriteri recreation Reserve Board, Wakatū Inc, Waka Abel Tasman, Abel Tasman Eco tours, NMIT, Ian Trafford photos, TDC Harbour Master and Maritime NZ for the spot prizes. Congrats to the new club from Mangawhai taking the club trophy this year. Watch this space as next year is our 20th anniversary for this event so we might mix it up a bit.
Nov 15, 2019
Para Waka Ama Planning session
Waka Ama New Zealand are facilitating a Para Waka Ama Planning session on Saturday 30th November at 2pm
Nov 14, 2019
Para Waka Ama Have a Go sessions
If you or someone you know is keen is disabled and keen to give Waka Ama a try then please pass this on.
Nov 14, 2019
Announcement: Waka Ama, New Zealand Sport Collective and Sky TV partnership
‘We’re excited to announce our partnership with @skysportnz and New Zealand Sport Collective on #SkySportNext. Subscribe to the YouTube channel now for full access to our live stream events skysportnext.co.nz’ Waka Ama New Zealand is excited to be part of this new initiative and cant wait for Takapuna Beach Cup and National Secondary School Championships to be live streamed through this free platform. You can watch the live stream of the launch event here (Thursday 14th November 4pm): https://youtu.be/TQOfHhV0jPw http://skysportnext.co.nz
Nov 5, 2019
October members prize draw winners
Our winners are:
Nov 5, 2019
Auckland Secondary Schools Junior Regatta
Lane draw and schedule are now available on the event page
Nov 5, 2019
Cathedral Cove Challenge
Last chance to enter the iconic Cathedral Cove Challenge! Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 5 November, so get your entries in! This is a 2-day event, with a 25 km race along the stunning coastline, past Cathedral Cove, on Saturday 9 November. The entry fee includes a free dinner plus a prize giving with lots of awesome spot prizes. Sunday's event is a 15 km paddle to Cathedral Cove and back for W1 and W2, plus there is a shorter race for W6 Juniors and novices. This is one race you don't want to miss!
