Events

May 2025

31

May

IceBreaker Challenge 2025 (Sanctioned)

OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin

500m, 5km, 10-20km

31

May

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

Jun 2025

07

Jun

Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā

6km, 10km, 14km

08

Jun

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

2km, 4km

14

Jun

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 4 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

8km, 15km

21

Jun

Heretaunga Matariki (Subject to Sanctioning)

Clive River, Hawkes Bay

7km, 10km, 15km

21

Jun

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

21

Jun

Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe (Sanctioned)

Evans Bay, Wellington Harbour

8km & 16km

28

Jun

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

Jul 2025

05

Jul

Parihaka Waka Ama Hoe Matariki (Sanctioned)

Whangarei Cruising Club – Parua Bay, Whangarei

8km & 18km

05

Jul

Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua

6km, 10km, 14km

06

Jul

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 4 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

2km, 4km

12

Jul

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 5 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

8km, 15km

19

Jul

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

26

Jul

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - 20th Anniversary - Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

Aug 2025

02

Aug

Rotohoe Series - Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Hinehopu Reserve, Rotoiti

6km, 10km, 18km

03

Aug

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 5 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

2km, 4km

09

Aug

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 6 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

8km, 15km

13

Aug

2025 World Distance Champs - National Age Group Intents

Brazil

16 - 26 km

23

Aug

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

Sep 2025

06

Sep

Rotohoe Series - Race 4 (Sanctioned)

Hannah's Bay Reserve, Ōtauira, Willow Ave, Rotorua

6km, 10km, 18km

13

Sep

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 4 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

27

Sep

Waitemata Hoe (Subject to Sanctioning)

Eastern Beach, The Esplanade, Auckland

32km Iron

Oct 2025

25

Oct

Pearl of the North (Subject to Sanctioning)

Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii

8-12km, and 24km

25

Oct

Taupo Lake Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)

Ferry Road, Tapuaeharuru Bay, Lake Taupo

24 - 28kms

Nov 2025

08

Nov

AROCA Regional W1 Sprint Champs - 2 days (Sanctioned)

Lake Pupuke, Auckland

250m, 500m

14

Nov

Waka Te Tasman (Subject to Sanctioning)

Kaiteriteri

5km, 10km, 22km

21

Nov

Vaka Eiva

Cook Islands

Distance

29

Nov

Papa Alf's Memorial Sprint Regatta - (Subject to Sanctioning)

Taipari Stand, Te Atatu Peninsula

Sprints

Jan 2026

11

Jan

2026 Sprint Nationals

Lake Karāpiro

Sprints

Feb 2026

07

Feb

James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2026 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui

32km

13

Feb

2026 Takapuna Beach Cup

Takapuna Beach

Distance

21

Feb

Ōmokoroa Dash 2026 (Subject to Sanctioning)

Ōmokoroa Domain, Ōmokoroa

5km, 10km

21

Feb

Kaihoe Whaikaha - Have a Go Day (Waikato)

Epworth Park, 116 Finlay Rd, Maungatautari

Have a Go Day

Mar 2026

07

Mar

34th Annual Portage Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)

Okahu Bay, Tamaki Drive - Manukau Harbour, Mangere Bridge

18km-5km-5km

14

Mar

Mangawhai Waka Ama Regatta - Surf to Surf Relay (Subject to Sanctioning)

Mangawhai Estuary

10-30km

21

Mar

University of Auckland - Great Waka Ama Race

Okahu Bay, Auckland

8km

21

Mar

Tuakana Customs M2M 2026 (Sanctioned)

Mount Maunganui

32km (W6)

23

Mar

2026 Secondary School Nationals

Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua

Sprints

Apr 2026

18

Apr

Harbour Challenge (Subject to Sanctioning)

Shelly Beach, Helensville (Kaipara Harbour)

10km / 24km