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2026 Sprint Nationals

Venue:

Lake Karāpiro

Date:

Sun 11th Jan - Sat 17th Jan 2026

Distance:

Sprints

Host:

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ

Contact Details

Online Entries

2026 Sprint Nationals W1 Quota.pdf
2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 1.pdf
2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 2.pdf

Description

Contact [email protected] for any further information or support regarding the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. 

Kakāhu (Merchandise)

The 2026 Sprint Nationals Merchandise is live.

Guarantee your preferred style, colour and size now, and pick up at Karāpiro from midday January 11th.
Or order now and then items will be shipped to your whare from 12th Jan (if you are not coming to Nationals). 

Items will ship to NZ nationwide ($15), plus Australia ($25) and the Pacific ($15)


Order Now


Kaitūao (Volunteers)

The registration form to volunteer at the 2026 Sprint Nationals has been closed for now, while we collate all the offers!

Please email [email protected] if you have any pātai, and/or you wish to go on a wailist for a specific area of mahi.


Corporate Challenge 

Registrations for the Corporate Challenge have now CLOSED.  Maximum team numbers have been reached.

If you wish to go on a waitlist, please email [email protected]


Hauora Hub

Registrations for the Hauora Hub have now CLOSED. 

If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email [email protected]

Vendor Information

Retail and Food Vendor applications have now CLOSED.

CHECK, CLEAN, DRY Protocols

As kaitiaki of our roto and awa we are emphasizing the importance of following the Check, Clean, Dry steps for our Waka Ama whānau to ensure we do not spread the invasive clam or any other species in our lakes and rivers around the motu.

As per MPI regulations, all waka, hoe, life jackets, clothing and footwear will need to be Checked and Cleaned before leaving Lake Karāpiro, to ensure we do not spread the species to lakes and rivers around the mōtu. There will be dedicated wash stations set up for waka, ama and kiato in the loading bay area. Please ensure all paddlers comply with the volunteer’s directions to protect our roto and awa.

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