Stories
Yesterday
Job Vacancy: WAANZ Regional Coordinator - Auckland Region
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ in partnership with the Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association (AROCA), is seeking a passionate and motivated Regional Coordinator to support and strengthen waka ama throughout the Auckland region
Thursday
Entries extended for Saturday May 23rd events
Host clubs for both the Hoe Tonga Winter Series - Race 1 in Ōtaki and the TNT Waitakere Double Header in Auckland, have extended their entry close dates. Contact your club administrator to get your entries in today.
Thursday
Elite Training Camp Pānui Out Now!
Pānui for the elite training camp is online now! Kings Birthday weekend 30 May - 1 June. Check out the pānui for all information.
May 4, 2026
5 weekends in May, 10 events available, all entries are open!
Upcoming events this weekend... Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 2 at Maraetai Beach, and Mauao Series - Race 1 at Pilot Bay, Mt Maunganui. Get your teams together and contact your club administrators to get your entries in before the cut-off dates.
Apr 22, 2026
Te Waka o Aoraki - Elected Board Member Nominations
On March 30, a new constitution was voted in by clubs at the SGM. The region is shifting to a new governance structure which involves the establishment of three Rohe or zones across Te Waipounamu within which clubs reside and a Board of Directors.
Apr 21, 2026
Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara - Results available
The results from last Saturday's race have been added to the event page. Photos can be found on the AROCA and Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara Facebook pages.
Apr 13, 2026
Mokotahi Hoe - Tangaroa-ā-kiokio - Sat April 11th
Well done to Adventure Wairoa, who had a successful event on Saturday, and finshed early to ensure paddlers got home safely. Results have been added to the webpage. Event photos can be found on the Adventure Wairoa Waka Ama Facebook page.
Apr 9, 2026
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1 - CANCELLED
Due to the impending arrival of Cyclone Vaianu this weekend, Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club have made the early call to cancel the first race in this series to ensure taitamariki and whānau remain safe at home. Next race is on May 17th.
Mar 30, 2026
Tuakana Customs M2M - March 14th
Race recap, Results and some action shots have been uploaded to the event website
Mar 25, 2026
World Sprint Championship Pānui 2 out now
World Sprint Championship Pānui 2 out now.
Mar 24, 2026
NZSS Waka Ama Nationals: Wednesday Update
Important updates: due to the weather forecast, we’ve moved races forward to ensure all teams can complete their events safely. All 500m heats, 250m semi-finals and finals will be Wednesday. Thursday and Friday racing is now CANCELLED. If you are onsite and have any questions plesae head to admin
Mar 22, 2026
NZ Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals - Livestream
The largest secondary school sporting competition in the country during summer tournament week is back! The Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals kicks off āpōpō and we can't wait to see you all there. For those who can't make it, you can catch all the action live on MĀORI+. A reminder - all live-streaming is FREE!
Mar 18, 2026
MEDIA RELEASE: Record number of schools set to compete at 2026 National Secondary School Waka Ama
A record 142 secondary schools and 2,300 participants from across Aotearoa will gather at Lake Tikitapu next week for the 2026 Secondary School Waka Ama Championships, highlighting the continued growth of waka ama among rangatahi nationwide.
Mar 17, 2026
Mangawhai Waka Ama Regatta - Surf to Surf Relay Results
Full results are on the web page
Mar 11, 2026
Tai Tokerau Secondary School Regionals
Results have been added to the web page
