Stories
Oct 6, 2018
RESULTS - 2018 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals
All results online! Congrats to all of our new national champions and everyone that took part throughout the weekend! A massive thank you to the local organising team from Waka Ama Kahungungu - Jules, Ian, Kohe, Gretchyn, Roy - you have all done an amazing job! See you in Auckland Easter Weekend 2019!
Oct 3, 2018
Waka for sale - Kahele Outrigger Canoe
This waka is only 3 months old and has been used a dozen times. It is awesome down wind and a good all rounder. Canoe is in Christchurch but will be at LDNs and Waka Te Tasman at Show Weekend. Contact Murray on 021923622 For more information on this boat visit www.puakeadesigns.com. Sale price $7,000.00
Oct 3, 2018
Go the Distance and WIN 10 lifejackets for you and your waka ama team!!!
Going to the Long Distance Waka Ama Nationals is a huge achievement – it shows guts, determination and focus… But are you putting as much effort into your finances? At Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, we care about your future so we’d like to kōrero with you about money and how you can help keep your whānau afloat.
Oct 2, 2018
Looking for a W2 for LDN's this weekend - HELP!
We have entered in the opens W2 race for LDNs (Moana Mau Loa - W2 Open Women) and the W2 we had planned to hire for the race has fallen through. We've been training like mad for this race and have booked and paid for 3 nights accommodation down Napier for it.
Oct 1, 2018
September member prize draw winners
Congratulations to our winners
Oct 1, 2018
New affiliation season begins
As of the 1st of October the new 2018-2019 affiliation season has begun. We are looking forward to an exciting season and will be celebrating our 30th Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karapiro in January 2019. Any queries please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Sep 28, 2018
Waka Ama NZ Newsletter - Waka Kōrero!
Check it out e te whānau! Our very own Waka Ama NZ Newsletter - Waka Kōrero! We will keep all our info short and sweet but hope to provide you with emails direct to your inbox about what is happening in wonderful world of Waka Ama ?
Sep 27, 2018
September members prize draw
Our prizes this month are donated by Waka Paddle Ltd and Ocean Elements.
Sep 27, 2018
Cathedral Cove Challenge 2018 - Results
Whitianga Community Waka Ama club hosted the 2018 Cathedral Cove Challenge over the weekend, and a record number of paddlers travelled to Whitianga to participate in this iconic racing event.
Sep 26, 2018
2018 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals - Panui 3
The final panui is now online with some last reminders regarding entries, registration, merchandise and much more! We hope all the final preparations and trainings for your clubs and teams are going well. We are looking forward to seeing our waka ama community out in force next weekend!
Sep 24, 2018
Appointed Coaches - Waka Ama New Zealand 2019 IVF World Distance Championships
Waka Ama New Zealand are pleased to announce the Premier Men and Womens Coaches for the 2019 IVF World Distance Championships (9 - 16 August 2019 - Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast Australia)
Sep 21, 2018
Pioke Pursuit
Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke and Te Waka Pounamu Outrigger Canoe Club would like to invite you to compete in the second annual Pioke Pursuit to be held on Sunday 21 October 2018 at Rāpaki.
Sep 21, 2018
Hoe Tonga Paddler Series 2018 Final Results
Congratulations to all the teams that competed in Whanganui last weekend and throughout the series. Our series continues to grow and become more competitive and it is great to see. Special Congratulations goes out to our winning teams of the series.
Sep 19, 2018
Sprint Nationals vendor application form 14th-19th January 2019
Come and celebrate our 30th annual Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro with your products or services. Retail and promotional vendor applications are now available so complete the application attached and we will get back to you with confirmation and further information. Food vendors please contact [email protected] for more information.
Sep 19, 2018
REMINDER: Waka Ama CBE Safety Course (Whangarei) entries closing 24 September
Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend this informative waka ama safety course in your region, only $35 for affiliated club members.
