Stories

Jul 5, 2016

Strongarm Sponsored Prize Pack for 5000th Member

Waka Ama New Zealand in association with Strongarm Apparel are giving away a Strongarm prizepack to the lucky paddler who became our 5000th affiliated member today... and that lucky paddler is....

Jul 5, 2016

5000 Affiliated Members reached!

Waka Ama New Zealand has just reached 5000 Affiliated members for the first time.

Jul 4, 2016

Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Māori Language Week

The kaupapa for Māori language week 2016 is 'ākina te reo' – 'behind you all the way', which is about using te reo Māori to support people, to inspire and to cheer on.

Jul 4, 2016

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Results

You can now download the results from this weekends race.

Jul 1, 2016

PRESS RELEASE: Air Tahiti Nui Adds Kiwi Waka Ama King to its Ambassador Ranks

PRESS RELEASE: Air Tahiti Nui Adds Kiwi Waka Ama King to its Ambassador Ranks

Champion New Zealand paddler Tupuria King has signed on as an Air Tahiti Nui ambassador as he prepares to take on the Polynesians at their own sport – Va'a / outrigger canoe paddling.

Jul 1, 2016

June monthly members prize winners

Our winners this month are:

Jul 1, 2016

REMINDER Waka Ama NZ Foundation Coaching Course - Auckland Sunday 3rd July

For all those who have registered, see you on Sunday at Nga Hau Maiangi Building, Ian Shaw Reserve, Panama Road, Mt Wellington. Please arrive a little earlier to sign in before the course begins at 9am. BYO lunch - coffee and tea provided. There is no on-the water paddling however there will be a land-based demonstration.

Jun 28, 2016

Waka Ama NZ Foundation Coaching Course - Auckland REGISTRATIONS CLOSED

Please email [email protected] to register for the last 3 spots or to be placed on a wait-list.

Jun 28, 2016

June monthly members prize draw

This months prizes are donated by Gillespie Paddles and Waka Essential Ltd. Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page.

Jun 24, 2016

AROCA Winter Series W6 Race 3 Debrief and Results

Kia ora tātou, On behalf of Ocean Blue Sports Club, we enjoyed being your hosts for the AROCA WINTER SERIES W6 #3. We wish to thank all the teams that participated on Saturday 18 June at Narrow Neck Beach. Huge thanks to Wakatere Boat Club for their facilities that proved to be ideal for the event. Their support must be applauded.

Jun 23, 2016