Stories

Jun 15, 2016

Jun 14, 2016

Poor Knights Crossing

Power Paddlers Line Up For Poor Knights Crossing. Camaraderie may morph into rivalry when several members of the Aotearoa elite waka ama squad switch to their OC1 waka for this year’s much anticipated Poor Knights Crossing open ocean downwind race on September 3.

Jun 7, 2016

Waka for sale

2 V6 ocean vessels for sale, imported in December 2015 used a handful of times for demo purposes. Surplus to requirements. NO major collisions, No manufacturing defects, only being sold to make room for new V6 vessels.

Jun 5, 2016

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Race 1 Results Updated

Race results from yesterday race, available online now

Jun 2, 2016

2016 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Long Distance Nationals

Online entries are now open for this years Long Distance Nationals being hosted by Te Puku o Te Ika in Tauranga. Online entries will open on 1st June.

Jun 2, 2016

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Race 1 Panui 2

Please read the updated information. Entries have now close and the organisers are unable to accept entries on the day.

Jun 2, 2016

May members prize draw winners

Our winners are:

Jun 1, 2016

World Masters Games Volunteers - Register Now

World Masters Games is one of the largest sporting events to ever come to New Zealand and you can be part of the Waka Ama Pit Crew.

May 30, 2016

May monthly members prize draw

This months prizes are donated by Tai Paddles and Ocean Elements.

May 23, 2016

Outward Bound Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to the following paddlers that have been awarded Outward Bound Scholarships so far for 2016. Outward Bound is a rewarding experience and we would like to wish all of the scholarship recipients the best for their Outward Bound adventure

May 21, 2016

Thank you Strongarm and Tai Paddles

Waka Ama NZ would like to send a massive thank you to Charles Nepia from Strongarm and Conan and Lana Herbert from Tai Paddles for getting behind our Elite Paddlers.

May 20, 2016

Outstanding New Zealand success at the 17th IVF World Elite and Club Sprint Championships

Lake Kawana , Sunshine Coast Australia, Last week played host to the International Va’a Federation World Sprint Championships! This was the 17th edition of the Championships which saw the best of the best from 23 countries and 2200 paddlers battle it out on the water for world championship titles.

May 18, 2016

FOR SALE

Brand new Tehuritaua V1s, double carbon ARE Classic (used), 2nd hand canoes and Tehuritaua V6 (1 yr old)

May 18, 2016

Hauraki Summer Series Report

The series has been hosted in 4 different Hauraki locations with all 4 of the newly established local Hauraki clubs collaborating and taking turns to host in their area. Click on the link for full results and final points tally

May 17, 2016