Stories
Jun 17, 2024
Parihaka Waka Ama Hoe Matariki
Preliminary results can be found on the event page. Please contact [email protected] directly if there are any inconsistencies.
Jun 12, 2024
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series
Results from Race 2 held last Saturday, June 8th, can be found here:
Jun 7, 2024
Nau mai haere mai! Waka Ama NZ Regional Development Coordinator AROCA - Maruwhare Harman
Waka Ama NZ and Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association - AROCA are delighted to welcome Maruwhare Harman (Nō Ngāti Maniapoto, Whakatōhea) as the new Regional Development Coordinator for the AROCA Region.
May 31, 2024
Entries close on Tuesday after this long weekend, so enter now into Race 2!
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series, Saturday June 8th (then July 6th), at the Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth. Contact your club admin to enter. Don't worry if you missed race 1, you can still join in for race 2 and 3! Hosted by Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama. Event info and pānui online now
May 28, 2024
Early Bird entry Special on now! Matariki event for Tamaki Makaurau paddlers
Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge, on Friday June 28th, at Okahu Bay, Auckland. Entries open now, so contact your club admin today to enter. Entries close Monday June 24th. Hosted by Ocean Blue Sports Waka Ama. All event info and pānui is online.
May 28, 2024
Matariki event coming up in Heretaunga... Enter now!
Heretaunga Matariki Saturday June 29th at the Clive River, Heretaunga. Contact your club admin to enter - entries close 25th June. Hosted by Heretaunga Ararau O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu. Event info and pānui online now
May 22, 2024
Rotohoe at Tarawera, Race 2 Results
Results for the 4 races from the past weekend, can be found on the event page
May 14, 2024
Aotearoa World Sprint 2024 Merchandise now available
Aotearoa World Sprint training Merch is now available for paddlers and supports to purchase online from Pure Athletic. Order now till 25 May 2024, you can choose to have orders sent directly to your whare OR pick up at King's Birthday training camp at Lake Karāpiro. After 25 May only shipping to your Whare will be available.
May 9, 2024
If you're in the Bay of Plenty next weekend, check this out:
Race 2 of the Rotohoe Series, Saturday May 18th, at Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua. There are 68 entries already, including 20 teams! Contact your club admin to enter before close-off on Wednesday 15th. Hosted by Ruamata Waka Ama Club. All event info and pānui online now.
May 9, 2024
Entries are open for Race 3 of the Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series
Saturday May 18th, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland. Contact your club admin to enter today, as entries close next Tuesday, May 14th. Results from Races 1 and 2 are on the event page. Hosted by Nga Hau Maiangi Inc. All event info and pānui online now.
May 1, 2024
Hoe Tonga Hui a Tau (AGM)
Hui a Tau (AGM) via ZOOM at 7pm on Tuesday 25 June 2024. Follow the link for more information, including Board Nominations Forms
Apr 30, 2024
Race 2 Rotohoe Series entries are open!
Saturday May 18th, 2024, at Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close midnight May 15th. Hosted by Ruamata Waka Ama. All event info and pānui online now.
Apr 24, 2024
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 2 Results
Race 1 and Race 2 results now available on the event page
Apr 19, 2024
Entries are open for the revamped and revised George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series
Saturday May 25th, June 8th, July 6th, at Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd, Weymouth. A new 3-event series regatta solely for W1/OC1/OC2, with points accumulating across the series. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close at midnight the Tuesday before each race. Hosted by Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama. All event info and pānui online now
Apr 16, 2024
Paddler ID photos
Paddler ID Photos must be clear headshots, similar to what is required for a drivers licence or passport. The most common reason a photo is rejected is that the paddler is wearing a hat or sunglasses. Here are some helpful tips:
