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Sep 21, 2023
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Papa Alf's Memorial Race - POSTPONED
Papa Alf's Memorial Race is POSTPONED. Please contact event hosts directly for more info. Message from hosts on event page. Click here for more info.
Sep 18, 2023
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Nau mai haere mai ki te Pōari o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa - Irene Cooper
The Board of Waka Ama New Zealand are happy to confirm the appointment of a new Board Member to the board of Waka Ama NZ – Irene Cooper
Sep 15, 2023
Top of the North or bottom of the South? There is a waka ama event coming in October for you!
1) Kaihoe O Ngati Trust - Waka Ama Club invite participants to their 10th annual Pearl of the North event, at Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii, Saturday October 21st. "The temperatures will be warm and the water is divine", say the hosts; and invite novice or seasoned kaihoe to attend this V1 and W6 distance event to enter now.
Sep 15, 2023
Whanau day out
2) On the same Saturday (October 21st), but in the majestic scenery of Fiordland, Oraka Aparima Waka Ama are hosting their annual Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge, on Lake Te Anau. With on-shore activities and kai available; a 500m event for Juniors (J16, J19) and a 10km/15km for adults; everyone is catered for at this whanau friendly W6 event.
Sep 13, 2023
Entries are live for the 6th annual Cathedral Cove Challenge
Entries are now open for this W1/W2 and W6 distance event, to be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023, at Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga. Contact your club admin to enter NOW, as entries close October 3rd. Hosted by Whitianga Outrigger Canoe Club. Event info and pānui all online in the Events Calendar.
Sep 12, 2023
August members prize draw winner
Congratulations to Louise Edwards from Ngā Kaihoe o Te Pūaha Incorporated winning the August prize kindly donated by VOYAGER TRAILERS.
Sep 12, 2023
Tai Paddles looking for Mahimahi to hire
If anyone has Mahimahi that are not being used for the next 6 months, Lana and Conan are looking to run a youth school programme and looking to hire canoes short term. Contact: Lana Hartstone and Conan Herbert 0272773767
Sep 8, 2023
Te Heamana o te Pōari o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa - Waka Ama NZ Board Chair Update
The Waka Ama NZ Pōari is pleased to announce Ngaire Rae Pehi as the new Waka Ama NZ Board Chair
Sep 6, 2023
Results & Report - 2023 Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge
Results from the 2023 Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge are online now!
Sep 6, 2023
Enter now! Papa Alf's Memorial Regatta
Entries now open for Papa Alf's Memorial Regatta on Saturday 23rd September, at Lake Pupuke, North Shore. W6 250m Sprints. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 19 September. Hosted by Waitakere Outrigger Canoe Club. Event info and pānui online now!
Sep 1, 2023
Nau mai haere mai! Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Manager - Trevor Meiklejohn
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to welcome Trevor as our new Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Manager.
Aug 31, 2023
Enter now! Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race
Entries open for Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race. 24 September 2023. Waikato River. Enter online now! Hosted by The BoatShed Kayaks Ltd. Event info and pānui online now
Aug 31, 2023
Enter now! Waka Te Tasman
Entries now open for Waka Te Tasman. 17th & 18th November 2023. Kaiteriteri. Entries open! Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 9 November. Hosted by Motueka Waka Ama Club. Event info and pānui online now.
Aug 24, 2023
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Nau mai haere mai! Waka Ama NZ High Performance Administrator - Joanne Thompson
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to welcome Jo as our new part-time Waka Ama NZ High Performance Administrator. Jo has a vast range of skills including experience running logistics, administration and all the behind-the-scenes mahi to ensure organisations and operations are running effectively. One of Jo’s core beliefs is in empowering others to make positive changes to enhance hauora. Jo is confident that she can leverage her passion for supporting others to help staff, athletes, coaches and the community of Waka Ama NZ thrive. Jo is a keen waka ama paddler and a member of the Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club. Outside of paddling, Jo has a passion for the outdoors in a work, volunteer and leisure capacity. We look forward to working with Jo and introducing her to our wider Waka Ama whānau
Aug 24, 2023
August members prize draw
Voyager Trailers, based in Hamilton, have donated this months prize for our members draw.
