Mar 7, 2025
Saturday March 15th, start at Okahu Bay, Tamaki Drive. W1/W2/W6/W12 options available for J16, Novice, J19 and Senior teams. The regatta is a revival of the ancient Māori route first used by the Tainui waka captained by Hoturoa, crossing between the Waitemata and Manukau harbours. Enter Now!
Mar 7, 2025
Saturday March 15th, Tapuaeharuru Bay, Ferry Rd, Taupo. Hosted by Taupo Waka Ama Club, there are 7.5km, 11km, 16km and 21km options. W1/W2/W6 options available for J16, Novice, J19 and Senior teams. Entries close on Tuesday.
Mar 6, 2025
Event information, Waiver form and the Lane Draw have been uploaded to the Waka Ama NZ website, and the Hoe Tonga website. Good luck to all the kaihoe paddling in Porirua on Saturday!
Mar 5, 2025
Māehe (March) 2025 newsletter online now!
Mar 5, 2025
Waka Ama NZ would like to share our updated Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy. Additionally, we have created a template for clubs/regions to create their own Child Safeguarding and Protection Policy. This template is reflective of our Waka Ama NZ Policy and we encourage all clubs and regions to utilise and implement this template. The information within this template acts as a guide only - we recommend you amend this template accordingly to your club/region.
Mar 3, 2025
There are 3 events on this weekend. ## Heads to Harbour, Whakatane - W1/W2 entries welcome. ## First race in the Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta series, Ian Shaw Park - W6 8km and 15km J16/J19/Novice/Open. ## Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial, New Plymouth - W6 ocean racing 11km or 20km
Feb 27, 2025
Results and Photos from the weekend's event can be found on the event page.
Feb 17, 2025
A reminder that entries close tomorrow night for this weekend's event
Feb 4, 2025
Waka Ama NZ and Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association are excited to announce and welcome Jasmine as the new Regional Development Coordinator (part time) for the Hoe Tonga Region. Nau mai, haere mai!
Jan 22, 2025
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa - thank you all for your time, dedication and hard work for your club, paddlers and whānau for the 2025 Waka Ama National Sprint Championships. Without the paddlers, coaches, managers, parents, supporters, sponsors, drivers and volunteers, the event would not have been able to happen! Our sport is lucky to have so many passionate and giving people involved that helped to make last weeks event the biggest yet! We are keen for your feedback on the National Sprints, please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
Jan 9, 2025
Waka Ama NZ is ready to host the biggest ever Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, 12-18 January 2025, Lake Karāpiro.
Jan 7, 2025
Please ensure you take the time to read pānui 3 and the managers booklet carefully.
Jan 5, 2025
Please note any changes received today will be in the next draw update. For those clubs with Taitamahine teams racing in Taitama W12 events, please check if you have any direct clashes. Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries.
Dec 29, 2024
Remember e te whanau, paddler rosters close at midnight this Thursday January 2nd. All ID cards must also be ordered by Friday January 3rd to be ready for pick up at the event.
Dec 27, 2024
Has been added to the event page.
