Stories
Jul 4, 2012
Karewa Revival Race Report & Results
Karewa Ocean race was revived with special thanks to those paddlers whom travelled from as far as Auckland, Gisborne, Whakatane, Hamilton, Rotorua & Tauranga. It was great to have your support for our KAREWA Island race and both Fluffy Slipper crews who are preparing for World Sprint Championships in Canada.
Jul 2, 2012
Text 'waka' to 4463 and support Porirua Canoe Kayak Club (Each text donates $3)
The Porirua Canoe Kayak Club (PCKC) has 14 waka ama paddlers who have been selected to represent New Zealand at the IVF World Waka Ama Sprint Championships in Calgary, Canada in August 2012.
Jun 29, 2012
Winners of our first Paddler Monthly Prize Draw
Congratulations to our 3 prizewinners drawn today in the first monthly prize draw to receive this months prizes from Waka Paddle, Sharkskin and New Zealand Post.
Jun 26, 2012
Paddler Monthly Prize Draw!
This week we will be launching the first of our membership monthly prize draws. On Friday 29th June our database will electronically draw out 3 affiliated member ID card numbers. Make sure you are in to win this months prizes donated by: Waka Paddle, Sharkskin & New Zealand Post!
Jun 21, 2012
Sport Waikato SportsForce Waka Ama Development Officer
Sport Waikato and Nga Kaihoe O Aotearoa (Waka Ama NZ) are pleased to announce the appointment of Conan Herbert to the role of SportsForce Waka Ama Development Officer for the Sport Waikato region. This is an exciting new role and a great opportunity to further the development and promotion of Waka Ama in the Sport Waikato region, thanks to the significant support of the Trust Waikato funded SportsForce programme
Jun 16, 2012
Off-the-Water Training Ideas
During Winter, conditions might not always be suitable to get out on the water, so here are a few ideas for things you can do to keep active.
Jun 15, 2012
Hoe Matariki Regatta Saturday 23rd June 2012 Update
On-line entry close-off date has been extended to Wednesday 20th June so keep your registrations rolling in to qualify for the “Early Bird Draw” / spot prizes and kai. Your early entries will also ensure that meal ticket numbers can be confirmed.
Jun 15, 2012
Rotohoe Otauira Results and Progression Table Results
Results from Otauira and Rotohoe Progression table updated today.
Jun 12, 2012
He Aitua - Acknowledgement for Tai Kea
HE MAIMAI AROHA TAI KEA, Tu Mai Ete Tumutoa, Tu Mai, Oe Mai Te Vaka Kia Tere Ki Mua Tei Runga Matou I Toou Pakuivi Apai Atu Koe Kia Tae Atu Matou Kite Openga Ote Ra AieeeeeeeeeKokoo
Jun 8, 2012
Footage from Whaingaroa Hoe
Footage from Mitimataga of Whangaroa Hoe in Raglan.
Jun 6, 2012
Only 12 but in the big time
Some athletes take most of their careers before they represent their country. Not so for Koha-Alofa Vitolio, who has already taken gold at this year's waka ama nationals. At only 12, she is the youngest competitor to represent New Zealand at the Va'a World Sprints Championships in Canada in August.
Jun 1, 2012
Winter Training Safety
The maximum survival time treading water between 10-15deg Celsius is considered to be two to four hours. Exhaustion and unconsciousness set in between one to two hours.
Jun 1, 2012
Type 1 Diabetes Sports Performance
I am currently developing a database of Type 1 Diabetes Waka Ama Paddlers. Several athletes across other sports with Type 1 Diabetes provide seminars around NZ with up to date sports performance advice and information for people living with Type 1 Diabetes.
May 31, 2012
Trans Tasman Gubbi Gubbi 2012
Event information for the Trans Tasman Gubbi Gubbi Waka Ama Regatta is available now.
May 30, 2012
Paddlers for Vaka Eiva 2012
Horouta Senior master womens team...looking for (2) paddlers for Vaka Eiva 2012...Is that YOU!!!
