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Feb 7, 2024
Waka Ama NZ Job Vacancy: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Marketing and Communications Coordinator. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about creating compelling content, managing social media, and ensuring consistent brand representation. Follow the link for more info and to apply!
Jan 30, 2024
Seeking two paddlers for LDNs 2024
Seeking two experienced, 60s wāhine, for long distance racing this year in preparation for LDNS in October 2024. Contact Anna 0272661229.
Jan 29, 2024
TOA Junior Championships
Here's an event for all rangatahi - Powhiri Friday Feb 23rd. Racing Saturday-Sunday February 24-25th 2024, Taipa Point, Taipa River. Entries open now! Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close Sunday Feb 18th. Hosted by 408 Community Trust in Association with Taiohi Mauri. Event info and pānui online now
Jan 29, 2024
32nd Annual Portage Crossing and Family Festival
Enter Now! Saturday 24th February, 2024. Starts at Okahu Bay, travels down the Tamaki estuary, hikoi to Mangere inlet, then paddle up the harbour to Mangere Bridge. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 21st February. Hosted by Manukau Urban Māori Authority and the Portage Crossing Trust. Event info and pānui online now
Jan 29, 2024
2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Awards
🏆Congratulations to Te Pou Herenga Waka Ama and Horouta Waka Hoe; recipients of the 2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Awards.
Jan 25, 2024
In case you're missing the action from Sprint Nationals.....
Check this out: TTVT Waitangi Regatta, Saturday 10th February 2024, Lake Rotoroa, Innes Common, Hamilton. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close February 5 2024. Hosted by Te Toki Voyaging Trust Te Toki Waka Ama. Event info and pānui online now
Jan 24, 2024
Ares Kiato - Sprint Nationals
Kia ora whānau this is a plea to anyone who may have seen or better yet, have our brand new Ares kīato. Your support around this matter is greatly appreciated. The brand new kiato were on our trailer at the Sprint Nationals until Saturday. I have attached a photo of what they look like. Please contact [email protected] if you have any information
Jan 23, 2024
Aotearoa V6 /V12/ V1 Qualifiers for 2024 IVF World Club Sprint Championships
After a week of close and competitive racing at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro, we are pleased to announce the clubs that have qualified spots in the 2024 IVF World Club Championship that is being held in August in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Jan 22, 2024
Full Race Results | 2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa! See attached the full results from the week. Thank you to our waka ama whānau for another incredible week of kotahitanga and whānaungatanga at Lake Karāpiro! Congratulations to all! 📸 Head to our Facebook page for all event photos
Jan 15, 2024
Livestream and Live Results
Livestream starts 8.30am Monday 15th Jan. ‼️Reminder, event livestream is FREE!!! If you’re not using the link above, you have the wrong one. WANZ will not send friend requests, ask for personal info, or payment details etc. Kia mataara - be vigilant
Jan 14, 2024
Event Sponsor - National Hauora Coalition
National Hauora Coalition is a Māori Healthcare Provider, on a mission to even up the playing field for whānau. Our purpose is to connect whānau with programmes and resources that cater to their hauora needs and aspirations, resulting in better health and social outcomes for everyone. We know that the decisions and actions of today will impact the lives of generations tomorrow. That starts with our rangatahi, NHC has been a proud sponsor of Waka Ama for the past four years, and this year we are excited to sponsor and tautoko the J16 W12 paddlers with prizemoney for the top 3 teams 1st place $500, 2nd place $300 and 3rd place $200.– our future leaders prospering in te Ao Māori and thriving in te Taiao. Mana Whānau, Whānau Ora! #mokopunadecisions
Jan 11, 2024
Managers Booklet & Progressions online!
The Managers Booklet and Progressions for the 2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals are online now. Follow the link to check them out.
Jan 10, 2024
Lake Karāpiro Dam Road Closure during Sprint Nationals
Please be aware during the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals the Karāpiro Dam road will be CLOSED during this period. Electronic signs will be in place (for traffic heading South and for traffic heading North), from 8th January. Please pass this message on to your club members, whānau and supporters heading to the event as their travel plans may be affected.
Jan 9, 2024
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals - Lane Draw online!
Please note any changes received today will be in the next draw update. For those clubs with Taitamāhine teams racing in Taitama W12 teams please check if you have any direct clashes. Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries
Jan 7, 2024
Entries are live!
Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial, Saturday 9th March 2024, at Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth. Entries are open - contact your club admin! Hosted by Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club Waka Ama. Event info and pānui online now
