Stories
Apr 17, 2008
Paddlers open regatta in style
The 2008 Wai Tui Fiji Outrigger International opened in style as a Takia carrying the chief guests arrived into the Aquifer National Canoe Centre shore last night.
Apr 17, 2008
Tahitian waka paddlers will race here
A partnership effort between the district's Sister Cities Committee, Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti and Gisborne's navigation tradition enthusiasts is going to put this year's Te Unga Mai Festival on the map.
Apr 15, 2008
Trans Taupo - 3 join sub 4 hour club
Three craft and their six paddlers became the first to join the Trans Taupo exclusive ‘Sub 4hour club' in the inaugural event on the weekend. After a flood of late entries, 77 craft of various types took to the water
Apr 14, 2008
Wellington - Day of the dolphins
FINTASTIC: A group on an outrigger canoe get a front-row seat as a pod of up to 100 common dolphins cavort in Wellington's Evans Bay. Source: CRAIG SIMCOX/The Dominion Post
Apr 13, 2008
Safety Reminder - Canoe Lights
With winter coming on it seems timely to issue a reminder about the need for a light to be shown when on the water during the hours between sunset and sunrise.
Apr 12, 2008
Panui - TWP Whakaraupo Marathon Series 2008
Venue: Naval Point Yacht Club, Lyttelton Harbour Date: Sat 19th Apr 2008 Distance: 10km Host: Te Waka Pounamu
Apr 11, 2008
Lost Car Key Found at Waka Fest
A single car key has been found at waka fest (Sunday Race).
Apr 11, 2008
Yet more photos of Waka Fest
The photo galleries seem pretty popular, so here are some more pics of all 3 days. Courtesy of Gary Lovell
Apr 10, 2008
Panui - Worlds Trials
Venue: Lake Karapiro, Cambridge Date: Sat 10th May 2008 Distance: Sprints Host: Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa
Apr 10, 2008
Register on-line for Roto Hoe
You can now register on-line for the last race of the Roto Hoe Series, being held at Lake Okareka, Saturday 19th April.
Apr 9, 2008
Video - Secondary Schools Girls Final
Whakatane girls win the last race to take out the Gold at Lake Karapiro. Courtesy of Opa Roozy
Apr 9, 2008
For Sale - Wainui W1 Canoe
Good condition. 5 months old.
Apr 8, 2008
Panui - Last Roto Hoe for 2008
Venue: Lake Okareka, Rotorua Date: Sat 19th Apr 2008 Distance: 10k Host: Te Au Rere Waka Ama Club
Apr 8, 2008
More Photos - Waka Fest 2008
Thanks to those people who are sending their photos in. Here are some more photos from the weekend's racing courtesy of Gaye Woods.
Apr 8, 2008
Photos - Waka Fest 2008
Waka Fest through the eyes of Opa Roozy
