Sep 9, 2025
The International Va’a Federation (IVF) Board has recently released a memo regarding the future scheduling of World Sprint and World Distance Championships beyond 2026. As part of this process, they are seeking feedback from all member federations to help guide their decision-making.
Sep 9, 2025
Waka Ama NZ congratulates our incredible paddlers who represented Aotearoa at the IVF World Distance Championships 2025 in Niterói, Brazil. Our teams paddled with pride and determination, bringing home 2 Gold, 6 Silver, and 4 Bronze medals across multiple divisions.
Sep 5, 2025
Plan ahead for the next long weekend to be in Te Anau - Saturday October 25th. Extra events added for rangatahi and senior paddlers. Contact your club admin to enter.
Sep 3, 2025
Akarana Waka Ama invites paddlers to enter this Memorial event to be held Saturday September 20th at Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna.
Sep 3, 2025
October 4th at Turangawaewae Marae. Distances 8km and 15km, J16 to Golden Master. Contact your club administrator to enter
Aug 18, 2025
Held August 9th, have been added to the event page
Aug 16, 2025
Voting closes on 11 September 2025. Please see the nominee profiles and voting process details below.
Aug 14, 2025
Last race in the series. 6km, 10km, 14km. Contact your club administrator to enter
Aug 11, 2025
Mana Pasifika Outrigger Canoe Club are hosting Race 2 of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series, Saturday August 23rd. Long distance (9km and 17km), W6 options, Men, Women, Mixed. Contact your club administrator to enter today.
Aug 11, 2025
Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao welcomes entries to Race 3. August 23rd, W6 crews, 10km and 16km options. Contact your club administrator to enter today.
Aug 7, 2025
Results from the July 12th event can be found on the event page
Jul 31, 2025
Race 3 results from July 26th can be found on the event page
Jul 23, 2025
Waka Ama NZ will be holding a Special General Meeting on Thursday 11th September 2025
Jul 23, 2025
Waka Ama New Zealand are currently seeking nominations for one (1) elected board position. Nominations close on Friday 8th August 2025
Jul 16, 2025
Ruamata hosts Race 3 of the series at Lake Rotoiti, on August 2nd. Entries close July 29th. Contact your club administrator to enter.
