Stories
Oct 10, 2024
Long Distance Nationals - Event Merchandise
Did you miss out on getting LDN merch? Get in quick, place your order, and have it delivered to your whare. Orders close October 27th.
Oct 10, 2024
Long Distance Nationals - Feedback survey
Inviting all kaihoe, coaches, managers and whanau who attended the Long Distance Nationals in Gisborne, to provide feedback on the event.
Oct 6, 2024
Long Distance Nationals - Full results uploaded
Results from all three days of racing at the Long Distance Nationals in Gisborne, are now on the event page.
Oct 2, 2024
Long Distance Nationals - Updated Schedule
Due to the adverse weather forecasted we have decided to postpone Thursday's scheduled races to Sunday (6th Oct), Friday and Saturday will remain the same. Pōwhiri is at 1pm (Thursday 3 Oct) onsite
Oct 1, 2024
24/25 Season - Affiliation & Fees
1 October marks the start of a new waka ama season - you can now affiliate your members for 24/25 season. Your current club members will be retained in your Members List and ready for your Club Rep to affiliate for the new season. There will be an increase in affiliation fees of $2 across all age groups - the first increase in these costs since 2007. Follow the link for more info.
Sep 30, 2024
Entries Open - Rotohoe 20 Year Commemorative Race
Ruamata Waka Ama Club invite you to participate in the Rotohoe 20 Year Commemorative Race at Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā, Rotorua, Saturday November 2nd, 2024. W6 event - 500m, 1500m and 10km events. Fun, family waka challenges also happening. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close Tuesday October 29th
Sep 30, 2024
Entries Open - Taupo Lake Crossing
Taupo Waka Ama Club invites experienced W6 teams to enter the Taupo Lake Crossing event, scheduled for Labour Weekend Saturday, October 26th, at Ferry Rd, Tapuaeharuru Bay, Lake Taupo. Maximum number of entries is 25 teams. Contact your club administrator to enter. Entries close Monday October 21st.
Sep 27, 2024
Entries Open - Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Ama Challenge
Te Ara a Kewa Waka Ama Trust invite you to enter the annual Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Ama Challenge event. Held on Labour Weekend, Saturday October 26th, at Lake Te Anau. There are races for rangatahi and pakeke, ranging from 1.5km to 15km, and a whanau festival all day. Contact your club administrator to enter. Entries close Tuesday October 22nd.
Sep 27, 2024
Entries Open - Metua Ewart Memorial 3km Buoy to Buoy Sprint
Akarana Waka Ama invites you to participate in the Metua Ewart Memorial Buoy to Buoy 3km event at Pupuke Moana (Lake Pupuke), Auckland, October 20th, 2024. W1 - 3km and 500m races. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close October 16th
Sep 18, 2024
Cancelled - Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race
Due to insufficient entries and the proximity to Long Distance Nationals, the Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race (Saturday September 21st) has been CANCELLED. Host club Ruamata, will be in contact with club admins to process refunds. Event host: [email protected]
Sep 16, 2024
Survey - World Sprint Champs 2024
Event hosts, Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association, would like your feedback on the recent 2024 World Sprint Champs. Follow the link to fill in the survey.
Sep 12, 2024
Enter Now - Rotohoe Series - LDN Practice Race
Get some last minute practice in before Long Distance Nationals! Enter one of the famous Rotohoe races, hosted by the Ruamata Club. Saturday September 21st, Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā. Entries and rosters close Thursday Sept 19th
Sep 9, 2024
Peter Cowan wins Paralympic BRONZE 🥉🇳🇿🌿🖤
Our boy with the hoe has done it!! E rere ana ngā mihi whakanui ki a koe! Congratulations to Peter Cowan on winning the first-ever Aotearoa Para Va’a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris! Crossing the line in third place with an amazing time of 48.28 to secure the bronze!
Sep 8, 2024
Enter Now - Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 3
Final races in the Mauao Series at Mt Maunganui. Races start in Pilot hay (Waikorire) Tauranga Harbour and head out and around Motu o tau (Rabbit is) for single and doubles and W6 Novice crews. Distance 10km. For W6 crews we have a 16km course that's heads down the coast and returns to Pilot Bay. It's a good opportunity for some good ocean paddling as a lead into racing with LDNs just around the corner.
Sep 6, 2024
Entries Extended - Long Distance Nationals
Due to the numerous late requests received today, the entry deadline for Long Distance Nationals has been extended until midnight Tuesday. Clubs who need to make late additions, please add them in over the weekend.
