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Sep 25, 2020
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WANZ Foundation Steering Course with Corrina Gage - Te Anau
Registrations are now open for the WANZ Foundation Steering Course with Corrina Gage held at Marakura Yacht Club in Te Anau after the Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge at Labour Weekend. See your club rep to register! Get in quick as spaces are limited.
Sep 23, 2020
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Waka Ama CBE Safety Course (Waikato)
Registrations are now open for the Waka Ama CBE Safety Course held at Sport Waikato in Hamilton. See your club rep to register! Get in quick as spaces are limited.
Sep 22, 2020
New 2020-2021 season begins 1 October 2020
As of the 1st October, the new 2020-2021 affiliation season will begin. We are looking forward to an exciting season and preparing for our 32nd Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro in January 2021. Remember all club members will need to renew their affiliation from the 1st of October for the 2020-2021 season, see your Club Rep for details. Any queries please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Sep 18, 2020
September members prize draw
Our prizes this month are kindly donated by Paddletech Limited and Kakahu Wai Water Clothing. Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page.
Sep 15, 2020
Poor Knights Crossing 2020 - No longer sanctioned
Due to COVID Level 2 restrictions, this event is no longer sanctioned by Waka Ama New Zealand and has been removed from our events calendar. If you have any questions please contact Tim Eves, [email protected]
Sep 14, 2020
Looking to buy second hand Mahi Mahi
Hauraki Waka Ama is looking to buy a second hand W6 Moana Nui - Mahi Mahi.
Sep 11, 2020
Waka Ama NZ Draft Strategic Plan 2021 -2025
Over the past few months, the Waka Ama NZ Board with the support from Sport New Zealand, Hotu Barclay-Kerr, and Rangimarie Parata-Takurua have undergone the process of reviewing where sport is at now and drafting a new Strategic Plan for Waka Ama in Aotearoa. This plan will help guide our sport from 2021 to 2025 and beyond.
Sep 8, 2020
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2020 - Race 4 Foxton
Online registrations are now open for this event. Registrations from the previously cancelled Whanganui race have been carried over to this event. Please let your club rep know to update the online entries if your team will not be taking part in this event.
Sep 7, 2020
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2021 Update
At this stage, we are currently working on the premise that our 2021 National Sprint Championships at Lake Karāpiro in January will be going ahead. We know times are uncertain and we are monitoring any changes with regard to COVID-19 moving forward, but we are well into the planning of our major Waka Ama Events for 2021. We will be sending regular updates leading up to January. In the meantime don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any further questions
Sep 7, 2020
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Waka Ama NZ Foundation Coaching Course - Kaiteriteri
Online registrations are now open for our Foundation Coaching Courses - Coaching Paddling Basics and Steering Basics. These will both be delivered by Corrina Gage Sunday 15 November in Kaiteriteri after the Waka Te Tasman race. See your club rep to enter online
Sep 4, 2020
Waikato Awa Race 2020 - Cancelled
The executive discussed options in the event of the cancellation. Unfortunately, we feel the opportunity to hold this event again before the end of the year not possible. We will therefore look towards the 2021 Waikato Awa race and hope the COVID is a thing of the past.
Sep 1, 2020
August members prize draw winners
Congratulations our winners are:
Sep 1, 2020
Rotohoe Series 2 - Waikawau/Otauira - Cancelled
E ngā mana, e ngā reo huri noa i ngā motu nei, tēnā koutou katoa. For a number of reasons, including the uncertainty relating to COVID-19, Ruamata Waka Ama has decided to cancel the final 2020 Rotohoe. Ko te tūmanako ka tau te mauri ki a koutou, otirā ki a tātou i a tātou e hoe ana ki ō tātou tini kāinga, roto, awa, moana huri noa. Nā mātou o Te Komiti
Aug 28, 2020
Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 3 Moved
Unfortunately in light of the government restrictions due to Covid 19, it has been decided that the 3rd race scheduled in Whanganui on September 5th will be cancelled. Therefore the next race of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series will be hosted at the Manawatu Boating Club at Foxton Beach on October 17th. This event is still currently being planned and organised and more information regarding this event will come in due course.
Aug 27, 2020
August members prize draw
Our prizes this month are kindly donated by Aerofast Tiedowns and Ocean Elements. Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page.
