NEWS
Applications now open for National Distance Coaches
After a successful Distance campaign in 2023 and Sprint Campaign in 2024, we are now seeking talented and passionate coaches to lead and develop our teams for continued success. We are after coaches for our J19 men, J19 women, Premier men and Premier women.
Entries Open - Regional Sprints and W1 Qualifying events
Entries are now open for some of the W1 Regional qualifying events (see dates below). All paddlers wishing to compete for one of the quota spots should read the event information on the website, and then contact their club administrators to register. Please note: all paddlers need to be affiliated for the new WANZ season to be eligible to enter. ** AROCA: W1 - 9 and 10th November at Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke. ** Hoe Tonga: W1 and W6 - 16 - 17th November, Lake Henley, Masterton. ** TWOA: W1 and W6 - Saturday 7th December, Lake Ruger (formally South Eyre Lake). ** TPOTI: W1 and W6 - 7 and 8th December at Lake Karāpiro.
We’re hiring! Waka Ama NZ Regional Development Coordinator - Hoe Tonga Region
In collaboration with the Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association (HTPWAA), Waka Ama NZ is currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the team as a Regional Development Coordinator in the Hoe Tonga region (part-time 12 month contract). If you are passionate about driving and facilitating the growth and development of Waka Ama in the region including regional events, we want to hear from you!
Te Waka o Aoraki welcome a new South Island club
Nau mai, welcome Waimakariri Outrigger Canoe Club to our wider whanau in Te Waka o Aoraki and in Aotearoa. The club is located just out of Christchurch based in the Waimakariri area close to the river.
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association welcome a new club
Nau mai, welcome River City Waka Ama Club who are based on the Whanganui River as the latest club to become affiliated to Waka Ama NZ.
Entries Open - Waka Te Tasman
Motueka Waka Ama Club invite you to their annual Waka Te Tasman event on November 15 and 16th 2024, at Kaiteriteri Beach. Various distance events available. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close on Thursday Nov 7th
Welcoming two new clubs
Two new clubs have been added to the Waka Ama Whanau in the AROCA and TPOTI regions.
2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals - Entries Open
Entries opened today for the 2025 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, and close on December 13th 2024. Pānui 1 has also been uploaded to the event page and sent to all cubs and region administrators.
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.
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.
RACE CALENDAR
College Sport Auckland Junior Waka Ama Regatta (Approved)
Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington
Sprints
Rotohoe 20 Year Commemorative Race (Sanctioned)
Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā
500m, 1500m, 11km
AROCA Regional W1 Sprint Champs - 2 days (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Auckland
250m, 500m
Waka Te Tasman (Sanctioned)
Kaiteriteri
5km, 10km, 22km
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Regional Sprint Championships - 2 days (Sanctioned)
Lake Henley, Masterton
Sprints
Papa Alf's Memorial Race - (Subject to Sanctioning)
TBC
Sprints
Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Sprint Champs - 2 days (Sanctioned)
Lake Karāpiro
Sprints
AROCA Regional W6/W12 Sprint Champs - 2 day event (Sanctioned)
Ian Shaw Ramp, Auckland
250m, 500m
Te Uranga o Te Rā W1 Trials (Sanctioned)
Lake Whakamarino, Tūai
Sprints
Te Waka o Aoraki Regional Sprint Champs (Sanctioned)
Lake Ruger (formally South Eyre Lake)
Sprints
Mitamitaga Club Regatta (Subject to Sanctioning)
Kowharewa Bay, Tutukaka Harbour
Sprints
Waka Ama New Zealand Hui-ā-Tau | AGM
Online via Zoom
Meeting 7:00pm
Nga Hoe Horo 37th Sprint Regatta (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Ngatu - via Awanui
Sprints
Tai Tokerau Regional Sprint Trials (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Ngatu, Northland
Sprints
2025 National Sprint Championships
Lake Karāpiro
Sprints
