NEWS
Still taking entries...
Race 2 Mauao Ocean Series, on Saturday July 13th, at Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui. Entries are open now! All event information and pānui is online, so contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 9 July 2024. Hosted by Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club.
Entries closing tomorrow night...
There's still time to get your entries in for the two waka ama events scheduled for Saturday. ** Race 3 of the George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - W1/W2; and the ** Taupo Waka Ama Regatta - W6 5km and 18km options For all event information, head to our Events Calendar and click on the relevant event link/page
Waka Ama NZ Job Vacancy: Regional Development Coordinator - Tai Tokerau Region (12-month Contract)
In collaboration with the Tai Tokerau Polynesian Canoe Association (TTPCA) , Waka Ama NZ is currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the team as a Regional Development Coordinator in the Tai Tokerau region. 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!
Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge
The draft Race Schedule for Friday's event, can be found on the event page. Please contact [email protected] ASAP if there are any errors or omissions.
Race Results
From Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 3 and Race 4, can be found here
Celebrate Matariki !
If you haven't yet made plans for next weekend, there's still time to join your local waka ama whanau for a paddle. Four events across the motu: * Auckland - Friday 28th June - Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge, hosted by Ocean Blue Sports. * Hawkes Bay - Sat 29th June - Heretaunga Matariki, hosted by Heretaunga Ararau O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu. * Wellington - Sat 29th June - Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe, hosted by Tai Tonga 41 Outrigger Canoe Club. * Auckland - Sun 30th June - Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3, hosted by the Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club. Click on the individual links on our Event Calendar for all the information. Entries close on Tuesday, so don't be late!
Entries have been extended
for the Matariki Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe event at Evans Bay in Wellington next weekend.. Enter through the normal channels with your club administrator.
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series
Race 1 results can be found on the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Facebook page
RACE CALENDAR
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 3 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Taupo Waka Ama Regatta (Sanctioned)
Tapuaeharuru Bay, Ferry Rd, Taupo
5km, 18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 5 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
Distance
Rotohoe Series - Race 4 (Sanctioned)
Ōtauira/Hannah's Bay Reserve, Rotorua
6km, 10km, 20km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 4 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
250m & 500m
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 5 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
250m & 500m
2024 World Sprint Champs, Hilo, Hawai'i
Hilo, Hawai'i
Sprints
IVF Va'a World Sprint Club Championships 2024, Hilo Hawai'i - Qualified Teams
Hilo, Hawai'i
Sprints
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 6 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
Distance
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 3 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge (Subject to Sanctioning)
Tutukaka, Te Tai Tokerau
24km, 32km
Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race (Subject to Approval)
Waikato River
26km
2024 Long Distance Nationals - Gisborne
Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne
TBC
Taupo Lake Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)
Lake Taupo
42km
