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Yesterday

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.

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Monday

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

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Monday
Waka Ama NZ Job Vacancy: Regional Development Coordinator - Tai Tokerau Region (12-month Contract)

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!

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Monday

Heretaunga Matariki Results

Can be found on the event page

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Wednesday

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.

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Wednesday

Rotohoe Race 3 - June 22nd

Race results can be found on the event page

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Jun 25, 2024

Race Results

From Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 3 and Race 4, can be found here

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Jun 21, 2024

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!

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Jun 19, 2024

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.

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Jun 18, 2024

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series

Race 1 results can be found on the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Facebook page

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RACE CALENDAR

06
Jul

George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth

8-10km, 15-18km

06
Jul

Taupo Waka Ama Regatta (Sanctioned)

Tapuaeharuru Bay, Ferry Rd, Taupo

5km, 18km

13
Jul

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

20
Jul

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 5 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

Distance

27
Jul

Rotohoe Series - Race 4 (Sanctioned)

Ōtauira/Hannah's Bay Reserve, Rotorua

6km, 10km, 20km

28
Jul

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 4 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

250m & 500m

11
Aug

Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 5 (Sanctioned)

The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington

250m & 500m

13
Aug

2024 World Sprint Champs, Hilo, Hawai'i

Hilo, Hawai'i

Sprints

13
Aug

IVF Va'a World Sprint Club Championships 2024, Hilo Hawai'i - Qualified Teams

Hilo, Hawai'i

Sprints

24
Aug

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 6 (Sanctioned)

Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland

Distance

14
Sep

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 3 (Sanctioned)

Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui

10km & 16km

14
Sep

Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge (Subject to Sanctioning)

Tutukaka, Te Tai Tokerau

24km, 32km

22
Sep

Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race (Subject to Approval)

Waikato River

26km

03
Oct

2024 Long Distance Nationals - Gisborne

Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne

TBC

26
Oct

Taupo Lake Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)

Lake Taupo

42km

NATIONAL EVENTS

Thu 3rd Oct - Sun 6th Oct 2024

2024 Long Distance Nationals - Gisborne

EVENT PAGE

Sun 12th Jan - Sat 18th Jan 2025

2025 National Sprint Championships

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Mon 24th Mar - Fri 28th Mar 2025

2025 Secondary School Nationals

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