NEWS
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
RACE CALENDAR
Metua Ewart Memorial 3km Buoy to Buoy Sprint (Sanctioned)
Killarney Park, Lake Pupuke, Takapuna
3km, 500m
Taupo Lake Crossing (Sanctioned)
Ferry Road, Tapuaeharuru Bay, Lake Taupo
24 - 28kms
Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Ama Challenge (Sanctioned)
Marakura Yacht Club, Lake Te Anau
Various 1.5km - 15km
Pearl of the North (Sanctioned)
Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii
8-12km, and 24km
College Sport Auckland Junior Waka Ama Regatta (Subject to Approval)
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 Waka Ama Sprint Championships - 2 days (Subject to Sanctioning)
TBC
Sprints
Papa Alf's Memorial Race - (Subject to Sanctioing)
TBC
Sprints
Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Sprint Champs - 2 days (Subject to Sanctioning)
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 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Sprints
Te Waka o Aoraki Regional Sprint Champs (Subject to Sanctioning
Sprints
Waka Ama New Zealand Hui-ā-Tau | AGM
Online via Zoom
Meeting 7:00pm
