NEWS
Long Distance Nationals - Race Results
Race results will be uploaded online once finalised. Please note there is NO livestreaming of the event - be aware of fake/spam links
Mangawhai Waka Ama Regatta - Surf to Surf Relay
Event Summary and link to results and photos can be found on the event page
Extension on some W6 age division for World Distance Championship
We have extended some of the W6 age division intents for World Distance Championships in Brazil
Long Distance Nationals - Entries extended
Entries have been extended until Friday April 4th, 11.59pm
Intentions for Waka Ama World Distance Champs (Brazil) close tomorrow 1st April
IVF Waka Ama World Distance Champs Age Group Intentions for Brazil 2025 Close 1 April 2025
2025 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals - Livestream
Catch all the action of the 2025 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals online! Event and free livestream starts today! Whakaata Māori Reminder - there is only one livestream and it is FREE. Livestream link is posted on our Waka Ama NZ offical instagram and facebook.
Adaptive Mixed Elite team Individual Intents now open
Applications to trial for the adaptive mixed team for the 2026 World Sprint Championships in Singapore are now open
Pānui 1 Online Now
Pānui 1 for the 2025 World Distance Champs is online now. Please read through for important information and updates.
RACE CALENDAR
2025 Long Distance Nationals - Porirua
Ngati Toa Domain, Paremata, Porirua
8 - 25 km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 2 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 3 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Whaingaroa Hoe (Sanctioned)
Papahua (Te Kopua) Boat Ramp, Raglan
8km, 20km
IceBreaker Challenge 2025 (Sanctioned)
OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin
500m, 5km, 10-20km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 1 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Reeme St Reserve, Ngongotahā
6km, 10km, 14km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 4 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Heretaunga Matariki (Subject to Sanctioning)
Clive River, Hawkes Bay
7km, 10km, 15km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe (Sanctioned)
Evans Bay, Wellington Harbour
8km & 16km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Parihaka Waka Ama Hoe Matariki (Subject to Sanctioning)
Whangarei Cruising Club – Parua Bay, Whangarei
8km & 18km
Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Tarawera, Rotorua
6km, 10km, 14km
