NEWS
Tuna e Hoe Ana event this Friday and Saturday
An "Important Pānui" has been added to the event page, for all participants to read. It includes directions for those travelling on Friday, detailing road works and detours; and information about being in a National Park.
Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial - Event tee
Information about purchasing an event tee for the event has been added to the event page. Orders close tonight, so get in quick to secure yours!
Free Webinar: The pathway to reregistration for incorporated societies
Register now for a BoardPro practical webinar on February 19th at 1:00pm. The webinar will help you understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to prepare with confidence.
Incorporated Societies Re-Registration - Closing 5 April 2026
Clubs are required to complete re-registration and comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act by 5 April 2026 to maintain their incorporated status. For more info, a re-registration checklist & a compliant constitution template
James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2026
The Results and Race Report from Saturday's event, have been added to the event page.
Tuna e Hoe Ana - Entries Open
The Tuna e Hoe Ana – “Paddling with the eels” is a unique Alpine waka ama experience situated in the beautiful Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park area. Hosted by Maitahi Waka Ama, races will be held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February. Contact your club administrator to enter
Ōmokoroa Dash - Entries Open
Entries for the 21st Ōmokoroa Dash are open! The event will be held at Ōmokoroa Domain on Saturday February 21st. A great whānau day with playground, BBQ and café facilities on site. Contact your club administrator to enter.
Te Toki Waitangi Regatta - Friday February 6th
The Schedule and Lane Draw for Friday's regatta have been uploaded to the event page. Please remember to get your waivers completed before you arrive at the lake.
House of Travel package deals for SIngapore
Find out more about the travel and accomodation deals House of Travel events can offer you and your team/club for Singapore.
2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Awards
🏆Congratulations to Karāpiro Waka Club and Horouta Waka Hoe; recipients of the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Awards.
RACE CALENDAR
Tuna e Hoe Ana (2 day) (Sanctioned)
Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes
2km - 10km
Ōmokoroa Dash 2026 (Sanctioned)
Ōmokoroa Domain, Ōmokoroa
5km, 10km
Auckland Secondary Schools Senior Regatta
TBC
Sprints
Tai Tokerau Secondary School Regionals (Sanctioned)
Lake Manuwai
Sprints
34th Annual Portage Crossing (Subject to Sanctioning)
Okahu Bay, Tamaki Drive - Manukau Harbour, Mangere Bridge
18km-5km-5km
College Sport Wellington/Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regionals (Sanctioned)
Lake Henley, Masterton
Sprints
Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial (Sanctioned)
Ngamotu Beach Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth
11km & 21km
Aorere Splash 2026 (Sanctioned)
Te Tauihu, Kaiteretere
52km Change race
Mangawhai Waka Ama Regatta - Surf to Surf Relay 2 days (Sanctioned)
Mangawhai Estuary
10-30km
Taupo Te Wheke Challenge (Subject to Sanctioning)
Tapuaeharuru Bay, Ferry Rd, Taupo
7.5km, 11/16/21km
University of Auckland - Great Waka Ama Race
Okahu Bay, Auckland
8km
Tuakana Customs M2M 2026 (Sanctioned)
Mount Maunganui
32km (W6)
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 1 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Eastern Beach
Kaihoe Whaikaha - Have a Go Day (Taranaki)
Ngāmotu Beach, New Plymouth
Have a Go Day
2026 Secondary School Nationals
Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua
Sprints
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