NEWS

Yesterday

NZ Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals - Livestream

The largest secondary school sporting competition in the country during summer tournament week is back! The Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals kicks off āpōpō and we can't wait to see you all there. For those who can't make it, you can catch all the action live on MĀORI+. A reminder - all live-streaming is FREE!

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Wednesday

MEDIA RELEASE: Record number of schools set to compete at 2026 National Secondary School Waka Ama

A record 142 secondary schools and 2,300 participants from across Aotearoa will gather at Lake Tikitapu next week for the 2026 Secondary School Waka Ama Championships, highlighting the continued growth of waka ama among rangatahi nationwide.

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Tuesday

Mangawhai Waka Ama Regatta - Surf to Surf Relay Results

Full results are on the web page

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Mar 11, 2026

Tai Tokerau Secondary School Regionals

Results have been added to the web page

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Mar 9, 2026

34th Annual Portage Crossing

Results from Saturday's event have been added to the event page

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Mar 8, 2026

Ōmokoroa Dash 2026

Full results from the February 21st event have been uploaded to the web page.

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Mar 3, 2026

WAANZ Pānui - Coaching and Learning Update (Mar 2026)

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ would like to inform our members, clubs, and regions of some key updates and developments regarding waka ama coaching and learning. Please find attached a detailed pānui with further information. We are excited to share these developments and learning opportunities with you all with the intention to support the delivery of quality waka ama experiences for all our whānau.

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Feb 20, 2026

Travel Insurance - World Sprint Championships

Travel Insurance for World Sprint Championships, SIngapore, avaliable now from Travel Insurance Brokers underwiten by TAI.

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Feb 19, 2026

Taupo Te Wheke Challenge - Postponed

Kia ora koutou, Due to current biosecurity concerns regarding the potential invasion of golden clam, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming Te Wheke Waka Ama Regatta. We are actively working through the biosecurity requirements and mitigation measures to ensure our event can proceed safely and responsibly. Protecting our waterways and the wider waka ama community is our priority. The regatta will now be held in September. This timing has been intentionally chosen as it falls shortly before the Long Distance Nationals, providing paddlers with a strong lead-in event. It also returns Te Wheke to its beginnings, when our regatta traditionally coincided with the lead-up to Long Distance Nationals. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued support as we navigate this situation. Further details, including the confirmed September date and updated event information, will be shared as soon as possible. Ngā mihi nui, Taupō Waka Ama Club

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Feb 18, 2026

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.