NEWS
Mokotahi Hoe - Tangaroa-ā-kiokio - Sat April 11th
Well done to Adventure Wairoa, who had a successful event on Saturday, and finshed early to ensure paddlers got home safely. Results have been added to the webpage. Event photos can be found on the Adventure Wairoa Waka Ama Facebook page.
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1 - CANCELLED
Due to the impending arrival of Cyclone Vaianu this weekend, Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club have made the early call to cancel the first race in this series to ensure taitamariki and whānau remain safe at home. Next race is on May 17th.
Tuakana Customs M2M - March 14th
Race recap, Results and some action shots have been uploaded to the event website
NZSS Waka Ama Nationals: Wednesday Update
Important updates: due to the weather forecast, we’ve moved races forward to ensure all teams can complete their events safely. All 500m heats, 250m semi-finals and finals will be Wednesday. Thursday and Friday racing is now CANCELLED. If you are onsite and have any questions plesae head to admin
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!
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.
34th Annual Portage Crossing
Results from Saturday's event have been added to the event page
RACE CALENDAR
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Tu Te Ihi Ki Kaipara (Sanctioned)
Shelly Beach, Helensville (Kaipara Harbour)
8km / 20km
Whaingaroa Hoe (2 days) (Sanctioned)
Papahua (Te Kopua) Boat Ramp, Raglan
8km, 20km
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 2 - Maraetai (Sanctioned)
Maraetai Beach
8km, 18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 1 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
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)
Hinehopu Boat Ramp, Tamatea St, Rotoiti
6km, 10km, 14km
Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 2 (Sanctioned)
The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Panama Road, Mt Wellington
2km, 4km
TNT Waitakere Double Header (Subject to Sanctioning)
Te Atatu Boating Club, Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, Auckland
W12 - 10km
IceBreaker Challenge 2026 - 2 days (Subject to Sanctioning)
OUSA Aquatic Centre, Otago Boat Harbour, Dunedin
500m, 5km, 10-20km
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 2 (Sanctioned)
Nga Hau Maiangi, Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland
8km, 15km
Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 3 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Narrowneck
Rotohoe Series - Race 2 (Subject to Sanctioning)
Rangiuru Bay Reserve, Lake Tarawera, Rotorua
6km, 10km, 14km
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Weymouth Boat Ramp, Hazards Rd Weymouth
8-10km, 15-18km
Mauao Ocean Hoe Series – Race 2 (Sanctioned)
Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui
10km & 16km
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