OUR TEAM

Aoatea Gardner

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? Big mihi to all my coaches Matahi, Orohena and Raipoia Brightwell as well as Kiwi Campbell and Sieda Tureia for putting up with me and making me the paddler i am today. And another mihi to all my family, friends and other supporters.

Hinewaipounamu Rangihuna

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? Ko ngā tai o mihi e rere atu ana ki te whānau whānui katoa i āwhina i poipoi i ahau ki roto i tēnei o ngā hākinakina. Mai i te whānau o Pckc whakawhiti atu ki Mareikura a i tū te waka ki Horouta. E kore e mimiti te puna aroha mō koutou.

Reneeah Ngawaka

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? My whānau and those who have supported me throughout this journey.


Taylynn Morete

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? I would like to thank the Man above. My parents, my family, my past and present coaches and everyone that has gotten behind and supported me. Matt@ Sonic Waka NZ for sponsorship and ongoing tautoko. Love you all ❤️



Te Rangihuia Henare

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? My Mum, my Aunty Nga and Uncle Pare for being the backbone of my waka ama journey, love yous my strings. My Henare whanau for constantly believing and supporting me since day tahi x. Otaki Waka Hoe, Whakatupuranga Rua Mano, Hoe Tonga, Ngati Huia, Ngati Toa, Ngati Raukawa, Ngati Kahungunu, my Otaki community and all my extend whanau and friends for supporting me year after year. Special mihi to the Elkington whanau for they’re tautoko this campaign




Teagan Ngataki

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? Thank you to all my whanau and god




Waitangi Piripi

He mihi aroha ♡ Is there anyone you would like to thank? Ae maha atu whanau i awhina mai 🌸