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2026 Sprint Nationals

Venue:

Lake Karāpiro

Date:

Sun 11th Jan - Sat 17th Jan 2026

Distance:

Sprints

Host:

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ

Contact Details

Online Entries

2026 Sprint Nationals W1 Quota.pdf
2026 Sprint Nationals Pānui 1.pdf

Description

Contact [email protected] for any further information or support regarding the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals. 

Kaitūao (Volunteers)

Register now to volunteer at the 2026 Sprint Nationals!

Register to be a general kaitūao and be allocated to a station throughout the venue or register specifically for loading bay via either of the two forms below.


Kaitūao Form   Loading Bay Form

Corporate Challenge

Enter the 2026 Corporate Challenge now!
The event will take place on Friday 16 January at the 2026 Sprint Nationals.

  • Entries are limited to teams that register and pay in full before December 1st, 2025.
  • Teams will consist of a maximum of 12 paddlers from your organisation.
  • Teams must have at least 50% women minimum
  • The Early Bird entry fee per team is $1500 + GST. Entries received after December 1st 2025, will cost $1600 + GST.
  • All teams will get at least 2 races throughout the day, and lunch will be provided for the paddlers.
  • Paddlers must be current employees or contractors of your organisation.
For more information and to enter, follow the link below:


Corporate Challenge Registration

Hauora Hub

Registrations are still open for the Hauora Hub. Follow the link to register. 

Hauora Hub Registration

Vendor Information

Retail and Food Vendor applications have now CLOSED.

If you would like to be placed on a waitlist, please email [email protected]

CHECK, CLEAN, DRY Protocols

As kaitiaki of our roto and awa we are emphasizing the importance of following the Check, Clean, Dry steps for our Waka Ama whānau to ensure we do not spread the invasive clam or any other species in our lakes and rivers around the motu.

As per MPI regulations, all waka, hoe, life jackets, clothing and footwear will need to be Checked and Cleaned before leaving Lake Karāpiro, to ensure we do not spread the species to lakes and rivers around the mōtu. There will be dedicated wash stations set up for waka, ama and kiato in the loading bay area. Please ensure all paddlers comply with the volunteer’s directions to protect our roto and awa.

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