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2027 Sprint Nationals

Venue:

Lake Karāpiro

Date:

Sat 16th Jan - Sat 23rd Jan 2027

Distance:

Sprints

Host:

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ

Contact Details

Online Entries

WAANZ Sprint Nationals_ Event Updates 2027 and beyond.pdf
2027 Sprint Nationals W1 Quota.pdf
2027 Sprint Nationals Pānui 1 - Updated.pdf

Description

Kaitūao

Sprint Nationals cannot operate without the goodwill and manaakitanga of our waka ama whānau volunteering their time and smiles. 

Volunteers can be found throughout the venue, in areas such as administration, marshalling, loading bay, water safety, results, waste minimisation, and biosecurity. Loading Bay Kaitūao are legends! They have the important role of caring for the waka, and ensuring the safety of the paddlers as they enter and exit for their races.

Kaitūao get the chance to experience first hand the mahi involved in running a large scale event, and take their new skills back to their regions and clubs.

If you'd like to be involved in the event as a volunteer for 4 days, please click on the preferred mahi button below

KAITŪAO   LOADING BAY

Corporate Challenge - Friday January 22nd

Entries are limited to 20 teams registered before December 1st, 2026.

  • Teams consist of a maximum of 12 paddlers from an organisation.
  • Teams must consist of at least 50% women
  • The Early Bird entry fee per team is $1500 + GST. Entries received after December 1st 2025, will cost $1600 + GST.
  • Teams will have at least 2 races, with lunch provided for the team.
  • Paddlers must be current employees or contractors of the organisation.
  • Race distance is 250m
If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]

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Parking Passes and Number Holders - Online now 

Number holders - Need a W1 number holder for Sprint Nationals? Click on the link below to pre-order, pre-pay and collect from the event admin desk at the event. Too easy! Cost is $8

Weekly Parking Pass - Driving to Sprint Nationals every day, and want to save money? Buy a weekly parking pass. $30 gets you parking for 7 days through Gate 3. The bonus - Day 1 Saturday 16th is FREE!

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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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