POSTPONED + NEW DATES: Bay of Islands Waka Festival

Bay of Islands Waka Festival (13 & 14 March 2021) has been POSTPONED due to Covid Level restrictions. NEW DATES for the event are 1 & 2 May 2021. For all enquiries please email the event host: info@blahblahmarketing.co.nz Updated pānui to come.

Entries Open: The Whakaraupō Chase

Entries now open for The Whakaraupō Chase, Beach to Beach Race. 19 & 20 March 2021. Lyttelton, Christchurch. Hosted by Te Waka Pounamu. Contact your club admin now to enter.

Entries Open: Hauraki Series Race 4 Whitianga

Entries now open for Hauraki Series Race 4 Whitianga. Saturday 10 April 2021. Cooks Beach, Whitianga. Hosted by Whitianga Waka Ama. Contact your club admin now to enter.

POSTPONED: Canterbury Secondary School Champs

Waitaha-Tai Poutini (Canterbury-Westland) Secondary School Waka Ama Champs (6 March 2021) has been POSTPONED due to Covid Level restrictions. Further information regarding postponement to be released in the coming days.

COVID-19 Level 3 - For AUCKLAND

As at 6:00am this morning 28 February 2021 - Auckland will be at Alert Level 3 (The rest of Aotearoa is moving to Alert Level 2) for a minimum period of 7 days. Please ensure you read our Level 3 information. Kia kaha tātou!

COVID-19 Level 2 - For ALL areas outside of Auckland

As at 6:00am this morning 28 February 2021 - All areas outside of Auckland will be at Alert Level 2 (Auckland will be at Alert Level 3) for a minimum period of 7 days. Please ensure you read our Level 2 information. Kia kaha tātou!

February members prize draw

This months prize is kindly donated by New Zealand Red Cross. Check out their listing on our Equipment Suppliers page.

REMINDER: Secondary School Nationals

Just a little reminder that Secondary School Nationals Entries close on 2nd March. We cant wait to see everyone at Tikitapu this year!

National Sprint Title Holders through the years

Check out the updated times and placings for 2021

COVID-19 Alert Level 1 - All of Aotearoa!

The government has announced that as of 11:59pm 22 February 2021 - All of Aotearoa will move to Alert Level 1. Well done Whānau! Please ensure you read our Level 1 information.

Update: Te Uranga o Te Rā AGM 2021

Due to time constraints for nominations and to comply with our constitution, the date for the TUOTR AGM has been moved until Sunday the 11th of April 2021. The new date will give clubs time to consider their nominations for the Board. We are looking for three or four new Board members that can bring skills to complement the continuing Board members. Those skills could include communication, waka ama administration systems, accounting, and XERO systems. If you have nominations for the Board positions please complete the attached nomination form and return via email to tuotr@gmail.com by the 1st March 2021.

COVID-19 Alert Level 1 - All of Aotearoa except Auckland

The government has announced that as of 11:59pm 17 February 2021 - Aotearoa (EXCEPT Auckland) will move to Alert Level 1 (Auckland will be at Alert Level 2). Please ensure you read our Level 1 information. Kia kaha tātou!

COVID-19 Level 2 - For Auckland from Midnight

The government has announced that as of 11:59pm 17 February 2021 - Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 (The rest of the country will be at Alert Level 1). Please ensure you read our Level 2 information. Kia kaha tātou!

Results: Omokoroa Dash 2021

Thanks to all who attended the Omokoroa Dash to make it another awesome waka ama race and whānau event. In the busyness of the day we inadvertently missed some paddler results. Please get in touch to let us know where you fielded and we can attempt to rectify the results.

Takapuna Beach Cup

In light of the latest COVID-19 developments, it is with disappointment that we announce that the Takapuna Beach Cup, scheduled for 20th and 21st February is cancelled.

Entries open: Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regional Sprint Championships

Entries open for the Hoe Tonga Secondary School Regional Sprint Championships. Saturday 13 March 2021. Onepoto, Porirua. Hosted by Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama. Entries are to be done via each school (for secondary schools through the school sports coordinators; for intermediate schools directly with Hoe Tonga).

Entries open: Auckland Secondary School Senior Regatta

Entries open for Auckland Secondary School Senior Regatta. Saturday 27 February 2021, Ōrākei Basin. Entries close 18 February. Hosted by College Sport Auckland.

Entries open: Bay of Islands Waka Festival

Entries now open for the Bay of Islands Waka Festival. 13 & 14 March 2021. Te Tii Beach Waitangi Bridge end. Hosted by Blah Blah Marketing & Events. Contact your club admin now to enter.

Entries open: Waitaha-Tai Poutini (Canterbury-Westland) Secondary School Waka Ama Champs

Entries now open for Waitaha-Tai Poutini (Canterbury-Westland) Secondary School Waka Ama Champs. Saturday 6 March 2021. Roto Kohatu, Christchurch. Hosted by Te Waka o Aoraki Entries via Secondary School Sport System (through school admin)

Entries open: Hauraki Series Race 3 Te Puru

Entries now open for Hauraki Series (Race 3 Te Puru). Saturday 6 March 2021. Te Puru, Thames. Hosted by Te Āputa Tira Hoe. Contact your club admin now to enter.