Friday
Travel Insurance for World Sprint Championships, SIngapore, avaliable now from Travel Insurance Brokers underwiten by TAI.
Thursday
Kia ora koutou, Due to current biosecurity concerns regarding the potential invasion of golden clam, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our upcoming Te Wheke Waka Ama Regatta. We are actively working through the biosecurity requirements and mitigation measures to ensure our event can proceed safely and responsibly. Protecting our waterways and the wider waka ama community is our priority. The regatta will now be held in September. This timing has been intentionally chosen as it falls shortly before the Long Distance Nationals, providing paddlers with a strong lead-in event. It also returns Te Wheke to its beginnings, when our regatta traditionally coincided with the lead-up to Long Distance Nationals. We appreciate your understanding, patience, and continued support as we navigate this situation. Further details, including the confirmed September date and updated event information, will be shared as soon as possible. Ngā mihi nui, Taupō Waka Ama Club
Wednesday
An "Important Pānui" has been added to the event page, for all participants to read. It includes directions for those travelling on Friday, detailing road works and detours; and information about being in a National Park.
Wednesday
Information about purchasing an event tee for the event has been added to the event page. Orders close tonight, so get in quick to secure yours!
Feb 12, 2026
Register now for a BoardPro practical webinar on February 19th at 1:00pm. The webinar will help you understand what’s changing, what’s required, and how to prepare with confidence.
Feb 11, 2026
Clubs are required to complete re-registration and comply with the new Incorporated Societies Act by 5 April 2026 to maintain their incorporated status. For more info, a re-registration checklist & a compliant constitution template
Feb 9, 2026
The Results and Race Report from Saturday's event, have been added to the event page.
Feb 5, 2026
The Tuna e Hoe Ana – “Paddling with the eels” is a unique Alpine waka ama experience situated in the beautiful Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park area. Hosted by Maitahi Waka Ama, races will be held on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st February. Contact your club administrator to enter
Feb 5, 2026
Entries for the 21st Ōmokoroa Dash are open! The event will be held at Ōmokoroa Domain on Saturday February 21st. A great whānau day with playground, BBQ and café facilities on site. Contact your club administrator to enter.
Feb 4, 2026
The Schedule and Lane Draw for Friday's regatta have been uploaded to the event page. Please remember to get your waivers completed before you arrive at the lake.
Jan 28, 2026
Find out more about the travel and accomodation deals House of Travel events can offer you and your team/club for Singapore.
Jan 20, 2026
🏆Congratulations to Karāpiro Waka Club and Horouta Waka Hoe; recipients of the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Club Awards.
Jan 10, 2026
Karāpiro is set to host the largest event it’s ever seen, the 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, with 800 more paddlers than last year, being a first in the sport’s history and one of the biggest national sporting events in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Jan 8, 2026
Please check the updated lane draw and race schedule. Please note the Waka Ama Aotearoa Office is on our way to Karāpiro - if you have any changes from today (8 Jan) please head to the admin desk onsite to action. A reminder there is an online managers meeting this event @ 7pm on zoom. Contact [email protected] if you do not have the link
Jan 7, 2026
Visit the event page to read the latest updates for Nationals.
