Te Waka O Aoraki AGM 2020

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George Pomana Memorial Regatta 2020 - Regatta Pānui and Results

What an awesome day of racing out here on the Manukau Harbour! Massive thank you to all our waka whānau who came to support our kaupapa and Rangatira; George Pomana. See the full pānui and race results attached

Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge - Te Anau 2020

REMINDER: Online entries for the Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge hosted by Oraka- Aparima Runaka Waka Ama are closing soon!! Register now through your club rep!!

EXCLUSIVE Vaikobi PFD Deal for Waka Ama Clubs and Schools

Vaikobi has created an EXCLUSIVE deal for their brand new PFD, the offer is available to Waka Ama New Zealand Clubs and Schools and is the opportunity to bulk purchase the New Vaikobi Club PFD at a special price. A full range of sizes (child to adult) is available.

Alf Pukepuke Memorial Event

Kia ora whānau, Waitakere Outrigger Canoe Club is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Papa Alf Pukepuke Memorial race 2020. As these are uncertain times planning is crucial to ensuring that the event runs smoothly, and we have a great time. Please register your teams early so we are able to assess numbers.

Waka Te Tasman - Ferry Discount

Thanks to LDNs we have managed to secure a promotion with Bluebridge Ferry. That's even if you walk on or towing a fully loaded trailer - Accompanied or unaccompanied waka ama trailers can be booked through the freight team calling 0800 162 322.

Hauraki Series 2020 Race 4 - The final race

What an awesome day of racing here on the coast of Tīkapakapa Moana! Thank you to all the waka whānau who came to support and in turn empowered our moana. She appreciated the whanaungatanga energy and wairua you gifted to her as you set out to race upon her.

Voice of Participant Survey - Waka Ama New Zealand

Earlier this year we provided you with the link for your club and club members to take part in a survey that conducted research to find out how paddlers or their parents (for juniors) view their Waka Ama experience. Thank you to all the clubs, paddlers and parents who took part in the survey and provided responses. We had great response given the crazy COVID times we were all dealing with at the time and the results provide our sport with a lot of great feedback and insights to be able to build from at all levels.

Waka Ama NZ and Vaikobi Partnership

Waka Ama NZ is excited to announce our recent partnership with Vaikobi Ocean Performance and welcome the Vaikobi team officially to our Waka Ama whānau

September members prize draw winners

Congratulations to our winners:

WANZ Foundation Steering Course with Corrina Gage - Te Anau

Registrations are now open for the WANZ Foundation Steering Course with Corrina Gage held at Marakura Yacht Club in Te Anau after the Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge at Labour Weekend. See your club rep to register! Get in quick as spaces are limited.

Waka Ama CBE Safety Course (Waikato)

Registrations are now open for the Waka Ama CBE Safety Course held at Sport Waikato in Hamilton. See your club rep to register! Get in quick as spaces are limited.

COVID LEVEL UPDATE

Kia ora koutou, as of midnight tonight Auckland will remain in Alert Level 2 but the gathering size will increase to 100. The rest of Aotearoa is in Alert Level 1 since Monday 21 September at 11.59pm

New 2020-2021 season begins 1 October 2020

As of the 1st October, the new 2020-2021 affiliation season will begin. We are looking forward to an exciting season and preparing for our 32nd Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro in January 2021. Remember all club members will need to renew their affiliation from the 1st of October for the 2020-2021 season, see your Club Rep for details. Any queries please contact admin@wakaama.co.nz for assistance.

September members prize draw

Our prizes this month are kindly donated by Paddletech Limited and Kakahu Wai Water Clothing. Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page.

NZ COVID Tracer QR Codes for Waka Ama Clubs

As we continue to progress through this new COVID life, we are advising clubs to download a QR code to be displayed at your club's facility/area to allow club members to check-in each time they are onsite.

Poor Knights Crossing 2020 - No longer sanctioned

Due to COVID Level 2 restrictions, this event is no longer sanctioned by Waka Ama New Zealand and has been removed from our events calendar. If you have any questions please contact Tim Eves, racedirector@poorknightscrossing.com

Looking to buy second hand Mahi Mahi

Hauraki Waka Ama is looking to buy a second hand W6 Moana Nui - Mahi Mahi.

Waka Ama NZ Draft Strategic Plan 2021 -2025

Over the past few months, the Waka Ama NZ Board with the support from Sport New Zealand, Hotu Barclay-Kerr, and Rangimarie Parata-Takurua have undergone the process of reviewing where sport is at now and drafting a new Strategic Plan for Waka Ama in Aotearoa. This plan will help guide our sport from 2021 to 2025 and beyond.

Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2020 - Race 4 Foxton

Online registrations are now open for this event. Registrations from the previously cancelled Whanganui race have been carried over to this event. Please let your club rep know to update the online entries if your team will not be taking part in this event.