2019 Te Uranga o Te Rā W1 Trials - DATE CONFIRMED

Kia ora koutou - We have been given approval by iwi to run the event 30 November.

Hurricane OC1 Package for sale

Hurricane OC1 Package for sale (Will not be sold separately) Contact Details: 021 029 16144 Name: Paula Price for everything: $5,000 (Pick up only) My height: 159cm (for paddle sizing) Items included in this package: OC1 with covers, rack storage holder, 4 paddles, plus one steering bade, x2 paddle bags, Waka Car holders with the tie down lockable straps, and x1 life jacket size M) – not in the picture

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2020

We are back on e te whānau!!! Looking forward to an even bigger and better event this coming January. Pānui 1 is online and entries are open!! See your club representative to enter. Check out pānui 1 and if you have any further questions... don't hesitate to contact us admin@wakaama.co.nz

Tuaono - Waka Ama NZ Newsletter - Whiringa-ā-nuku

Kia ora e te whānau, welcome to the sixth edition of our Waka Kōrero newsletter – your one-stop shop for all things Waka Ama NZ! Once again, this year has flown by and we have been busy since our last pānui! Check out our mahi in this edition of Waka Kōrero!

National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships 2020: EVENT DATES

Due to the availability of the lake, racing will start on Monday 30th March and conclude Thursday 2nd April. The venue set up and ID card collection will be Sunday and the Pōwhiri will take place Monday morning with racing commencing shortly afterwards. If you have any further questions Pānui 1 is now online or please don’t hesitate to contact us schools@wakaama.co.nz

Voting for Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board member position

We received 3 nominations for the position of Elected Board Member of Waka Ama NZ (Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa) but as of today, (09 Oct) - Siobhan (Chev) Reti has withdrawn her nomination.

VA'A TAMA V1 for sale

Va'a Revolution/ Varua Va'a Ltd Perfect canoe for 4 year old - 12 year old

Extension: Seeking applications for Waka Ama New Zealand Assistant Women’s Elite Sprint Coach

Waka Ama New Zealand are currently seeking applications for an assistant coach who will work with Kiwi Campbell to assist in the coaching and preparation of the National Waka Ama Elite and Junior 19 Women’s teams for the 2020 International Va’a Federation World Elite Sprint Championships.

Reminder: 2020 World Club Sprint Championships - Qualifying information

Please find information regarding qualification for club teams to the 2020 IVF World Club Sprint Championships being held in Hilo, Hawaii.

Reminder: Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member Nominations

Nominations for Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member are now open and close Friday 4th October

September members prize draw winners

Our winners are:

2020 Long Distance Nationals - Online entries are live!

Online entries are now open for the LDNs 2020. We have also added another pānui with a breakdown of the prices for the ferry discount. Any pātai please contact ldn@wakaama.co.nz

Alf Pukepuke Memorial Event - Wrap up

Beautiful conditions greeted us on Sunday the 22 of September for the Waitakere OCC Papa Alf Memorial race. See attached pānui for the full wrap up!

September members prize draw

Thanks to our equipment suppliers who have supplied our prizes for the September draw Voyager Trailers and Sharkskin. Check out their other products on our Equipment Suppliers page.

Extension: Applications for NZ Mens Elite Team and NZ Junior Development Men Sprint Coach

Waka Ama New Zealand are currently seeking applications for Elite Mens' team Coach and also applications the Junior Development Mens' team coach for New Zealand teams that will compete at the 2020 IVF World Elite Sprint Championships

New 2019-2020 season begins 1st October

As of the 1st October, the new 2019/2020 affiliation season will begin. We are looking forward to an exciting season and preparing for our 31st Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro in January 2020. Remember all club members will need to renew their affiliation from the 1st of October for the 2019/2020 season, see your Club Rep for details. Any queries please contact admin@wakaama.co.nz for assistance.

Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast - Race 10 CANCELLED

On behalf of our Pakuranga Outrigger Canoe Club, I would like to thank you all for your Participation, Support, and Assistance with this Regatta Series. We have decided to cancel this last regatta on October the 5th as we now know most clubs are fully focused on Sprint training.

RFD Safety Equipment Special

Our whānau at Survitec have a few great deals available for our clubs as we head into the summer season!

Long Distance Nationals Waitohi - Picton 2020 - Pānui 1

Here it is whānau - te pānui tuatahi! Online entries will open the 1st of October. After reading the pānui, you have any further questions...contact ldn@wakaama.co.nz

Rotohoe 2019

Here are the overall points and results for the final event in the Rotohoe 2019 series. Thank you to all the clubs, teams and paddlers and whānau that keep the kaupapa going.