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5 hours ago
Spoilt for choice with 9 events in July.
There are at least 2 events on every weekend in July for paddlers to choose from. Spread from Auckland, to Rotorua, Tauranga, Hawkes Bay, Whanganui and Wellington. Get your winter paddle or Matariki fix sorted now, and enter by contacting your club administrators.
5 hours ago
Updated Parihaka Hoe Matariki Results available
Ngā mihi nui ki ngā karapu me ngā kaihoe hoki, i haere mai ki te tautoko tēnei kaupapa, ko te Hoe Matariki. He tino hari mātou ki te kite a koutou. He rangi paki i te rā, he mahana i te rā ki a koutou aroha i mau mai ki kōnei. Nā reira, mihi maioha ki a koutou. A huge thank you to the clubs and paddlers who came to support Hoe Matariki. We were truly delighted to see you all. It was a beautiful, sunny day, warmed by the aroha you brought with you. A heartfelt thanks to you all.
Jun 15, 2026
Entries closing
Whanau, there are 4 more events on this weekend! All entries close midnight Wednesday June 17th. Don’t miss out! Saturday: Mauao Ocean Hoe #3, Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast #3; Sunday: Manukau Taitamariki/Int #3, and Hoe Tonga Winter Series #2 Mana Pasifika
Jun 15, 2026
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 2
Results are online from the June 13th event
Jun 9, 2026
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Sprint Nationals - Important Event Updates for 2027 and beyond
Following an outstanding 2026 Sprint Nationals that exceeded growth expectations, and to ensure we continue creating space within both the participant experience, event schedule and venue capacity, please see below a number of important updates that will be introduced moving forward for our National Sprint Event.
Jun 9, 2026
Pakuranga Beach Series #3 - Narrowneck Beach, new date!
Pakuranga OCC have re-scheduled the Narrowneck event to Saturday July 4th. Entries are open - same venue, same distances, same events. Please note, all existing entries have been removed. Paddlers will need to contact their club administrator to enter for the new date.
Jun 5, 2026
Event Cancellation - Pakuranga Beach Series, Narrowneck Beach
Kia ora everyone, Unfortunately, due to the severe weather forecast and in the interest of everyone's safety, we have made the decision to cancel tomorrow's beach event. While we're disappointed not to be able to go ahead, the safety of our participants, volunteers, whānau, and supporters must come first. All participants who have already paid will receive a full refund. We will be in touch over the coming days regarding the refund process. Thank you all for your understanding, support, and enthusiasm for the event. We know many of you were looking forward to it, and we're just as disappointed to have to make this call. Please stay safe, look after yourselves and your whānau, and keep an eye on our page for future updates and events. Ngā mihi nui, Pakuranga Outrigger Canoe Club
Jun 4, 2026
Job Vacancy: WAANZ Regional Coordinator - Auckland Region - Extended to 10th June
Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ in partnership with the Auckland Region Outrigger Canoe Association (AROCA), is seeking a passionate and motivated Regional Coordinator to support and strengthen waka ama throughout the Auckland region
Jun 2, 2026
Spoilt for choice with waka ama in June - 8 events spread across the 4 weekends!
From Parihaka Hoe Matariki in the north (June 27th), to the Mana Pasifika hosted Hoe Tonga Winter Series race #2 in Porirua in the south (June 21st). All entries are open, with 2 events closing tonight (Narrow Neck, Rotohoe #2). Get your teams sorted, and contact your club administrators today. All event details can be found in the event calendar.
May 25, 2026
Entries Open! Rotohoe Series - Race 2
Scheduled for Saturday June 6th at Lake Tarawera. Contact your club administrator to enter.
May 25, 2026
Entries Open - Pakuranga Beach Series - Race 3 Narrow Neck
Scheduled for Saturday June 6th. Contact your club administrator to enter. NEW - Race 4 has been added to the series - Okahu Bay! Details to be added to the event calendar this week.
May 21, 2026
New Club: Ārai Roa Waka Ama Club
Nau mai haere mai - Ārai Roa Waka Ama Club - based at Oneroa, Waiheke Island. One of the two new clubs recently affiliated to AROCA.
May 21, 2026
New Club: Ngā Hoe E Whā o Te Herenga Waka Club
Nau mai haere mai - Ngā Hoe E Whā o Te Herenga Waka Club - based at Stanmore Bay, Silverdale. One of two new clubs recently affiliated to AROCA.
May 19, 2026
Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Regatta 2 - Entries Open
Contact your club administrator to enter.
May 18, 2026
George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - Race 1, May 16th
The results have been uploaded to the event page.
