Waka Ama New Zealand is very pleased to announce the teams that will represent New Zealand at the IVF World Sprint Championships in Tahiti in July.
Congratulations to those paddlers who have been successful in their selection. We wish all 5 teams the very best for their training and preparation over the next 4 months.
During the next month we will start to profile each paddler and follow each teams journey to Tahiti.
New Zealand Elite WomenCoach: Kiwi Campbell Manager: Florrie Brooking Akayshia Williams | Cory Campbell | Emma Helmich | Kiwi Campbell | Kodi Campbell | Koha Vitolio | Marama Elkington | Marianna Hodges | Te Whaeoranga Smallman | Yvette Heke |
| New Zealand Elite MenCoach: Mark Malaki-Williams Manager: Mereana Rennie Ash Roozendaal | Bradley Anderson | Bruce Campbell | Jamille Ruka | Joshua Perese | Kimi Taliauli | Marcel Hellesoe | Mark Malaki-Williams | Michel Arai | Patrick Rimene | Shannon Moon | Teremoana Tere | Tupuria King |
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New Zealand Development Women Coach: Sieda Tureia Manager: Penny Scragg
Gabby Wainohu | Inamaru Tere | Keri Mankelow-Ngatoro | Kyra Mita | Makayla Timoti | Rangi-Riana Williams | Tia Hinemoa Akurangi |
| New Zealand Development MenCoach: Maori Kava Tere Snr Manager: Agnes Tere Ben Jacobs | Darius Apanui Nepe | Ducati Walford | Keanu Kemp | Manaakiao Maxwell | Rehua Selwyn | Tawharangi Smith |
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New Zealand Para Va'a Team Coach: George Thomas Manager: Honoria Ropiha Assistant Manger: Angelina Tangiora
AJ MacDonald | Andrew Priest | Bruce Campbell | Christine Walters | George Taamaru | George Thomas | Jac Coutier | Jo Pikia | Marcus Thompson | Peter Cowan | Wayne Trott | Wally Noble |
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Updated: Mar 16, 2018