23 races and all exciting action out on the water! Well done to the teams who placed in finals, but also to all the schools that took part in the event. 

Congratulations to Te Kura Māori o Porirua who recieved the Putu Mihaka trophy for outstanding Manaaki, Awhi and overall positive attitude throughout the event 

All 123 schools made this event awesome and we look forward to seeing you all in 2020 for the 18th edition of the Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals. 

Big thanks to Te Waiariki purea trust and all our amazing  volunteers who gave thier time to the event this week and helped to make it happen. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.