Te Puku o Te Ika, Whitianga Waka Ama, Hauraki Waka Ama, Te Aputa Tira Hoe and Te Whanau Waka Ama o Whangamata in association with Waka Ama New Zealand (WANZ), can confirm that this event is currently going ahead as planned and we are looking forward to seeing everyone.

It is vital that all clubs and participants read the attached pānui!

For up-to-date event information

Waka Ama Event Facebook Page - Facebook event (you will get notifications for each post)

If you have any questions please contact [email protected]

Event Updates

MERCHANDISE - ON SALE NOW!

Merchandise is now on sale - please note all orders purchased online prior to the event much be picked up onsite.

Click here to shop now!

CANOE HIRE

Waka Ama NZ has created a sheet for waka hire: 2023 Long Distance Nationals - Waka Hire. This is for W6 waka hire only.

Waka hire must be completed directly between the clubs hiring out and the clubs wanting to hire. All contact information and availability of waka are available on the sheet. This sheet is live and automatically updates.

Each club hiring out waka must set their own hireage fee and must liaise directly with the club wanting to hire to confirm hireage and arrange payment. All Waka Hire information can be found attached pānui

VOLUNTEER NOW! KAIMAHI CREW!

Click here to register as a Kaimahi at the 2023 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals

WHITIANGA ACCOMMODATION - HOSTS ON THE COAST

Our team manage over 165 homes for holiday rental across Coromandel. We have great homes in Whiti and would love to help your teams with accommodation at a discounted rate. All linen is provided, all beds are made and homes ready for their arrival

Call 027 292 9429 or 0800 292 942 and we will find the right home for each group.

For more: https://hostsonthecoast.co.nz/

WORLD DISTANCE QUALIFICATION - SAMOA 2023

Please note - information regarding qualification for age division teams and V1s for the IVF Va'a World Distance Championships in Samoa 2023 can be found here - https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2097

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

Click here to submit a vendor application - Note, completing this form is an application only and you will be notified via email of the outcome of your application.

Event Details - Long Distance Nationals, Buffalo Beach, Whitianga. 20th - 23rd April 2023. For further information & enquiries please email: [email protected]

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