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2025 Long Distance Nationals - Porirua

Venue:

Ngati Toa Domain, Paremata, Porirua

Date:

Thu 24th Apr - Sun 27th Apr 2025

Distance:

8 - 25 km

Host:

Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association

Contact Details

Online Entries

2025 LDNs Hoe Tonga Pānui 1.pdf
2025 LDN Waka Hire Process.pdf
Team Waiver LDNs 2025 - Hoe Tonga.docx
Individual Waiver LDNs 2025 - Hoe Tonga.docx
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2025 LDNs Hoe Tonga - Pānui 2 Updated.pdf
Course A - printer.pdf
Course B - printer.pdf
LDNs Pōwhiri 2025.pdf

Description

Please note there is no Waka Ama NZ livestream of the 2025 Long Distance Nationals. Be aware not to follow any fake scam links.

Race Results

Race results will be uploaded here once finalised. If you have any queries, head to the registration desk onsite.

Safety Checklist

Please note this is the minimum requirement for safety gear, Waka Ama NZ encourages you to include any further equipment you deem relevant.
Check out our Waka Ama Safety Kete online.

Event Partners and Sponsors

Waka Ama NZ would like to give a big thank you to our event partners and sponsors of the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals for their contributions and support of the event. E rere rā ngā mihi nui ki a koutou e tautoko nei i te whakataetae pae tawhiti ā-motu.

  • Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association
  • Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira
  • Porirua City Council
  • He Oranga Poutama
  • Sport NZ
  • Air Tahiti Nui
  • Pure Athletic

Merch Online Now

Merch is now available online for PRE ORDER ONLY.

  • Pre-order closes 20th April
  • Pick up option pre order closes 17 April and pick up from event venue from 24 April (Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua)
  • Shipping option pre order closes 20 April and will be shipped from 23 April
  • Merch for sale at event (limited availability)
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Long Distance Nationals 2025

Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association alongside Waka Ama New Zealand, are proud to host the 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals (LDNs) to be held in Wellington, at Ngati Toa Domain, Paremata, Porirua.

Entries are now closed.

**Rosters close midnight Monday April 14th**

Waka Hire

Waka Ama NZ has created a sheet for waka hire: 2025 LDNs Waka Hire Spreadsheet

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 will set their 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 in the attached pānui.
Waka Hire


Safety Boats - Register now!

We need competent boaties willing to skipper their boats and provide support to the event. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an exhilarating National Sporting event

Safety Boat Registration


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