Yesterday

Race Results - Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 1

These can now be seen on the event page

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Wednesday

AOTEAROA NZ WORLD SPRINT TRAVEL INSURANCE

The following information is for travel insurance for the 2024 World Sprint Championships in Hilo, Hawai'i. Waka Ama NZ has managed to secure comprehensive Travel Insurance for our New Zealand Teams and Management which is available to anyone travelling to Hawai'i as part of the IVF World Sprint Championship Aotearoa New Zealand contingent. The insurance is underwritten by TAI. The policy includes cover for racing at the World Sprint Championships. It will cover all paddlers up to the age of 80. The insurance will be available for anyone travelling to Hawai'i to purchase until the 10th July 2024. It is not a requirement from Waka Ama NZ that you purchase this insurance. However, the Event Organisers have stipulated that all competitors must be covered by insurance for racing. We recommend anyone travelling and not racing has travel insurance. Please note: you should read the Policy before purchasing the insurance.

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Monday

2024 Secondary School National Awards

Congratulations to the following kura for receiving the National Awards at the 2024 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals. Te Kura o Kokohuia (Putu Mihaka Trophy) & Whangamata Area School (Te Pou Tautokohia).

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Monday

2024 Secondary School National Titles

Congratulations to all rangatahi that took part in the 2024 Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals. Click here to see the update Secondary School National Title Holders.

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Mar 6, 2024

Entries are open!

Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 1. To be held on Saturday March 23rd, 2024, at Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Auckland. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close March 19th. Hosted by Nga Hau Maiangi Inc. Event info and pānui online now.

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Mar 6, 2024

Updated Results

James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2024, can be found on the event web page

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Mar 5, 2024

Omokoroa Dash Results

Are on the event website. For photos - go to https://www.facebook.com/tmocc

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Feb 29, 2024

January members prize draw winner

Congratulations to our winner from Tirohanga Waka Ama club

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Feb 27, 2024

2024 Portage Crossing Results

Results from the weekend's event have been loaded to the event page:

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Feb 26, 2024

Results and Report - James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 2024

The 2024 event saw many challenges as we had to change the race course to in the harbour for the first time in the 16 year history. Changing from 32km on the ocean to 12km x2 didn't appeal to many with almost 40 paddlers entered choosing not to compete. But it turned out to be one of the best events we've had with a guaranteed downhill run providing fun and also making some challenges for many paddlers. The first run was against the tide making the waves stand up and this kept the racing close. Paddlers were going wave for wave. I've never heard so much cheering during a race. Race 2 everyone now knew where to go. But this time there was less tide. More water and more wind. So races lines were still hard to pick for paddlers. People were able to see who they were behind in the first race and then know that they have to beat them by more in the second one. It got very tactical. Congratulations to our divisional and overall winners. Tupuria King Narada Bury Matt Walsh Jessica Mcduff Te Rina Leuburt Jaz Stevenson It was great to see a whole new podium in the women's division showing a bit of a change of guard. Thanks to all that trusted our decision to change course and made racing enjoyable. Our amazing sponsors. We have the best prize table around. Ocean Elements Vaikobi Paddle Sport NZ Paddling alliance industries Kai wa'a Redseal Musashi Kayak HQ Lolo Turkish Port of Tauranga More photos can be found on our Facebook page.

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Feb 26, 2024

2024 Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals

Team entries close tomorrow! Please contact your school sports coordinator to enter. Event Merch Pre-Sale now online!

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Feb 22, 2024

ACC RONGĀ MĀORI SURVEY 🌀

Did you experience or learn about rongoā Māori at the Sprint Nationals? Or want to learn more? Our friends at ACC New Zealand want to know your whakaaro – check out how you can share your thoughts below

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Feb 16, 2024

Takapuna Beach Cup 2024 Updates!

Check out all the action via the Facebook page!

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Feb 12, 2024

Te Rōpū Whaikaha o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa - WANZ Disability Working Group - Member Announcement

Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou, ngā mema o Te Rōpū Whaikaha! Waka Ama NZ is proud to announce the following members of the inaugural Te Rōpū Whaikaha!

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Feb 12, 2024

2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals Survey - closing soon!

A reminder to please complete our Sprint Nationals Survey if you haven't already do. Submissions will close on Wednesday 14 February

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