Stories
Sep 13, 2023
Entries are live for the 6th annual Cathedral Cove Challenge
Entries are now open for this W1/W2 and W6 distance event, to be held on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2023, at Buffalo Beach Reserve, Whitianga. Contact your club admin to enter NOW, as entries close October 3rd. Hosted by Whitianga Outrigger Canoe Club. Event info and pānui all online in the Events Calendar.
Sep 12, 2023
August members prize draw winner
Congratulations to Louise Edwards from Ngā Kaihoe o Te Pūaha Incorporated winning the August prize kindly donated by VOYAGER TRAILERS.
Sep 12, 2023
Tai Paddles looking for Mahimahi to hire
If anyone has Mahimahi that are not being used for the next 6 months, Lana and Conan are looking to run a youth school programme and looking to hire canoes short term. Contact: Lana Hartstone and Conan Herbert 0272773767
Sep 8, 2023
Te Heamana o te Pōari o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa - Waka Ama NZ Board Chair Update
The Waka Ama NZ Pōari is pleased to announce Ngaire Rae Pehi as the new Waka Ama NZ Board Chair
Sep 6, 2023
Results & Report - 2023 Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge
Results from the 2023 Tawhiti Rahi Coastal Challenge are online now!
Sep 6, 2023
Enter now! Papa Alf's Memorial Regatta
Entries now open for Papa Alf's Memorial Regatta on Saturday 23rd September, at Lake Pupuke, North Shore. W6 250m Sprints. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 19 September. Hosted by Waitakere Outrigger Canoe Club. Event info and pānui online now!
Sep 1, 2023
Nau mai haere mai! Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Manager - Trevor Meiklejohn
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to welcome Trevor as our new Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Manager.
Aug 31, 2023
Enter now! Cambridge to Hamilton Paddle Race
Entries open for Cambridge to Hamilton paddle race. 24 September 2023. Waikato River. Enter online now! Hosted by The BoatShed Kayaks Ltd. Event info and pānui online now
Aug 31, 2023
Enter now! Waka Te Tasman
Entries now open for Waka Te Tasman. 17th & 18th November 2023. Kaiteriteri. Entries open! Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 9 November. Hosted by Motueka Waka Ama Club. Event info and pānui online now.
Aug 24, 2023
Nau mai haere mai! Waka Ama NZ High Performance Administrator - Joanne Thompson
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to welcome Jo as our new part-time Waka Ama NZ High Performance Administrator. Jo has a vast range of skills including experience running logistics, administration and all the behind-the-scenes mahi to ensure organisations and operations are running effectively. One of Jo’s core beliefs is in empowering others to make positive changes to enhance hauora. Jo is confident that she can leverage her passion for supporting others to help staff, athletes, coaches and the community of Waka Ama NZ thrive. Jo is a keen waka ama paddler and a member of the Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club. Outside of paddling, Jo has a passion for the outdoors in a work, volunteer and leisure capacity. We look forward to working with Jo and introducing her to our wider Waka Ama whānau
Aug 24, 2023
August members prize draw
Voyager Trailers, based in Hamilton, have donated this months prize for our members draw.
Aug 18, 2023
CANCELLED: Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 5
Due to the expected weather conditions for Sunday being unsafe for our tamariki and the fact some whānau are travelling to the regatta this weekend we have made the decision based on this to regrettably cancel this Sunday’s race.
Aug 9, 2023
Enter now! Pakuranga W1 Ramp Champs
Entries now open for Pakuranga W1 Ramp Champs. Saturday 16 September. The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Auckland. Entries open! Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 12 September. Hosted by Pakuranga Outrigger Canoe Club. Event info and pānui online now.
Aug 9, 2023
July Members Prize Draw winner
Congratulations to Mark Sutherland from Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao winning the July prize donated by PaddleSport NZ.
Aug 7, 2023
Enter Now! Hoe Tonga Paddlers Series - Race 5!
Entries now open for Hoe Tonga Paddler Series - RACE 5! Saturday 9 September. Putiki Slipway, Whanganui. Enter online now! Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 4 September. Hosted by Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke (TRMTH) Waka Ama Club.
