Stories
Oct 11, 2023
REMINDER: Te Rōpū Whaikaha - Expressions of Interest close 16th October!
Waka Ama NZ is proud to establish Te Rōpū Whaikaha o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama NZ Disability Working Group) for our Waka Ama whānau. Te Rōpū Whaikaha will be a working group providing a voice for tāngata whaikaha (people with disabilities) who are involved in waka ama in Aotearoa. This working group, alongside Waka Ama NZ, will assist in increasing the access to, and participation in, waka ama for tāngata whaikaha in Aotearoa.
Oct 10, 2023
Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project
The Waka Ama NZ Aukaha Project Plan will be implemented over the next 3-5 years with the support of Sport NZ. The Aukaha Project aims to strengthen the capability and capacity of Waka Ama at a Regional and local level so that our sport can continue to grow, thrive and adapt. Aukaha can mean many things, for the purpose of this kaupapa we have identified Aukaha as the lashing – binding our sport. Check out more about our Aukaha Project process!
Oct 6, 2023
Incorporated Societies Act Update for Waka Ama Clubs and Regions
As you may be aware, the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 was passed into law last year. The new legislation modernises the rules governing New Zealand’s incorporated societies for the first time since 1908. The plan is for Waka Ama NZ to roll out an approach that will help all of our clubs collectively to work through these changes and we will provide as much support as possible.
Oct 4, 2023
Club Team Intents for World Sprints 2024 Hilo Hawai'i now open
Club team intentions for World Sprints 2024 in Hilo, Hawai'i are now open until 23 November 2023. Intentions are to be completed online by the club representative. More information can be found via the pānui on the event page. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any further questions
Sep 27, 2023
September members prize draw
Kapinua have kindly donated the prize for this months members prize draw.
Sep 21, 2023
Papa Alf's Memorial Race - POSTPONED
Papa Alf's Memorial Race is POSTPONED. Please contact event hosts directly for more info. Message from hosts on event page. Click here for more info.
Sep 18, 2023
Nau mai haere mai ki te Pōari o Ngā Kaihoe o Aotearoa - Irene Cooper
The Board of Waka Ama New Zealand are happy to confirm the appointment of a new Board Member to the board of Waka Ama NZ – Irene Cooper
Sep 15, 2023
Top of the North or bottom of the South? There is a waka ama event coming in October for you!
1) Kaihoe O Ngati Trust - Waka Ama Club invite participants to their 10th annual Pearl of the North event, at Tapuaetahi Beach, Te Tii, Saturday October 21st. "The temperatures will be warm and the water is divine", say the hosts; and invite novice or seasoned kaihoe to attend this V1 and W6 distance event to enter now.
Sep 15, 2023
Whanau day out
2) On the same Saturday (October 21st), but in the majestic scenery of Fiordland, Oraka Aparima Waka Ama are hosting their annual Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Challenge, on Lake Te Anau. With on-shore activities and kai available; a 500m event for Juniors (J16, J19) and a 10km/15km for adults; everyone is catered for at this whanau friendly W6 event.
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!
