Stories

Oct 26, 2012

Waka Hire 2013 Nationals

Thank you to the clubs who kindly loaned Waka to the Nationals event in 2012. All those that took part in the event were most grateful. Sharing resources and working together is definitely a strength of our sport.

Oct 26, 2012

Monthly Prize Draw #5

Last month thanks to our equipment suppliers we gave away 2 bouyancy vests donated by Day Two, a rescue tube and throw-bag combo donated by AquaSafe New Zealand Ltd and $50 Prezzy Card donated by New Zealand Post. This months prizes are supplied by Fergs Kayaks, Viper Va'a and New Zealand Post.

Oct 25, 2012

Missing paddles - Tamaki O.C.C.

6 paddles taken from the Tamaki O.C.C ramp on Kings Road, Panmure, Auckland.

Oct 24, 2012

2013 Secondary School Nationals T-Shirt Design Competition

We are running a competition for secondary school students to enter their artwork to be used as the T-Shirt Design of our Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals 2013.

Oct 24, 2012

2013 New Zealand Post National Secondary School Championships

Panui One is now available online

Oct 24, 2012

Ace's Race - looking for a men's paddler

We are looking for a men's paddler for Aces - Men's team txt Analatu on 0274511714

Oct 24, 2012

Hoe Tonga Sprints

Entries for the Hoe Tonga Sprints are now open, and the event is open to clubs from outside the region (especially W6, to increase competition).

Oct 23, 2012

Waka Essential will be at Ace’s Race on Saturday

Waka Essential be at Birkenhead for the finish of Ace’s Race on Saturday. We will have a range of clothes and gear available to buy on the spot and will take orders onsite for anything you see that you might like.

Oct 23, 2012

Waka Ama NZ - 2012/13 Calendar

We have so many great photos from our sport we wanted to share them in a format that everyone can enjoy.

Oct 19, 2012

NGA KAITIAKI WAKA URGENT PANUI

To all kaihoe intending, attending our Long distance regatta. The venue for the start of the regatta is now Opononi Beach as the tide is heading into the harbour as oppose to heading out.

Oct 18, 2012

Gubbi Gubbi 2012

5 Aotearoa clubs including 14 paddlers from Rangaunu Sports Club from Awanui participated in the 2012 Gubbi Gubbi Junior Waka Ama Sprints in Mooloolaba, Australia in the first weekend of the school holidays Sept Oct 29th to Oct 2. The 3 day very relaxed event targetted junior paddlers under 12 to 19 years and was hosted at Lake Kawana. Two junior under 16 girls teams: Niwa Lakers and Niwa Girls were supported by two young men.

Oct 18, 2012

Whaingaroa Hoe - lost property

During the mens W1 race at the Whaingaroa Hoe this year a white long sleeve XL Kathmandu top was given to one of our support boats please contact me if this is yours cheers, Lana [email protected] 0272773767

Oct 17, 2012

Diary of Waka Ama Adventure

A group of Far North youngsters embarked on a waka journey from Cape Reinga to Whangarei as part of their mental and physical preparation for the upcoming waka ama championships in Rarotonga.

Oct 16, 2012