Stories
Jan 3, 2023
2023 Sprint Nationals Draft Schedule
The draft Race Schedule is now online! The lane draw will be finalised once the roster closes. Please contact [email protected] if you have any pātai
Jan 3, 2023
Reminder! Waka Ama Elected Board Member Voting 2022
Voting closes 6 January 2023. Please see the details below regarding the voting process
Dec 23, 2022
December members prize draw
The prize for our December Members Prize Draw is kindly donated by one of our newly listed suppliers Nutrakawa NZ Ltd. Check out their listing on our website for some fabulous products.
Dec 22, 2022
REMINDER: 2023 IVF Va'a World Distance - National Coach Applications
Applications are now open for the 2023 National Coaches for the J19 Men, J19 Women, Premier Men and Premier Women. Please see attached more information including Job Description and Application form
Dec 21, 2022
Waka Ama NZ - Meri Kirihimete 🎄🎄
The Waka Ama NZ Office will shut down for the Christmas break from 5 pm on 22nd December until the 4th of January 2023. Emails will be checked intermittently during this time for club administration for the Sprint Nationals. Sprint Nats reminder - Please ensure you send through any verification docs well before the 6th of Jan cut-off and load your paddlers into their teams ASAP to ease the amount of mahi in the New Year. We would like to wish our Waka Ama whānau a happy and safe holiday season! Please take care and we look forward to seeing many of you at Lake Karāpiro in January 2023! Ngā mihi - Waka Ama NZ Team 😊
Dec 20, 2022
Waka Ama NZ AGM 2023
The Waka Ama NZ AGM will be held 6:30 pm on Wednesday 18th January 2022 onsite at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals (level 2 of the Don Rowlands Centre). The Agenda and 2022 Minutes are now online. If you have any questions please contact [email protected]
Dec 19, 2022
Hiring V1 Waka for 2 Master 70 Wahine
We are competing in the Master 70 Women's race at Karapiro and are looking to hire 2 x V1 for our racing. If you are requiring further details, Email me Carol Hunter [email protected]
Dec 16, 2022
2023 Sprint Nationals Merchandise PRESALE 🎉
🛒 Merchandise presale is online now! 🚨 Please note all orders MUST be picked up from onsite at the event ‼️There is currently no shipping available 🛍️ Merchandise will be available to purchase onsite at the event 🤙🏽 From the 15th of January online shipping will be available to Aotearoa and the world 🌍
Dec 16, 2022
November members prize draw winner
Congratulations Jeremiah Westerlund from Portage Crossing . Thank you to Tai Paddles for donating this awesome prize pack including a Blade Cover, Camelback 1.5l drinking system, Trucker cap, Tektite light.
Dec 16, 2022
Enter Now! Kaihoe o Ngāti Rēhia Pre Nats Regatta
Kaihoe o Ngāti Rēhia Pre Nats Regatta . Saturday 7 January 2023. Lake Manuwai. Enter online now! Contact your club admin. Pānui and all info online! Please read.
Dec 16, 2022
Entries Extended! 2023 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
The online entries for the 2023 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals have been extended to Monday 19th Dec. Please ensure you enter any teams ASAP to avoid late penalities.
Dec 15, 2022
2023 IVF Va'a World Distance - Age Division and V1 Information
All information regarding Age Division Teams and V1 Selection for the 2023 World Distance Championships is now online. Age Division teams and V1 representation in all age divisions will be determined at the 2023 Long Distance Nationals – held in April 2023 in Whitianga.
Dec 15, 2022
2023 IVF Va'a World Distance Samoa - Para Coaching Team
Waka Ama NZ is pleased to announce Corrina Gage and Nathan Tuuta as the Para Coaching Team for the 2023 IVF Va'a World Distance Championships for Samoa 2023. Corrina and Nathan will be supported by Marinna Millanta-Lowrey as the team manager.
Dec 14, 2022
Te Ringa Miti Tai Heke (TRMTH) Waka Ama Club, Golden Master Woman (GMW)
Unfortunately one of our paddlers is unavailable to paddle at Nationals, were are urgently looking for another experienced paddler. Please contact Illona Davis [email protected]
Dec 13, 2022
Long Distance Nationals 2023 - Whitianga
Waka Ama NZ and Te Puku o te Ika alongside our four Hauraki/Coromandel Clubs - Hauraki Waka Ama, Te Āputa Tira Hoe, Te Whānau Waka Ama o Whangamatā and Whitianga Waka Ama - we are excited for the Long Distance Nationals to head to the beautiful shores of Te Whitianga a Kupe in 2023!!
