Stories
Mar 1, 2022
Race Update - Whakaraupō Chase
The event has now been split into two dates: 4th March 2022 - W1 & W2 only AND 30th April 2022 - W6 only (teams must re-enter for the W6 event). “After much discussion we have decided to postpone the Mini, Midi and Mega races of the Whākaraupo Chase until April 30th. With Covid 19 cases ramping up, and the pressure this puts on the health care system, we feel a responsibility to do our bit to slow the spread and protect our community. The W1 & W2 race will still run this Friday 4th March at 6:00pm.Thanks for your understanding with this, as you can appreciate these are difficult calls to make. Ngā mihi, The Chase Team”
Mar 1, 2022
Postponement - Te Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Champs
Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Championships 2022 have been postponed. New date to be confirmed
Feb 28, 2022
Postponement: Long Distance Nationals - Waitangi
While Aotearoa remains in the Red setting of the COVID Protection Framework, it is not possible to hold the Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals. With no guarantee of when the country will move out of the Red setting, the decision has been made to postpone the Long Distance Nationals to October 2022
Feb 25, 2022
February members prize draw
This months prize draw is kindly donated by 2Wel. Check out their brand new listing on the Equipment Suppliers page for their full range of products.
Feb 25, 2022
UPDATE: World Sprints NZ Qualifying Event - April
Updated event information is now online including the W1 Schedule and Draft Lane Draw. Please note that for the W6 racing this is not a compulsory event as all club teams have now been confirmed as qualified. We are asking all clubs to confirm their team attendance and add the paddlers' to the W6 roster by the 5th of March 2022.
Feb 24, 2022
4Harbours Waka Ama Challenge
Some awesome events coming up in Te Waipounamu - click on this post to check out the 4 events part of the 4Harbours Waka Ama Series! More event information coming soon!
Feb 23, 2022
Enter Now! Pearl of the North Lake Series 3
Pearl of the North Lake Series 3. Enter online now! Contact your club admin. Saturday 5 March 2022. Hosted by Kaihoe o Ngati Rehia Trust. Lake Manuwai, Waipapa (Kerikeri). Event under CPF Red Setting. My Vaccine Pass required. Masks mandatory except when paddling. Entries close 1 March. Rosters close 2 March. All information online. Please read the event pānui and covid pānui.
Feb 21, 2022
Reminder: NZ Government Covid-19 Protection Framework (CPF)
As a reminder, the NZ Government Covid-19 Protection Framework (CPF) applies to all waka ama events and activities. Please ensure the covid number restrictions and protocols that currently apply under the CPF are adhered to in all waka ama events and activities. Further information is provided on our Waka Ama NZ website.
Feb 18, 2022
Enter Now! How to Coach W1 Basics - Nelson
Entries open now for the WANZ Development Coaching Course, How to Coach W1 Basics, delivered by Tupuria King. Sport Tasman Sports House, Nelson - Friday 25 February 5pm-7.30pm. My Vaccine Pass Event and masks are mandatory.
Feb 18, 2022
CANCELLED: Hauraki Series 2022
The collective clubs of the Hauraki Summer Series have made the heavy and hard decision after all of the mahi has been done to cancel the 2022 series. Click this story to read the announcement from the collective hosts of this series. Please contact the event hosts directly regarding refunds for any entry fees paid.
Feb 18, 2022
CANCELLED: Hauraki Race 1 Te Puru
Hauraki Race 1 Te Puru 19 February 2022 has been cancelled. Due to the ongoing impacts of covid, the event is unable to go ahead as planned. There is no reschedule date. Please contact the event hosts directly to organise refunds of entry fees.
Feb 17, 2022
Enter now! Manawa Hine Series - Race 2
Hosted by Mareikura Waka Ama, the online entries are open for the second event in the Manawa Hine Race Series. Contact your club rep to enter now. All race information is online in Pānui 1. If you have any pātai please contact [email protected]
Feb 16, 2022
Enter Now! Whakaraupō Chase
Entries open now for the Whakaraupō Chase Friday 4 & Saturday 5 March 2022 hosted by Te Waka Pounamu OCC. Whakaraupō, Lyttleton Harbour. Event under CPF Red Setting, My Vaccine Pass required, and masks mandatory except when paddling. All information online. Please read the event race pack and covid pānui. Contact your club admin to enter.
Feb 14, 2022
REMINDER: Para Mixed Team Paddler Intents due this Sunday (20th Feb)
Intent forms for paddlers wishing to take part in the selection process are now available and should be returned to [email protected] by 20th February
Feb 11, 2022
Race Update - CANCELLED - Hauraki Series Race 1 Te Puru
Due to the weather forecast and the decision by Coastguard for support boats, the Hauraki Series Race 1 Te Puru has been cancelled for the safety of paddlers. Event hosts are working on a reschedule date and more information will be released early next week! Information will be made available online when it is ready.
