Stories

Jul 9, 2024

WANZ Social Media Update - Events

All updates for sanctioned events, including regionals, will be now posted as a story on our Waka Ama NZ Facebook stories. Click here for more information.

Jul 3, 2024

Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge Results

from last Friday's event can be found on the event page. In addition, Ocean Blue Sports would appreciate you completing the survey link found on the page

Jul 2, 2024

Still taking entries...

Race 2 Mauao Ocean Series, on Saturday July 13th, at Pilot Bay (Waikorire), Mount Maunganui. Entries are open now! All event information and pānui is online, so contact your club admin to enter. Entries close 9 July 2024. Hosted by Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club.

Jul 1, 2024

Entries closing tomorrow night...

There's still time to get your entries in for the two waka ama events scheduled for Saturday. ** Race 3 of the George Pomana Memorial Regatta Series - W1/W2; and the ** Taupo Waka Ama Regatta - W6 5km and 18km options For all event information, head to our Events Calendar and click on the relevant event link/page

Jul 1, 2024

Waka Ama NZ Job Vacancy: Regional Development Coordinator - Tai Tokerau Region (12-month Contract)

In collaboration with the Tai Tokerau Polynesian Canoe Association (TTPCA) , Waka Ama NZ is currently seeking a talented and motivated individual to join the team as a Regional Development Coordinator in the Tai Tokerau region. If you are passionate about driving and facilitating the growth and development of Waka Ama in the region including regional events, we want to hear from you!

Jul 1, 2024

Heretaunga Matariki Results

Can be found on the event page

Jun 26, 2024

Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge

The draft Race Schedule for Friday's event, can be found on the event page. Please contact [email protected] ASAP if there are any errors or omissions.

Jun 26, 2024

Rotohoe Race 3 - June 22nd

Race results can be found on the event page

Jun 25, 2024

Race Results

From Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series: Race 3 and Race 4, can be found here

Jun 21, 2024

Celebrate Matariki !

If you haven't yet made plans for next weekend, there's still time to join your local waka ama whanau for a paddle. Four events across the motu: * Auckland - Friday 28th June - Matariki Hiwa i te Rangi Challenge, hosted by Ocean Blue Sports. * Hawkes Bay - Sat 29th June - Heretaunga Matariki, hosted by Heretaunga Ararau O Ngati Kahungunu Waka Ama Roopu. * Wellington - Sat 29th June - Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe, hosted by Tai Tonga 41 Outrigger Canoe Club. * Auckland - Sun 30th June - Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Series: Race 3, hosted by the Manukau Outrigger Canoe Club. Click on the individual links on our Event Calendar for all the information. Entries close on Tuesday, so don't be late!

Jun 19, 2024

Entries have been extended

for the Matariki Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea Hoe event at Evans Bay in Wellington next weekend.. Enter through the normal channels with your club administrator.

Jun 18, 2024

Mauao Ocean Hoe Series

Race 1 results can be found on the Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Facebook page

Jun 17, 2024

There's still time to get your entries in for this Saturday's events.

If you're in Rotorua, head to Race 3 of the Rotohoe Series, at Hinehopu Reserve, Rotoiti. Contact your club admin to enter. Entries close Tuesday night. Hosted by Ruamata Waka Ama. Event info and pānui online now - https://wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2257 Or if you're in Auckland, Race 4 of the Ngā Hau Maiangi Hard n Fast Series is on at Ian Shaw Park, 252a Panama Road, Mt Wellington. Entries close midnight Wednesday June 19. Hosted by Nga Hau Maiangi Inc. Event info and pānui online now.

Jun 17, 2024