Stories
Jan 24, 2022
Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Sprint Championships 2021 - Results
Race results from Saturday are now online. Ngā mihi nui to those clubs and paddlers that took part and the awesome volunteer crew for running a smooth day of racing at Lake Karāpiro. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions
Jan 21, 2022
2021 Memory: Club Points Trophy
Horouta Waka Ama were presented with the Club Points Trophy in 2021 for the 10th time in 11 years! Read here for a write up from the club about the award and success!
Jan 21, 2022
2021 Memory: Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Award
The Ace Cuthers Memorial Club Spirit Award 2021 for performance on and off the water throughout the entire week was presented to Tu Tangi Ora – Waka Ama Inc. As a club they embodied the values of Waka Ama throughout the event; Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Hauora, Tū Tangata. A true reflection of all working together as one. Read here for a write up from the club on what the award means to them!
Jan 21, 2022
WANZ Annual Report 2021
The Waka Ama NZ Annual Report 2021 is now available online! The report was approved last night at our AGM and captures all the highlights from our previous year. Make sure to check it out and share it around!
Jan 19, 2022
CANCELLED: Te Karu o Te Ika
Te Karu o Te Ika Race has been cancelled. Hosted by Wairarapa Waka Ama and scheduled for 22 and 23 January, the event has been cancelled due to lake closure. All entries for this event are now void. The event looks to return later in the year!
Jan 18, 2022
Sport New Zealand - Waka Ama Strengthen and Adapt Project
In May 2020, the New Zealand Government announced funding in the form of a Recovery Package to assist play, active recreation, and sport organisations to deal with the impacts of COVID-19. Sport NZ has formulated an approach to assist a group of National Partners to make the best use of the Recovery Package, which includes a National Partner Strengthen and Adapt Programme. Waka Ama NZ has been chosen by Sport NZ to be part of this programme because of the impact our strategy is having on the physical activity outcomes of New Zealanders.
Jan 18, 2022
Manawa Hine W1 Women's Relay Race
Mareikura Waka ama Club invites nga kaihoe wahine toa to join us in racing in our awa and our moana in Turanga nui a Kiwa. This event is a celebration of our Tairawhiti waka wahine greatness. To highlight the skills, determination and power of our wahine. Through times of uncertainty let us gather in strength and weave more happy times. Kia Tū Te Hoe, Tū Te Manawa, Tū te Wahine!!!
Jan 17, 2022
Tupuria King appointed as Elite Men's Sprint Coach and Paddler intent process open
Waka Ama NZ is excited to announce that Tupuria King has been appointed as Coach of the New Zealand Elite Men's Sprint Team to compete at this years IVF World Sprint Championship in London
Jan 17, 2022
Waka Ama Not Nats 2022
We will be connecting with you online this week to reminisce on Sprint Nationals! Stay tuned as we share our favourite nationals memories, run competitions & giveaways, and share content from our whānau across Aotearoa. Join us by sharing your favourite nationals memories or your location for paddling this week, make sure to tag @wakaamanz or send to us directly so we can re share! If you’re in, on or around the water this week, remember to stay safe and look out for your whānau. Have a good week!
Jan 14, 2022
Enter Now! Karewa Island Race 2022
Karewa Island Race. Saturday 29 January 2022. Hosted by Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club. Whareroa Boat Ramp, Tauranga. Event under CPF Orange Setting. My Vaccine Pass required. Enter online now. All information online. Please read the event and covid pānui.
Jan 14, 2022
He Aituā: Gary Richards
Kia hiwa raa. Kia hiwa raa. Kua hinga teetehi o ngaa tootara kei roto i te wao nui oo Taane aa Gary Richards. It is with great sadness that we notify on the news of the passing of Gary Richards - Tauranga Moana OCC
Jan 14, 2022
Lake Pupuke missing W1 Ama
Missing ama for a W1 model Jacques. Waka was stored at Lake Pupuke.
Jan 13, 2022
Takapuna Beach Cup Updates!
Only 29 more sleeps until our favourite New Zealand changeover and distance race! Don't miss out on this amazing event that takes place on the shores of Takapuna Beach! Click here for more information
Jan 12, 2022
IVF Va'a World Sprint Club Championships 2022 - Club Qualifiers
Congratulations to the club teams who are confirmed as qualified to represent their club at the World Club Sprint Championships in London in August. Please note there are a number of divisions/events that will be confirmed at the qualifying event in April
Jan 12, 2022
New Zealand Qualifying Event for the IVF WORLD SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022 – London
Due to the cancellation of the 2022 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Waka Ama Sprint Nationals, Waka Ama NZ will host this event at Lake Karāpiro for Club Teams and V1 paddlers to qualify. This event will also be open to those World Club Sprint Teams (already confirmed as qualified) and Elite Squads heading to London in August.
