Stories
Feb 2, 2022
Reminder: Elite Men Paddler Intents due this Friday 4th February
If you are keen to trial for the Waka Ama NZ Elite Mens Sprint Team
Feb 2, 2022
World Sprints Qualifying Event April - Pānui 2
Pānui 2 is now online for the World Sprints Qualifying event in April. Please read the pānui and if you have any further questions please contact [email protected]
Feb 1, 2022
Update: WANZ Event Sanctioning
Click here for an update on the Waka Ama NZ Event Sanctioning process. The updates and amendments to the Waka Ama NZ Event Sanctioning process are effective as of 1 February 2022.
Jan 28, 2022
Waka Ama NZ Covid-19 Event Policy
In ensuring that Waka Ama NZ actively plays our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 we have developed the Waka Ama COVID-19 Events Policy, which is released today. The draft policy was sent out for consultation to the waka ama whānau in December. A large number of responses were received and our thanks are extended to all who took the time to provide your thoughts and suggestions. Waka Ama NZ has taken into consideration your feedback, our values, and our obligations under the law (COVID-19 Protection Framework and Health & Safety at Work Act 2015) when finalising the policy. We also release a FAQ sheet in response to some of the questions asked. Ngā mihi, Zalene Douglas, Board Chair.
Jan 27, 2022
Race Update: Karewa Island Race
Click here for a race update from Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao regarding the Karewa Island Race this weekend 29 January 2022. Entries close tonight, get your entries in!!
Jan 25, 2022
Waka Ama NZ welcomes Kiwi Campbell and Fole Finau as new board members
At the recent Waka Ama NZ AGM, Zalene Douglas (Board chair) was delighted to officially welcome Kiwi Campbell and Fole Finau to the Waka Ama NZ Board. We look forward to working with Kiwi and Fole.
Jan 25, 2022
Cancelled: Omokoroa Dash 2022
Tauranga Moana OCC would like to confirm that the Omokoroa Dash (6 March 2022) is cancelled. The event will look to return at a later date.
Jan 24, 2022
TAKAPUNA BEACH CUP 2022 - CANCELLATION
Unfortunately to the change in COVID Traffic light setting to Red on the 23 January 2022 - the 2022 Takapuna Beach Cup is cancelled. Click the link for more information
Jan 24, 2022
COVID-19 Update: All of New Zealand is now at Red
For all information regarding Waka Ama in Red. Click here
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.
