Stories
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.
Jan 10, 2022
Rātana Paa looking for World Sprints Paddlers
Rātana Paa Kaihoe Trust is looking for paddlers to fill teams. Looking for two Golden Master (60) Men and two Master (40) Women or Master (50) Women for the World Sprints in London this coming August.
Jan 10, 2022
CANCELLED - Tairua to Whangamata
Due to low registration numbers this event has been cancelled.
Jan 5, 2022
2021 AROCA Regional Sprint Championships
Schedule and Lane Draw is now online. Due to the reduction in entries the event will be run on Saturday only
Jan 4, 2022
Reminder: Waka Ama NZ Covid-19 Events Policy feedback
Feedback on the Waka Ama NZ draft Covid-19 events policy closes on Wednesday 5th January
Dec 23, 2021
Enter Now! Te Karu o Te Ika - Ki Te Hoe!
Te Karu o Te Ika - Ki Te Hoe! steered by Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. 22 & 23 January 2022. Hosted by Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club. Henley Lake, Masterton. W6 & W12 Sprints. Event under CPF Orange Setting (subject to change). My Vaccine Pass required. Enter online now. All information online. Please read the event and covid pānui.
Dec 22, 2021
Enter Now! James Bhutty Moore-morial Race 5 February 2022
James Moore-morial race. Saturday 5 February 2022. Hosted by Hei Matau Paddlers. Pilot Bay, Mount Maunganui. Event under CPF Orange Setting (subject to change). My Vaccine Pass required. Enter online now. All information online. Please read the event and covid pānui.
