Stories
Oct 26, 2021
Enter Now! Taupō Te Wheke Challenge 2022
Entries are now open for the Taupō Te Wheke Challenge, Saturday 2 April 2022. Contact your club admin to enter and follow this link for more information.
Oct 26, 2021
CANCELLED: Auckland Secondary School Junior Regatta
Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, Auckland Secondary School Junior Regatta has been CANCELLED
Oct 26, 2021
Waka for Sale
1 x Sonic Waka Turbo Model: ($4,700) with removable rudder: ($600). TOTAL cost: $5,300.00. 1 year 3 months. A few wee blemishes, rudder wires have just been replaced. A lovely waka to paddle I'm going to a straight OC1. Pick up Waihi Beach. You are welcome to try for size, I'm 5 foot 9 inches tall. Contact Jane 021 2553447
Oct 26, 2021
CANCELLED: Waka Te Tasman 2021
After many different hui and zui Motueka Waka Ama Club and our Committee have decided we will not be running Waka Te Tasman this year
Oct 22, 2021
HE AITUA: Rowe Wharehinga
We the whānau of Horouta Waka Hoe, and all those who knew him, were saddened to receive the news of the passing of Rowe Wharehinga on the Sunshine Coast
Oct 22, 2021
Enter Now! Mauao Ocean Hoe Series - Race 2 - Saturday 30 October 2021
Hoe Aroha Whānau o Mauao are stoked to provide you with the opportunity to race, to paddle, to gather as an individual or a team to get some time in on the MOANA here in Tauranga Moana (Mount Maunganui). Follow this link for full event information, updated race schedule, and important event & covid pānui. Entries are only permitted for paddlers in Level 2 (or below) areas, limited to 80 per race & close Thursday 28 Oct - get in quick!
Oct 19, 2021
2022 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals - Waitangi
Te Tai Tokerau Polynesian Canoe Association and Tai Kotuku Waka Ama Club in association with Waka Ama NZ, are proud to host the 2022 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals (LDNs) to be held in Waitangi 21-23rd April 2022. Online entries are LIVE and Pānui 1 is online
Oct 19, 2021
Race Update & Info: Ki Uta Ki Tai Waka Ama Challenge
Saturday 23 October 2021, Lake Te Anau. The event will be going ahead under strict level 2 restrictions, please adhere to all protocols in place. Full information is online now; race schedule, event pānui, covid pānui, vaccination clinic. Please read. Entries are closed & are full.
Oct 18, 2021
ENTER NOW! Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea
Tai Tonga 41 Waka Ama Outrigger Canoe Club race Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea will go ahead this Saturday 23 October 2021. Evans Bay Yacht Club, Wellington Harbour. 3rd time lucky! This event will be going ahead this weekend under strict covid alert level restrictions. Please read the pānui available online now for all info, including new event schedule. There will be 2 race times, please only turn up for your race and leave immediately after. Adhere to all covid protocols put in place. Limited entries so contact your club admin to enter now!
Oct 15, 2021
CANCELLED: Pearl of the North 2021
"Tēnā koutou katoa, We are in uncertain times e te whānau and the reality is that in order for us to play our part in protecting our whānau, hapū, iwi and our Whakapapa, we have made the decision to CANCEL Pearl of the North 2021.. If you have any pātai please don't be shy to PM myself or Uncle Danny directly"
Oct 15, 2021
Looking for a paddle...
Any 49-50" paddles for sale, in good condition for a new kaihoe. Please contact Anna 0272661229.
Oct 14, 2021
Waka Ama NZ COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar Recording
If you missed the Webinar last night, you can watch the recording here
Oct 13, 2021
BEREAVEMENT: Kafoa Hala Latu
Portage Crossing Canoe Club - Tribute to head Coach. Paddler & Friend - KAFOA HALA LATU. It is with immense sadness that Portage Crossing Canoe Club announces the passing of our beloved gentle giant, our huge-hearted man mountain, our larger-than-life-itself guy with the loudest laugh, Kafoa Hala Latu - aka COACH!
Oct 12, 2021
Kete Karapu - Event Sanctioning
Need help with the Waka Ama NZ event sanctioning process for your next waka ama event!? Check out our Kete Karapu Event Sanctioning booklet that will guide you through the process. Online now!
Oct 8, 2021
Waka Ama NZ COVID-19 Vaccine Webinar
Waka Ama NZ will be hosting a Webinar that will be open for anyone to attend and hear from three leading medical practitioners Dr Matire Harwood, Dr Jamie-Lee Rahiri and Dr Anthony Jordan who also happen to be a part of our waka ama whānau. The purpose of this webinar is to provide information for our Waka Ama Whānau about the vaccine. Matire, Jamie-Lee and Anthony will talk about the Covid 19 vaccine and answer questions you might have. We encourage you to register for this webinar and pass it on to anyone who may be interested. The webinar is free and we ask when you register to provide us with any pātai (questions) or areas regarding the vaccine that you would like our experts to cover.
