Stories
Oct 8, 2021
Extension: Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member Nominations
Nominations for Waka Ama New Zealand Elected Board Member have been extended and will close Wednesday 13th October
Oct 7, 2021
Waka Ama NZ COVID-19 Vaccine information + Webinar
With summer rolling around fast, Waka Ama NZ is gearing up for another busy summer of paddling and events all around Aotearoa. Moving forward as we learn more about this current outbreak and learn to live with COVID 19 in our lives, it is important to Waka Ama New Zealand that our community and our Waka Ama whānau are as safe and protected as possible. There are lots of measures that we can all take to help protect ourselves and our whānau - One of the biggest tools we have available for protection is the COVID 19 Vaccine.
Oct 6, 2021
CANCELLED: Manukau Events
The Manukau Taitamariki/Intermediate Race 7 (17 October) & Kings and Queens W6 Race 3 (30 October) have both been CANCELLED. Please contact your club admin regarding any fees you may have paid.
Oct 5, 2021
Results & Wrap Up: Mauao Ocean Hoe Series Race 1
Results from the Mauao Ocean Hoe Series Race 1 available online now! Follow this link for the results and a wrap up pānui from the event host Hoe Aroha Whanau o Mauao.
Oct 5, 2021
Balance is Better Webinar Series
Sign up for the last webinar in the Balance is Better series online tomorrow (Wednesday). Setting our kids up for success and what it takes to be a Good Sports parent Wednesday 6 October | 7.00-8.00pm NZST.
Oct 4, 2021
TPOTI Administration Position - Applications extended until Thursday 7th October
The Te Puku o Te Ika Region is currently seeking an administrator (20 hours per week).
Oct 1, 2021
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2022
At this stage, we are currently working on the premise that our 2022 National Sprint Championships at Lake Karāpiro in January will be going ahead. We know times are uncertain and we are monitoring any changes with regard to COVID-19 moving forward, but we are well into the planning of our major Waka Ama Events for 2022. We will be sending regular updates leading up to January. In the meantime don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any further questions. Online entries are open for Nationals 2022 and Pānui 1 is online!
Oct 1, 2021
September members prize draw winners
Congratulations to our winners:
Sep 30, 2021
2020-2021 Waka Ama Season - best bits!
Our 2020-2021 Waka Ama Season is coming to an end and we want to reflect on the year that was. Ngā mihi nui ki a tātou - our paddlers, coaches, managers, mums, dads, uncles and aunties, nannies, volunteers, clubs, regions and hapori who have made this one of our best seasons yet! Thank you for all of the time, effort and most importantly aroha you have given to our sport.
Sep 28, 2021
Last chance: Wāhine in Waka Ama Survey 2021
Last chance to complete our Wāhine in Waka Ama Survey 2021!! Don't miss this opportunity to have your say! Please share with your friends, whānau, and clubbies! You'll also go in the draw to win a $300 Prezzy Card! Ngā mihi wāhine mā!
Sep 27, 2021
IMPORTANT RACE UPDATE: Mauao Ocean Hoe Race 1
The Mauao Ocean Hoe Series Race 1 (Saturday 2 October), hosted by Hoe Aroha Waka Ama, is going ahead. However there are some major changes to the event schedule, race times & strict covid restrictions. Please only attend for your race. Please read the full covid event information and updated pānui. Please ensure these are adhered to for the safety of our waka ama whānau and others.
Sep 24, 2021
September members prize draw
Our prizes this month are donated by Eat Me Supplements and Day Two
Sep 23, 2021
Te Reo Taiohi o Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa | Rangatahi Voice for Waka Ama NZ
We are excited to announce the following Rangatahi as our inaugural Te Reo Taiohi o Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa rōpū! We would like to send a mihi to the regions that connected us with the Rangatahi from within their rohe. Ngā mihi maioha ki a koutou ngā Rangatahi! Thank you for putting forward your name to be a part of Te Reo Taiohi o Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Rangatahi Voice for Waka Ama NZ). On behalf of our Waka Ama NZ Board and CEO Lara Collins, we are excited about the formation of this rōpū and are looking forward to working with you. Stay tuned for more information about each Rangatahi and the awesome kaupapa and kōrero that will come from an amazing group!
Sep 23, 2021
Joern Scherzer - International Va'a Federation Race Rules Committee
We are pleased to congratulate Joern Scherzer (Hoe Tonga Board Chair & PCKC Club Member) on being appointed to the International Va’a Federation Race Rule Committee. Joern has served on the Waka Ama NZ Race Rule Committee for over 10 years and took on the task of reformatting and re-organising the old Waka Ama NZ Race Rules document in 2010. Since then Joern has been involved as a member of the WANZ Race Rules review committee and has a thorough understanding of the race rules and their intent. Joern will be an asset to the IVF Race Rules committee and will provide a structured, fair & balanced overview of any race rule review process undertaken in the future by the IVF. Kia pai tō mahi e Joern!
Sep 22, 2021
Zalene Douglas - International Va'a Federation Bylaws Committee
We are pleased to congratulate Zalene Douglas (Waka Ama NZ Board Chair) on being appointed to the International Va’a Federation Bylaws Committee. We have no doubt Zalene will be a valuable member of this committee with her skills, passion and knowledge. Kia pai tō mahi e Zalene!
