Stories
Sep 22, 2021
CANCELLED: George Pomana Memorial Regatta
The GPMR scheduled for Sunday 10 October has been cancelled. All entries are voided, please contact your club admin regarding any fees you may have paid. The event will return in 2022!
Sep 21, 2021
TPOTI AGM NOTICE
Notice to re-run the 2021 TPOTI AGM as circulated 18 September 2021
Sep 21, 2021
Templates - Pānui & Entry Set Up
Need help with writing your pānui and your entry set up for your waka ama event?! Then check out our latest templates to help you! Great way to provide clear information to whānau for your event.
Sep 20, 2021
Waka Ama Kupu - Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori!
Ānei ngā kupu e pā ana ki waka ama! We hope you learnt some new kupu last week to use when paddling. Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori!
Sep 20, 2021
WANZ Event Sanctioning Update
This pānui is to provide an update on the Waka Ama NZ event sanctioning process. As we evolve and the environment changes, we too must update and improve our processes. The updates and amendments to the Waka Ama NZ sanctioning process are effective as of Friday 1 October 2021. Click this story to read the full pānui.
Sep 17, 2021
New 2021-2022 season begins 1 October 2021
As of the 1st October, the new 2021-2022 affiliation season will begin. We are looking forward to an exciting season and preparing for our 33rd Annual Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro in January 2022. Remember all club members will need to renew their affiliation from the 1st of October for the 2021-2022 season, see your Club Rep for details. Any queries please contact [email protected] for assistance.
Sep 15, 2021
CANCELLED: WOCC The Bridges Harbour Race
"It is with regret that we at Waitakere OCC must advise we are cancelling the Bridges Race on Saturday 9 October 2021. This was a signature event for our 30th year as a waka ama club but we have to recognise these are uncertain times due to Covid. We do intend to reschedule just as soon as we are able".
Sep 15, 2021
Sprint Nationals Vendor Application Form 16th-22nd January 2022
Come and celebrate our 33rd annual National Sprint Championships at Lake Karapiro with your products or services. Retail and promotional vendor applications are now available so complete the application attached and we will get back to you with confirmation and further information. Food vendors please contact [email protected] for more information.
Sep 14, 2021
CANCELLED: Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Champs
The Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui Secondary School Sprint Champs scheduled for 29th October 2021 has been cancelled due to covid restrictions and uncertainty. The event will return in 2022.
Sep 14, 2021
CANCELLED: Aces Race 2021
Aces Race committee have made a collective decision, it is with an abundance of caution that we cancel the ‘Aces Race event’ on Saturday 16 October 2021 from Panmure Wharf to Birkenhead wharf. We were looking forward to hosting this amazing event in honour of Ace Cuthers with all our Waka Ama community in Aotearoa but due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid pandemic here in Auckland and the rest of New Zealand the Health and well-being of all paddlers and whanau is paramount. The event will return in 2022.
Sep 9, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Paddling Basics (Online Zoom)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Paddling Basics' delivered by Corrina Gage. 9am - 12pm Sunday 19 September 2021 via ONLINE ZOOM! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Sep 9, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - How to Coach (Online Zoom)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'How to Coach' delivered by Corrina Gage. 9am - 12pm Saturday 18 September 2021 via ONLINE ZOOM! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Sep 9, 2021
Club COVID-19 Level 2 Protocol Example
Ngā mihi to our whānau from Te Toki Voyaging Trust who have kindly shared with us their COVID-19 Level protocols in place at their club for trainings. This is a great example that will give your club a good idea of the measures that need to be taken. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Sep 7, 2021
CANCELLED: Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 4
Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 4 scheduled for 25 September 2021 is CANCELLED due to covid uncertainty. All entries are voided. Any further queries regarding the event, please contact [email protected]
Sep 7, 2021
CANCELLED: Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast - Race 6
Pakuranga OCC Hard n Fast Winter Blast Race 6 scheduled for 25 September 2021 is CANCELLED. Unfortunately that brings the series to an end for 2021. Well done to all paddlers who participated and all volunteers who helped with the series.
