Stories
Aug 12, 2021
Enter now! Development Coaching - Coaching Distance Racing Skills (Tauranga)
Entries are now open for the Development Coaching module 'Coaching Distance Racing Skills' delivered by Corrina Gage. 12.30pm - 3.30pm Saturday 21 August 2021 in TAURANGA! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Aug 11, 2021
WE DID IT 🥳🥳🙌🙌 6,000 affiliated paddlers and climbing!
What an amazing milestone for our sport 💪 Congratulations to the following affiliated paddlers who have each won a $500 voucher thanks to Tai Paddles and Vaikobi
Aug 10, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Paddling Basics (Wellington)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Paddling Basics' delivered by Myka Nuku. 1pm - 4pm Sunday 22 August 2021 in WELLINGTON! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Aug 9, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Steering Basics (Wellington)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Steering Basics' delivered by Myka Nuku. 9am - 12pm Sunday 22 August 2021 in WELLINGTON! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Aug 9, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Waka Ama CBE Safety (Auckland)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Waka Ama CBE Safety' delivered by Ngahuia Mita. 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 21 August 2021 in AUCKLAND! For all information and how to register follow this link!
Aug 4, 2021
6,000 AFFILIATIONS GIVEAWAY! WIN WIN WIN!!
For the first time in the history of Waka Ama NZ, we are on the verge of reaching 6,000 affiliated paddlers in Aotearoa! This is no mean feat and we couldn't have reached this milestone without our regions, clubs, and all of you! Sooooo.... to celebrate we are giving away 3 x $500 vouchers (1 x Tai Paddles, 2 X Vaikobi) and all you have to do is make sure you are affiliated to a Waka Ama NZ club... easy!! Get affiliated e te whānau and get in the draw!
Aug 3, 2021
July members prize draw winner
Our winner is
Aug 2, 2021
Cancelled: Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 3
The Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 3 has been cancelled. The event was planned to be held this weekend Saturday 7 August in Porirua but has been cancelled due to a rāhui. For any further information or enquires please contact [email protected]
Jul 30, 2021
Entries Open: Manukau Kings & Queens of the Ramp W6 Series, Race 2
Entries now open for the Manukau Kings & Queens of the Ramp W6 Series, Race 2. Saturday 14 August 2021. The Ramp, Ian Shaw Park, Mt Wellington, Auckland. Hosted by Manukau Outriggers Canoeing Club Inc. Info and pānui online now. Contact your club admin to enter.
Jul 29, 2021
International Va'a Federation Committee Nominations
The International Va'a Federation is seeking nominations for the following International Va'a Federation Committees
Jul 29, 2021
Marcus Thompson - International Va'a Federation Para Va'a Committee
We are pleased to congratulate Marcus Thompson (Otaki Waka Ama and New Zealand Para Va'a representative) on being appointed to the International Va'a Federation Para Va'a Committee. We have no doubt Marcus will be a valuable member of this committee with his skills, passion and knowledge. Marcus will ensure that the best interests of paddlers with a disability are represented well, kia pai tō mahi e Marcus!
Jul 28, 2021
Balance is Better - Waka Ama
Sport NZ has developed the Balance is Better philosophy to inform and provide a framework that puts the needs of the participant first. The focus of the Balance is Better philosophy is on why rangatahi play sport – to have fun, be challenged, develop and improve, be part of a team or group, and enjoy time with friends! Waka Ama as part of a collective with 14 other National sports is standing together to promote “Balance is Better” in Rangatahi sports participation. Check out our Balance is Better section on our website for more information
Jul 28, 2021
Race Results: Pakuranga Hard n Fast Race 4
Results online now for the Pakuranga Hard n Fast Race 4, Saturday 17 July 2021. Make sure to get your entries in for the Race 5! Entries open now!
Jul 23, 2021
July members prize draw
Our prize this month is kindly donated by Voyager Trailers in Hamilton. Check out their listing and services on our Equipment Suppliers page.
Jul 21, 2021
Enter now! Foundation Coaching - Waka Ama CBE Safety (Waitangi)
Entries are now open for the Foundation Coaching module 'Waka Ama CBE Safety' delivered by Ngahuia Mita. 10.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 7 August 2021 in WAITANGI! For all information and how to register follow this link!
