Stories
Sep 8, 2020
Hoe Tonga W6 PADDLA Series 2020 - Race 4 Foxton
Online registrations are now open for this event. Registrations from the previously cancelled Whanganui race have been carried over to this event. Please let your club rep know to update the online entries if your team will not be taking part in this event.
Sep 7, 2020
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals 2021 Update
At this stage, we are currently working on the premise that our 2021 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 2021. 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
Sep 7, 2020
Waka Ama NZ Foundation Coaching Course - Kaiteriteri
Online registrations are now open for our Foundation Coaching Courses - Coaching Paddling Basics and Steering Basics. These will both be delivered by Corrina Gage Sunday 15 November in Kaiteriteri after the Waka Te Tasman race. See your club rep to enter online
Sep 4, 2020
Waikato Awa Race 2020 - Cancelled
The executive discussed options in the event of the cancellation. Unfortunately, we feel the opportunity to hold this event again before the end of the year not possible. We will therefore look towards the 2021 Waikato Awa race and hope the COVID is a thing of the past.
Sep 1, 2020
August members prize draw winners
Congratulations our winners are:
Sep 1, 2020
Rotohoe Series 2 - Waikawau/Otauira - Cancelled
E ngā mana, e ngā reo huri noa i ngā motu nei, tēnā koutou katoa. For a number of reasons, including the uncertainty relating to COVID-19, Ruamata Waka Ama has decided to cancel the final 2020 Rotohoe. Ko te tūmanako ka tau te mauri ki a koutou, otirā ki a tātou i a tātou e hoe ana ki ō tātou tini kāinga, roto, awa, moana huri noa. Nā mātou o Te Komiti
Aug 28, 2020
Hoe Tonga Paddler Series Race 3 Moved
Unfortunately in light of the government restrictions due to Covid 19, it has been decided that the 3rd race scheduled in Whanganui on September 5th will be cancelled. Therefore the next race of the Hoe Tonga Paddler Series will be hosted at the Manawatu Boating Club at Foxton Beach on October 17th. This event is still currently being planned and organised and more information regarding this event will come in due course.
Aug 27, 2020
August members prize draw
Our prizes this month are kindly donated by Aerofast Tiedowns and Ocean Elements. Check out their listings on our Equipment Suppliers page.
Aug 26, 2020
Hauraki Series 2020 - Race 4 Te Puru - NEW DATE
Due to the current COVID-19 Alert Level 2 restrictions, this event has been moved to the 10th of October.
Aug 25, 2020
Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund
Sport New Zealand has this week released the new Tū Manawa Active Aotearoa Fund. The funding is for programmes or projects delivering play, active recreation and sport experiences for tamariki and rangatahi. These may be new or already operating. Click here to find out all about it and how your club can apply.
Aug 14, 2020
Contact Tracing
Kia ora koutou, this is just a reminder for us all that during Alert Level 2 clubs and recreation providers will need a system available that manually records who has visited your club or display a QR code tracer poster at the entrance to your facility
Aug 11, 2020
Tuawaru - Waka Ama NZ Newsletter - Ākuhata
Check out what the Waka Ama NZ world has been doing over the past few months. Our Waka Kōrero newsletter is now online!
Aug 10, 2020
M2M - New Date
Online entries are open for the M2M race - 7th November - The race is limited to 20 entries. First in first serve so get in quick!
Aug 10, 2020
Waka Te Tasman 20th Anniversary 2020
Nau mai haere mai ki te tau ihu o te waka a Maui, Motueka Waka Ama Club welcomes you to the 20th year anniversary of this awesome two-day event. Online entries are open, pānui is now online, and don't forget to order your Waka Te Tasman 20 year Anniversary T-shirt!
Aug 6, 2020
Sport New Zealand Resilience Fund: Phase 2
The Sport NZ Community Resilience fund has been reopened. The fund will be open for applications from 3 August to 4 September 2020 and aims to provide financial support to play, active recreation, or sports organisations who are experiencing financial hardship in the period 1 July to 30 September 2020, as a result of Covid-19.
