Stories
Dec 5, 2019
AROCA Regionals: UPDATED Schedule, Lane Draw, progression chart and lane layout online now!
Changes have been made to schedule and lane draw. If you have any paddlers unable to race this will have to be confirmed at race admin at the event. No late entries will be accepted. Lane layout includes colours of flags so you can let you teams know. Straight races will be half lanes.
Dec 5, 2019
November prize draw winners
Congratulations, our winners are:
Dec 5, 2019
Hoe Tonga Regionals Wrap-Up and Results
After a long two weekends Hoe Tonga Waka Ama Regionals Sprint Championships wrap up for another year at Henley Lake. Big thank you to all the volunteers and Wairarapa Waka Ama Canoe Club for hosting the event again. Thank you to all the clubs who assisted in the delivery of the event in some shape or form.
Dec 4, 2019
AROCA Regional Sprint Championships 2019: Schedule, Lane Draw and Event info online now!
Contact [email protected] for any edits or questions. Key details: Late entries are now closed. Turns races for non Premier grades will be reduced to one turn due to time constraints. All crews will be briefed at the start of racing. Invoices will be sent to all clubs for payment.
Dec 4, 2019
TPOTI Regional Sprint Championships 2019: Schedule, Lane Draw and Event info online now!!
Contact [email protected] for more information or changes
Dec 3, 2019
Group accommodation available for Nationals 2020
If you are still looking for accommodation options for Nationals, there has been a cancellation at a local accommodation provider. The facilities can cater from 40-60+ people and have powered campsites as well as rooms. Website: https://www.9karapiroroad.co.nz/
Dec 2, 2019
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa - Waka Ama Co-ordinator Vacancy
Are you an experienced Co-ordinator that would be excited about working within a diverse Tertiary environment? The successful candidate will have great communication skills as they will be required to liaise with the programme kaiako. They will also be responsible for ensuring that all relevant resources needed to run this programme are organised and readily available.
Dec 1, 2019
AROCA Regionas DRAFT Schedule available to download
DRAFT schedule is added to the event page and will be sent directly to clubs. This is subject to change but gives an indication of race times. If there are queries please email [email protected] before Wednesday. Final schedule will be loaded after that time and available for all clubs at the event admin. (2 per club)
Dec 1, 2019
World Sprint Intents 2020
With the huge influx of intents that arrived on Saturday, it will take a few days to process them.
Dec 1, 2019
AROCA Regionals 2019 Panui 2 available to download
Volunteer schedule is confirmed for all clubs. Note a new weigh in time and day is available. Friday 3.30 - 6.30. There is a water station on site so recommend all paddlers bring drink bottles to fill rather than plastic water bottles.
Nov 29, 2019
November members prize draw
Thanks to our equipment suppliers who have supplied our prizes for the October draw, Beastwear and Kayak HQ. Check out their other products on our Equipment Suppliers page.
Nov 29, 2019
EXTENDED: Waka Ama New Zealand Appointed Board Member Applications extended till Friday 6th December
Applications for a Waka Ama NZ Appointed Board Member position are now open
Nov 26, 2019
Reminder : 2020 World Sprints Intents close 30th November
Please remember that the intent process for the world Sprints closes on Saturday 30th November.
Nov 22, 2019
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Waka Te Tasman 2019: Photos and Thanks
Thank you to all who travelled to Kaiteretere which for those from the south was no easy feat given the road closures along the way. Ngā mihi nui to our club members who helped with the event, especially Stefan, Denise, Roni, Dave, Birgit, Eri, Remko, Koro Tom, Amiria and Whetū (WANZ) who were there both days giving it heaps. Thanks to our sponsors Kaiteriteri recreation Reserve Board, Wakatū Inc, Waka Abel Tasman, Abel Tasman Eco tours, NMIT, Ian Trafford photos, TDC Harbour Master and Maritime NZ for the spot prizes. Congrats to the new club from Mangawhai taking the club trophy this year. Watch this space as next year is our 20th anniversary for this event so we might mix it up a bit.
