Stories
Jan 23, 2024
Aotearoa V6 /V12/ V1 Qualifiers for 2024 IVF World Club Sprint Championships
After a week of close and competitive racing at the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro, we are pleased to announce the clubs that have qualified spots in the 2024 IVF World Club Championship that is being held in August in Hilo, Hawai'i.
Jan 22, 2024
Full Race Results | 2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa! See attached the full results from the week. Thank you to our waka ama whānau for another incredible week of kotahitanga and whānaungatanga at Lake Karāpiro! Congratulations to all! 📸 Head to our Facebook page for all event photos
Jan 15, 2024
Livestream and Live Results
Livestream starts 8.30am Monday 15th Jan. ‼️Reminder, event livestream is FREE!!! If you’re not using the link above, you have the wrong one. WANZ will not send friend requests, ask for personal info, or payment details etc. Kia mataara - be vigilant
Jan 14, 2024
Event Sponsor - National Hauora Coalition
National Hauora Coalition is a Māori Healthcare Provider, on a mission to even up the playing field for whānau. Our purpose is to connect whānau with programmes and resources that cater to their hauora needs and aspirations, resulting in better health and social outcomes for everyone. We know that the decisions and actions of today will impact the lives of generations tomorrow. That starts with our rangatahi, NHC has been a proud sponsor of Waka Ama for the past four years, and this year we are excited to sponsor and tautoko the J16 W12 paddlers with prizemoney for the top 3 teams 1st place $500, 2nd place $300 and 3rd place $200.– our future leaders prospering in te Ao Māori and thriving in te Taiao. Mana Whānau, Whānau Ora! #mokopunadecisions
Jan 11, 2024
Managers Booklet & Progressions online!
The Managers Booklet and Progressions for the 2024 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals are online now. Follow the link to check them out.
Jan 10, 2024
Lake Karāpiro Dam Road Closure during Sprint Nationals
Please be aware during the Waka Ama Sprint Nationals the Karāpiro Dam road will be CLOSED during this period. Electronic signs will be in place (for traffic heading South and for traffic heading North), from 8th January. Please pass this message on to your club members, whānau and supporters heading to the event as their travel plans may be affected.
Jan 9, 2024
Waka Ama Sprint Nationals - Lane Draw online!
Please note any changes received today will be in the next draw update. For those clubs with Taitamāhine teams racing in Taitama W12 teams please check if you have any direct clashes. Please contact [email protected] if you have any queries
Jan 7, 2024
Entries are live!
Ngā Tai e Whā o Taranaki Dan Fraser Memorial, Saturday 9th March 2024, at Ngamotu Beach, New Plymouth. Entries are open - contact your club admin! Hosted by Taranaki Outrigger Canoe Club Waka Ama. Event info and pānui online now
Jan 7, 2024
Get your entries in early!
Heads 2 Harbour 21km Ocean Race, Saturday March 9th, 2024. Whakatane to Ohope. Contact your club admin to enter. Hosted by Tarawera Waka Ama Club. Event info and pānui online now
Jan 5, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed intents closing 8 January 2024
A reminder to submit your intent to trial for the Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed Sprint team by Monday 8 January 2024
Jan 4, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite J19 Men intents closing 10 January 2024
Attached is information and an intent form for those tāne who are interested in being considered and trialing for selection in the NZ Elite J19 Men's World Sprint Team
Jan 4, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite Para Mixed intents closing 8 January 2024
Attached is information and an intent form for those who are interested in being considered and trialing for selection in the NZ Elite Para Mixed World Sprint Team
Jan 4, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite Men's Intents Closing 10 January 2024
A reminder to submit your intent to trial for the Aotearoa Elite Men's Sprint team by Wednesday 10 January 2024
Jan 3, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite J19 Women intents closing 10 January
Attached is information and an intent form for those wāhine who are interested in being considered and trialing for selection in the NZ Elite J19 Women's World Sprint Team
Jan 3, 2024
2024 Aotearoa Elite Women intents closing Sunday 7 January 2024
A reminder to submit your intent to trial for the Aotearoa Elite Women's Sprint team by Sunday 7 January 2024
