Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden Boat Association

10/05/2026

There’s something rather special about wooden boats and the stories they carry.

This lovely RNZ article, A Tale of Two Waka, explores the shared heritage of Māori waka and classic wooden boating culture around Lake Rotoiti. It’s a thoughtful look at craftsmanship, lake life, tradition, and the revival of old skills and community connections.

Well worth a read for anyone who appreciates boats with character and history.

Every Waitangi weekend, Māori and Pakehā come together at the popular Lake Rotoiti Wooden and Classic Boat Parade.

08/05/2026

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Reportedly built for Zane Grey in 1929, Malolo lay dormant for 80 years before a $120k restoration, Californian Ford Flathead V8, kauri hull, and period-perfect detail gave her a second life. Now she's searching for her next owner. Click through.
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17/04/2026

Okere Falls Store Coffee Catchups
May 5th 2026
10am
Well summer is definitely fading into autumn so it’s time to renew our regular first Tuesday of the month coffee catchups
CU there

08/02/2026

Check out your boat in last weekend's parade
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Photo credit to Carey Bennett

Explore this photo album by Lake Rotoiti Classic & Wooden boats on Flickr!

04/02/2026

01/02/2026

Another successful sunny working bee @ Wairau Bay.
All ship shape and ready for our Parade weekend events.
A big thanks to all the team for their efforts.

28/01/2026

Working Bee
Wairau Bay
Sunday 1st February 9:30am

Tools for the volunteer crew to bring... W**d eaters, clippers, rakes, shovels. I will again be taking wheel barrows and ride on mower.
Tasks
Trimming vegetation and spreading wood chip etc...
Final tidy up & lawn mow before our parade weekend events.
Bring your picnic lunch if you wish. And don’t forget a drink the weather is looking good.

28/01/2026

CAPTAIN’S BRIEFING Registrations are closed for the Captain’s Briefing as maximum number for venue has been reached.

PARADE DINNER
There are only a few settings left for Parade Dinner Sat 7th Feb register with Racheal.

19/01/2026

Wairau Bay Working Bee
Great team effort to tidy up before parade weekend.