Hoe Tonga Waka Ama

12/06/2026

Tēnā koutou - if you haven’t already, please read through these important updates regarding the structure of Sprint Nationals from 2027 onwards

Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Sprint Nationals - Important Event Updates for 2027 and beyond 👇

Following significant growth in the 2026 Sprint Nationals, a number of important updates will be introduced from 2027 onwards. These changes are designed to strengthen safety, improve event flow and planning, and support the continued growth and long-term development of the Nationals.

For the full pānui with all information: https://wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1006789

02/06/2026

Our region has plenty of events to get involved with in the coming winter months ❄️ anei te reihi tuarua!

Hoe Tonga Winter Paddler Series Race #2 - hosted by Mana Pasifika
🗓 Sunday 21st June
📍 Ngāti Toa Domain, Porirua
➡️ 8-9km short course
⏩ 16-17km long course
🛶 W6, W12
✅ Open, Master, Senior Master, Golden Master divisions
❎ Entries Close: Wednesday 17th Jun 2026 at 11:59pm

https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2458

26/05/2026

Ka nui te mihi ki a koutou Otaki Waka Hoe – what an awesome first event for the club and series!

All race results from this event are now on our website https://hoetonga.co.nz/

21/05/2026

Ōtaki Waka Hoe have teamed up with Hora Te Pai Health Services to offer free health check ups for anyone attending Race #1

Their lovely team of nurses will be set up inside the Kāpiti Boat Club near the registration area 🩺 open to tamariki, pakeke and kaumātua!

21/05/2026

Tēnā koutou - important updates for Race #1 of the Winter Paddler Series taking place this Saturday 23rd May.

If you have any pātai, please email [email protected]

19/05/2026

Entries for the 2026 Long Distance Nationals are now open 🌊 Start your training by participating in the Hoe Tonga Winter Paddler Series before heading to Tāmaki! Get amongst it whānau https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2387

Enter Now!

Entries for the 2026 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals are now open. All event information can be found on the Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ website.

● 7 September Entries close
● 21 September Roster closes

22/04/2026

Introducing our hosts for the first race of the Hoe Tonga Winter Paddler Series - Ōtaki Waka Hoe!!

🗓 Saturday 23 May 2026
Sunday 24 May 2026 (postponement date)
📍 Paraparaumu Beach, Kāpiti
➡️ 8-10km short course
⏩ 18-20km long course
🛶 W1, W2, W3, W4, W6, W12
🛶 OC1 & OC2
✅ Novice, Juniors, Open, Master, Senior Master, Golden Master divisions

Club coordinators can complete team entries using the Waka Ama NZ online portal

Updated race information will be made available here: https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2454

We look forward to seeing you all in front of motu Kāpiti at this exciting opening event 🩵🩷

31/03/2026

The Hoe Tonga Special General Meeting will be held tonight so all regional affiliated clubs can vote on the acceptance of our updated constitution which has been amended to meet the new requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. As you will be aware, this comes into effect on April 5 of this year.

A quorum is needed in order for the SGM to go ahead, so we kindly ask that each club has a representative present. Further details including a hui agenda, zoom link and copy of the updated constitution has been circulated via email to all regional affiliated clubs.

If you would like to attend on behalf of your club, please email us with your name and your clubs' name for the zoom link.
🔗 [email protected]