At a regional meeting on 26 June, clubs had an opportunity to discuss the draft proposal for a new Board structure for Hoe Tonga with Lara Collins from Waka Ama New Zealand. Click here to download the minutes with some key questions and answers. For the original proposal, please refer to the post on our website: http://www.hoetonga.co.nz/?p=4976.

Following the regional meeting, a draft constitution was drafted. Click here to download. The draft constitution has now been circulated to clubs to inform further discussion.

Below an overview on how key feedback has been reflected in the draft constitution:

• rules for new Board Structure: see section 10
• election of ‘elected’ Board members: see section 10.5 and section 13.6
• appointment of appointed Board members: see section 10.6
• one club, one vote: see section 13.1
• outline of how the transition would work between current structure and Board structure: see section 21

If paddlers wish to provide feedback, please either contact your respective club or alternatively contact the Hoe Tonga President or Vice-President (see contact page).

Matariki – Great Harbour Challenge Results and Survey

Thank you to all that attended the event, please check out the results and survey link to provide feedback

Please click on the link for the event survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QQN23VG

For any further race enquiries please contact race organisers: hikoikoiwakaama@gmail.com

http://wakaama.co.nz/stories/read/1004009

Kia ora koutou

We have been keeping a close eye on weather all week and are confident now that the race will:

1. a) Definitely go ahead
2. b) Be held at Petone, Hikoikoi Waka ama Club

If for any reason the weather takes a turn for the worst a notice will be posted on facebook teams will be contacted by text Saturday morning by 7am.  If at all uncertain the club organisers can contact Chris Fox, Race Director on mob: 027 651 5379 before 9pm Friday after 7am Saturday.

Our timetable has been amended slightly so please read:  Racing will now begin at 9.30am

Please ensure race fees are paid online preferred – MUST be paid prior to racing: Ngahuru Charitable Trust 03-0584-0295411-02 Ref: Name

Hikoikoi waka ama thanks you for your ongoing support and look forward to another successful Matariki Race.

Attachments area

Preview attachment MATARIKI – Final.pdf

MATARIKI – http://www.wakaama.co.nz/storiesFinal.pdf

In order to achieve the objectives of our region’s strategic plan, a proposal has been developed to change the governance structure of our region. Hoe Tonga invites clubs and paddlers in the region to discuss this proposal let the Hoe Tonga executive know their views.

Click here to download the proposal.

Note that the proposal was formally tabled at the regional meeting on 8 June. At that meeting some initial feedback was received from the clubs present, and the above proposal has been amended slightly to take account of that feedback (eg all clubs continue to have one vote each).

Next steps

29 June: Meeting between regional clubs and Waka Ama NZ CEO Lara Collins will provide an opportunity to discuss the Waka Ama NZ experience with a board structure, and experience in other regions (at Police College, 6.30-8pm)

15 July: Deadline for clubs and paddlers to provide formal feedback by way of submissions

22 July: Revised proposal and a draft constitution provided to clubs and paddlers

Venue:  Hikoikoi Waka Ama

Hikoikoi Reserve

24 Marine Parade , Petone

Date:   Saturday 4 July

Dist,    8 Km ,  12-15km

http://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/1167

Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa (Waka Ama NZ) is proud to introduce the first series of coaching courses for Waka Ama

– Steering Basics: Steerers/Kaihautu role and responsibilities and how to execute the basic steering strokes’

Sunday 5 July.

Waka Ama NZ Coaching Course_Wellington_1 (1)

18 days and counting till Event ONE of the Series.

Cold Kiwi Series 2015 flyer (1)

Support  the Commerford  Family –  Sunday 3rd May  – $20 per paddler