Foxton Loop is our venue for the second race in the series. Its exciting to be bringing the race back to Foxton this year after a successful one last year.
Entries close this Saturday 3rd July, so get in touch with your club representative to make sure your team does not miss out. All information for this race can be found here.
We look forward to hosting you all on Saturday July 10th 2021 at the Foxton Boating Club.
Our Paddler Series Race 2 is still scheduled to go ahead on Saturday 10th July in Foxton but we need some help!
If you would like to be involved on the day please get in touch with us through email hoetonga@gmail.com or give Megan Qaranivalu a call on 0221657649.
Wellington region will be at Alert Level 2 from 6pm on Wednesday 23 June until 11:59pm on Sunday 27 June.
Due to the Wellington region moving into Covid-19 Alert Level 2 from 6pm Wednesday 23 June to Sunday 27 June 11:59pm. The Tai Tonga 41 – Ngā Mata o Te Ariki Tāwhirimātea marathon will not go ahead this Saturday 26 June. We do however anticipate rescheduling to August 21, 2021. Pending sanctioning approval. Notice will be posted as per-usual.
Those clubs who have already paid fees to Tai Tonga 41 OCC please email taitonga41marathon@gmail.com to advise us on whether or not you would like your fees to be held for the new date or a refund be made. Bank details are needed for refund please
We would like to acknowledge the efficiency and interest of all the entries we received.
Stay safe, be vigilant, be kind, track and trace always!
Nga Mihi, Tai Tonga 41 OCC Executives
We are holding another meeting on Tuesday 15th June and are keen to have members of the Foxton community come along to it-especially if you are interested in being involved on a committee level.
Some of the key positions that Foxton Waka Ama Club are needing are people with the experience and skills in:
If you would like to be part of a new Waka Ama Club in the Foxton community then please come along to our next meeting held at the Foxton Rugby Club at 7.30pm. We look forward to connecting with you.
WANZ Foundation Coaching – Steering BasicsSteerers/Kaihautu role and responsibilities and how to execute the basic steering strokes
Venue: Nuku Ora, Level 1, 223 Thorndon Quay Thorndon, Wellington
Date: Sun 27th Jun 2021
Distance: Coaching Course
Host: Waka Ama NZ
Delivered by: Myka Nuku
Need to bring: BYO lunch – coffee and tea provided.
Cost:$30 (affiliated member of Waka Ama NZ)$60 (non-affiliated)
Registration: WANZ online via your club rep or for non-affiliated paddlers please email admin@wakaama.co.nz to register. Please note online entries will close earlier if the quota 30 per course is reached. A minimum of 10 registrations will be required to run the course.
ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY 24 JUNE 9.00pm
Online Entries:
Contact DetailsName: Waka Ama NZEmail: admin@wakaama.co.nz
Waka Ama New Zealand are excited to see this initiative commence. By establishing this group we are able to start to build a pathway for more youth to be involved in the organisation of our sport.
Some of these rangatahi will go on to be the leaders in our sport in the future and the more they understand the inner workings of the organisation of Waka Ama, the greater leaders they will become.
It will also provide some of our talented Rangatahi leaders with pathways that develop their skills and enhance their CV’s.
If you are interested in being a rangatahi voice for Waka Ama NZ and contributing to the future of waka ama then this is for you! 
For more information and eligibility please read the following document Te Reo Taiohi o Nga Kaihoe o Aotearora-Terms of Reference
If you would like to apply please get in touch with us for an application form and process details.
New Wave Monitoring Buoy – Hutt Motorway
For all our Wellington Harbour Paddlers please take note:
Please be advised that a wave monitoring buoy is going to be deployed approximately 100m off the coast along the Hutt Motorway.(attached is an image indicating it’s approximate location).
There will be 3 buoys linked ~4m apart, the main buoy being yellow in colour and lit at night (8 flashes every 20 seconds). Deployment date is expected to be sometime this week, and it may remain in place for up to 5 months.
Please navigate with caution in this area and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Alex Paterson
Harbour Ranger / HarboursGreater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Race results from Race 1 of our Paddler Series down at Ngati Toa Domain are out now! Well done to all our participants from across the region that completed the race, it was a fantastic day. We would also like to thank Hawaikinui Tuarua Waka Ama Club for being great hosts and putting together a great race.
Don’t forget to get your entries in for Race of the Series, held at Ngati Toa Domain, on Saturday 29 May.
For event information, please go to https://hoetonga.wordpress.com/2021/03/23/hoe-tonga-paddler-series-2021/
Venue: Evans Bay, Wellington Harbour
Date: Sat 26th Jun 2021
Distance: 8km & 15km
Host: Tai Tonga 41 Outrigger Canoe Club
In the world of Māori, Tāwhirimātea is known as the god of wind and weather. At the time when the world was in darkness, the children of Ranginui the sky father and Papatūānuku earth mother, decided to separate their parents. When this was done, Tāwhirimātea was so angry and devastated he went to live with his father, and in his sadness he plucked out and crushed his eyes, throwing them to the sky to spread all over his fathers chest and becoming Matariki. The name Matariki is short for Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea. The eyes of the god Tāwhirimātea.
The theme of this event Ngā Mata o te Ariki Tāwhirimātea not only acknowledges the significance and challenges Tāwhirimātea sometimes gifts to waka ama paddlers and other water enthusiasts. This event also marks rakaunui (full moon), the end of one year and beginning of another. A time for remembering those who have passed over the last year and releasing their spirits, and a time to celebrate a bountiful future with friends and the communities of waka ama all around the world during these still unprecedented times.
After a few years break, Tai Tonga 41° Outrigger Canoe Club has returned to celebrate its first year of revival. They are looking forward to celebrating this milestone with other waka ama clubs, local kayak and canoe clubs with a 15km and 8km course designed to stimulate steerers as crews navigate from point to point in a star-like formation (weather dependent). Alternatively the course will follow the landmass around Evansbay. Paddlers are also able to do more than one or two races for even more challenge. We invite everyone to stay for prize giving, spot prizes, fiafia, hakari, waiata, share alofa and abundant stories.
Events:
W1, W2, W6, W12
Divisions:
Junior (J16 & J19) & Senior (20years+)
Categories:
Men, Women, Mixed
Fees:
8km ($15 per person) & 15km ($20 per person)
Individuals may compete in more than 2 races and pay only a maximum of $35
Please note the online system is not able to adjust the discount for paddlers entering more than 2 races.
Clubs will need to ensure no more than a maximum of $35 is paid for any individual.
To support our COVID tracing efforts, all entries are to be registered online by your club rep. Clubs are to make one direct bank payment for all registrations. Bank details are shown in the members area on registration.
Tai Tonga 41 Outrigging Canoe Club 38-9011-0013609-02
Please ensure teams arrive and register on time with completed waiver forms
We will not accept late registrations
Online Entries:
Contact DetailsName: Tai Tonga 41 Outrigger Canoe ClubEmail: taitonga41marathon@gmail.com
Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association 