Ka nui te mihi ki a Ōtaki Waka Hoe – what an awesome first event for the club and series. Click here to see all event results.

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