Dunedin Dragon Boat Team - Ōtepoti Dragons

20/09/2026

19/09/2026

Hey hey! Make sure you’re tuning into to our page after 5pm today where we will draw our firewood WINNER!!

Please make sure you have paid for your tickets today if you haven’t done so already 💸💸💸

Tell your friends, this is going to be fun!! 🤩

15/09/2026

Training weekend with our dragon boat Whanau

15/09/2026

🔥🚣‍♀️ Weekend well spent with our Aoraki Dragon Boat whānau! 🚣‍♂️🔥

What an awesome few days of training — every session pushed us, taught us, and left us buzzing. Paddling with different clubs and learning from a range of coaches was hugely valuable, and we’ve all come home with fresh skills to work on.

Back on the water, we can already feel the difference.
Massive thanks to Aoraki Dragons and all the facilitators, coaches, and mentors who made it such a wonderful weekend. We’re grateful and fired up for what’s next! ❤️🐉
Awesome photos from Dave Hart Photography

15/09/2026

Kia Ora Whanau!

With less than a week to go before we draw out firewood winners, it’s time to check in and see if you’ve bought your tickets 🎟️

$5 each 🔥
$20 for 5 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Your support would make a difference in such a big way in getting our Masters Crew, Nga Ringa Toa, over the ditch to compete at the PanPacific Masters Games 💸💸💸

LIVE draw on Sunday afternoon after our training - make sure you tune in 🎥

All the deets below 👇 but do sing out for any pātai ❓❓❓

HUGE thanks to everyone that has supported us to far 🥰

🔥 FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER 🔥

Two chances to win 4m³ of firewood, delivered anywhere in the wider Dunedin area.

Apparently it’s spring but we’re still feeling the cold🥶 here’s your chance to stock up on your firewood while supporting our incredible masters crew, Ngā Ringa Toa.

Ngā Ringa Toa are gearing up to compete at the PanPac Masters Games on the Gold Coast, November 2026, and every ticket sold helps get our paddlers there ✈️☀️

🎟 Tickets:
$5 each or 5 for $20
Limited to 800 tickets
Two winners drawn — double the chance to take home a load!

💰 Bank Transfer Details:
Paddle Ōtepoti Incorporated
12-3150-0325672-50
Ref: your name + the paddler you know

Let’s rally behind Ngā Ringa Toa, spread the word, and fire up this fundraiser. Your support keeps our crew moving forward — and keeps Dunedin homes warm. ❤️🔥

04/09/2026

Roll up, roll up - the tickets are selling FAST!! 🏃‍♀️

Don’t have a fire? I bet you know someone who does 😉 what an amazing gift that would be 🎁🔥

Comment below, tag your fireplace-friends and let’s get our girls to Panpacs ✈️

🔥 FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER 🔥

Two chances to win 4m³ of firewood, delivered anywhere in the wider Dunedin area.

Apparently it’s spring but we’re still feeling the cold🥶 here’s your chance to stock up on your firewood while supporting our incredible masters crew, Ngā Ringa Toa.

Ngā Ringa Toa are gearing up to compete at the PanPac Masters Games on the Gold Coast, November 2026, and every ticket sold helps get our paddlers there ✈️☀️

🎟 Tickets:
$5 each or 5 for $20
Limited to 800 tickets
Two winners drawn — double the chance to take home a load!

💰 Bank Transfer Details:
Paddle Ōtepoti Incorporated
12-3150-0325672-50
Ref: your name + the paddler you know

Let’s rally behind Ngā Ringa Toa, spread the word, and fire up this fundraiser. Your support keeps our crew moving forward — and keeps Dunedin homes warm. ❤️🔥

02/09/2026

🔥 FIREWOOD FUNDRAISER 🔥

Two chances to win 4m³ of firewood, delivered anywhere in the wider Dunedin area.

Apparently it’s spring but we’re still feeling the cold🥶 here’s your chance to stock up on your firewood while supporting our incredible masters crew, Ngā Ringa Toa.

Ngā Ringa Toa are gearing up to compete at the PanPac Masters Games on the Gold Coast, November 2026, and every ticket sold helps get our paddlers there ✈️☀️

🎟 Tickets:
$5 each or 5 for $20
Limited to 800 tickets
Two winners drawn — double the chance to take home a load!

💰 Bank Transfer Details:
Paddle Ōtepoti Incorporated
12-3150-0325672-50
Ref: your name + the paddler you know

Let’s rally behind Ngā Ringa Toa, spread the word, and fire up this fundraiser. Your support keeps our crew moving forward — and keeps Dunedin homes warm. ❤️🔥

19/08/2026

🐉 PŌI Registrations Open!

We’re recruiting women paddlers for the 2026/2027 dragon boat season starting 1 Sept.

If you’re active, motivated, and keen to train hard with a supportive crew — we want you 🫵

📅 Training
Tue 5:30pm • Thu 5:30pm • Sun 4:00pm
45 Magnet Street

Ready to join? 🙌 Message us to register your interest. Or send an email to [email protected] for a registration link 🔗

10/08/2026

Nothing beats the feeling of welcoming new folks into our boat. To those that braved the cold, wet Dunedin morning - you are all legends!