Te Awahou Foxton Waka Ama

24/10/2024

Mōrena everyone!

We are paddling again today!

🕟 Today, 25th Oct
📍Boat ramp, Harbour St, Foxton
🚣‍♂️ FIFS - No Bookings required.

Choose from one of four time slots:
- 4.30pm - 5.00pm (U10s)
- 5.00pm - 5.30pm (U18s)
- 5.30pm - 6.00pm (Mixed)
- 6.00pm - 6.30pm (Adults)

It’s a great chance to give waka ama a go and see what it’s all about. Just turn up and paddle!

16/10/2024

Kia ora team!

It’s been a while, but we’re excited to offer FREE whānau waka ama sessions every Friday in October, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.

🕟 Starts this Friday, 18th Oct
📍Boat ramp, Harbour St, Foxton

Choose from one of four time slots:
- 4.30pm - 5.00pm (FULL)
- 5.00pm - 5.30pm (FULL)
- 5.30pm - 6.00pm (FULL)
- 6.00pm - 6.30pm (FULL)

It’s a great chance to give waka ama a go and see what it’s all about. Just turn up and paddle!

26/09/2024

A few snapshots captured from Saturday’s club launch. 📸 Yams Media

22/09/2024

We’re grateful for the support of SORT Save Our River Trust Foxton at our Launch Day on Sunday.

SORT is dedicated to restoring the mauri and flow to Piriharakeke. In our club, we see Waka Ama as a way to reconnect our community with Piriharakeke in a positive way and every paddle stroke as an opportunity to restore the mauri of our precious taonga.

At the launch we had members of SORT and community leaders:

🌱 John Batt - An OG SORT member and significant contributor to Piriharakeke Walkway

🌱 Te Kenehi Teira - SORT member & Trustee Horizons Regional Council

🌱 Pou Sefesi - SORT member and Co-Chair of Te Awahou Waka Ama

🌱 Brendon Ross - Horizons Regional Council - Manawatū Whanganui Harbourmaster

🌱 John Girling - SORT member & Te Awahou Foxton Community Board Chairman

🌱 Justin Tamihana - SORT member & Māori Ward Councillor Horowhenua District Council

We also acknowledge the support and wisdom of Matua Robin Hapi towards Waka Ama. We are very fortunate to have the support and generosity of SORT. Thank you to all those that joined us, paddled, and contributed to our first event 🍃

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE KAUPAPA? Email [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you and explore ways to help

21/09/2024

🍃 LAUNCH DAY 🍃

We began our day with the guidance of Pa Heemi Te Peeti at dawn to prepare for the launch of Te Awahou Waka Ama followed by parakuihi at Matt’s Kitchen.

Our Head Coach, Orohena Brightwell led the event today for approx. 60 attendees. It was a positive day overall for our soft launch with the primary intention being: Connecting the community with Piriharakeke.

Thank you to everyone that came out. This will be the first of many events as we find our feet as a club. Rest assured that we’ve already begun the mahi required to bring Waka Ama to our local kura and we’re currently refining and refining our offerings.

As of today we have had over 70 registrations come through via our website and we know many of you represent an entire whānau looking to paddle.

Ngā mihi nui to Sport Manawatū and SORT Save Our River Trust Foxton for supporting the kaupapa today. We also received support from individual members of our community today contributing to the kai, inu, and resources required to make the day possible!

If you’re thinking of joining us or want to be the first to know about our upcoming events, please register your interest at: teawahouwakaama.nz/register

20/09/2024

Over the last 24 hours we’ve seen a large number of registrations for Te Awahou Waka Ama and lots of positive feedback 😍😍

If you’re available tomorrow, join us to have a paddle on the awa and meet our coach.

NOT AVAILABLE? Kei te pai!
You can still register your expression of interest via our website. You’ll be kept up to date with upcoming events and regattas to build our community and create some space to connect with our awa - Piriharakeke (The Manawatū River Loop at Foxton).

Register here:
teawahouwakaama.nz/register

19/09/2024

Checkout the plan for our Launch Day this Saturday, September 21st.

On the day, you'll be able to meet the team, have a go at paddling and register yourself to join the club.

TO REGISTER NOW:
teawahouwakaama.nz/register

19/09/2024

At Te Awahou Waka Ama, we're very fortunate to be training under the guidance of Orohena Brightwell.

Orohena has 33 years experience in paddling, competing, coaching, and managing in Waka Ama. As the daughter of Matahi Brightwell, founder of modern day waka ama- Orohena has competed in 5 World Sprint Championships and attended 33 NZ National Championships.

Over the past few months, Orohena has been working with our team to build capability and prepare to welcome the community to participate in Waka Ama here within Piriharakeke (The Manawatū River Loop at Foxton).

Join us this Saturday, September 21st to meet the team, test the waters, and have a go at hoe waka.

Te Awahou Foxton Waka Ama is honoured to have Orohena Brightwell leading our training programme. With 33 years of experience in paddling, coaching, managing, and competing in Waka Ama, Orohena brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to our club. As the daughter of Matahi Brightwell, the founder o

19/09/2024

"He Waka Eke Noa"

E te iwi, te hāpori o Te Awahou, he karanga tēnei kia haere mai..
Haere mai, whakapiri mai ki te Whakarewatanga o Te Awahou Waka Ama. He rangi whakawhanaungatanga.

We know many of you have been looking forward to the launch of Waka Ama here in Te Awahou. This Saturday, 21st of September we'll be launching at Piriharakeke (The Manawatū River Loop at Foxton) near the boat ramp.

Come along, meet the team, register your interest in the club, and be one of the first to paddle in the waka. Nau mai, haere mai

E te iwi, te hāpori o Te Awahou, he karanga tēnei kia haere mai..Haere mai, whakapiri mai ki te Whakarewatanga o Te Awahou Waka Ama. He rangi whakawhanaungatanga.Saturday, September 21st 2024The Manawatu River Loop, Boat Ramp (Harbour Street) Piriharakeke te awahou waka ama launch day Ngeri (Chant...