Patea Waka Ama

16/03/2026

Awesome to see the rangatahi out on the awa preparing for the Waka Ama Secondary School National!

06/01/2026

Awesome paddle on the river today! Thanks to all those who came along.

We are going to have another paddle-
Sunday 11th Jan
4:00pm Juniors
5:00pm Seniors

Again, all welcome!

04/01/2026

Beautiful days for paddling.

Social paddle tomorrow if anyone keen and available!

TUESDAY 6th JANUARY
11:30 Juniors
12:30 Seniors

Bring some water, towel and some spare clothes for some fun and fitness on the awa!

27/12/2025

Be safer out on the water with this course.

Waka Ama Safety | Online Learning Course.

Waka Ama Safety | Online Learning Course
Enrol now! $10pp
https://www.boatingeducation.org.nz/courses/61/waka-ama-safety/

Learn essential waka ama safety knowledge and skills to implement. Focus is on learning about safety equipment, rigging and launching waka, safety practices, rules and regulations, righting waka, communication procedures, conditions, and navigation tools.

We encourage all our waka ama whānau to complete this course; paddler, non-paddler, coach, parent, kaitūao, supporter, teacher, or whānau.

Once you have enrolled and paid, you will be sent login details via email.

22/12/2025

Ka aroha whanau, we were planning to get out on the awa but until further notice, it isn't safe.
The rain last week has caused sewerage problems and the water is paru.
Our water quality is being tested today and we will know more on Thursday.
As soon as we get the all clear we will post and get out there as much as we can over the summer.

18/12/2025

‼️ Contaminated Water Warning in place at the waka area‼️

WAKA AMA CLUB DAY POSTPONED

We will run some social paddles once the safety notice has been lifted.

30/10/2025

PĀTEA WAKA AMA CLUB DAY

Patea Waka Ama Club is having a club day on Sunday! Come and see what waka ama is all about.

Bring a team, or join one! Come for an intro paddle or a 250m dash race!

🚣‍♂️ Waka ama / Outrigger canoeing
📅 Sunday 2 November 2025
🕙 10:00-12:00
📍 Pātea River – York Street, Pātea

All ages welcome – bring your enthusiasm, water bottle, and a towel. We’ll provide the gears.

💬 Spread the word and tag a mate who should come too!
waka Ama

18/10/2025

Unfortunately, bad weather has led to postponing today’s Club Day! The weather is hard to plan around here in South Taranaki but it will be more stable as we move torward summer.

Next open event is for Sunday 2 November 10am.

Get in contact if you want afternoon team sessions before then!

14/10/2025

PĀTEA WAKA AMA CLUB DAY

Missed our Waka Ama Muster during the school holidays? No worries!
We have a 2nd chance to come down, give it a go, and see what waka ama is all about!

🚣‍♂️ Waka ama / Outrigger canoeing
📅 Sunday 19 October
🕙 10:00-12:00
📍 Pātea River – York Street, Pātea

The weather may have delayed us, but we’re back and ready to go!
All ages welcome – bring your enthusiasm, water bottle, and a towel. We’ll provide the gears.

💬 Spread the word and tag a mate who should come too!

28/09/2025

What a day out on the Pātea Awa! 🙌🌊🚣‍♂️

Huge thanks to everyone who came down for today’s Muster Day – from Midgets to Masters, it was incredible to see all age groups getting involved!

With 30+ new registrations, we’re excited to welcome so many new faces to the club. Big shoutout to our amazing steerers and coaches for sharing their time and skill – we couldn’t do it without you.

Massive mihi to Tama Pokai for blessing our new gifted W2, named Te Koha. Thanks to Teremoana Tangaroa for this beautiful tāonga.

It’s shaping up to be a great season. Stay tuned – more club info and updates coming soon! 💪

11/09/2025

🌊 PATEA WAKA AMA CLUB – MUSTER 🌊

Calling all paddlers and supporters!
Whether you’re seasoned on the water or keen to give it a go – come along and join the Patea Waka Ama Club!

🛶 Waka Ama / Outrigger Canoeing
📅 Sunday, 28 September
🕚 11:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Patea River. York St, Patea.

Open to all ages – paddlers & support crew welcome!
Whether you are looking for social paddling or short distance racing! Come and build a team or if you have people already in mind, come as a crew!

🌭 Free sausage sizzle!
Bring your friends, bring your whānau – enjoy a day by the water!

Let’s get back on the water – Mauri ora!