Parihaka Waka Ama

24/03/2026

Social Club Night Cancelled tonight.
Not only is the tide super low but it will be pouring with rain.
Not pleasant or safe.

But if you are keen we have a PSC constitution meeting at 4pm at the cruising club.

Heads up Te Tai Tokerau 🌧️ Metservice has issued a red heavy rain warning from 4pm this afternoon with up to 320mm expected, plus strong winds and big waves.

Stay safe, get prepared and avoid travel where possible x

11/03/2026

It is cold, rainy and windy tonight.
A good night to stay warm and dry.
Club night cancelled tonight.
See you next week.

17/01/2026

Freshwater weeds and pests like the clam or didymo can choke our country’s lakes, rivers, and streams. If you’re moving between waterways, here's how to check, clean, and dry your boat and gear so they don’t hitch a ride with you.

13/01/2026

Wishing all our paddlers good vibes and an awesome paddle at Waka Ama Sprint Nationals at Lake Karāpiro! We are cheering for you! We know all the mahi and effort it takes to compete in these events and in our eyes you are all champions!

For whaanau who want to watch the action see the links below.

Watch live the biggest Waka Ama event in Aotearoa!

The 2026 Waka Ama Sprint Nationals is is available to stream for free exclusively on MĀORI+, Whakaata Māori and the MĀORI+ YouTube channel.

You can catch all the action live via this link https://www.maoriplus.co.nz/show/waka-ama-sprint-nationals-2025

12/11/2025

Reminder AGM tonight Thursday 13th November 6.30 at the Cruising Club for all paid members.
See you there!

Send a message to learn more

04/11/2025

The Tai Tokerau Regional Sprint Trials are on Saturday the 15th November at Lake Ngatu.
Not only is it how to qualify for a spot competing at Nationals, but taking part is a great way to track your progress and have a timed run in a W1.
Email the club or message Ana or Daniela if you are keen to be entered.
You need to be a verified member of WANZ to enter so remember to pay your club membership fees.
Entries close this Friday - so get onto it fast!

This is an annual event and is intended to provide competitive W1 paddlers an opportunity to race in their 2026 division and qualify to represent Tai Tokerau at the 2026 National Sprint Championships. 

03/11/2025

Check out our latest Newsletter.
Proud of all the mahi that goes on at Parihaka from the epic paddling to everything in the background making things happen. Congrats to all our awards recipients and our paddlers who competed in Brazil IVF Va'a World Distance Championships 2025
Thanks Jaki for putting the newsletter together

30/09/2025

Mīharo
It has been wonderful to see so many teams out on the water training for the sprint season.
For members not in sprint teams or wanting a social paddle Wednesday Club Nights are back on - Meet at 5pm to load waka, on the water by 5.20.
This is for current (or past and returning members) we are not taking new beginners at this point in time.
Please RSVP on the social club chat messenger group.
Ngā mihi.

25/09/2025

Reminder: PWA Awards night: Friday October 3 at The Cruising club, 6pm. Please RSVP to Christina 02102274175.

14/09/2025

20/08/2025

Congratulations to our NZ Senior Master Women winning Gold at the Long Brazil IVF Va'a World Distance Championships 2025 with our club members Ngaire Rae Pehi and Rachael Francis. So proud of you both.