Dunedin Dragon Boat Team - Ōtepoti Dragons

🚫 Paddle Pop Cancelled – High Winds Incoming 🚫

Kia ora team!
Tomorrow’s Paddle Pop (26 July) is cancelled due to the expected high winds. Your safety always comes first.

But don’t pack away the enthusiasm — we’re postponed to 9 August and we can’t wait to see you then. Stay keen, stay eager, and keep that paddling spirit alive.

See you next time, legends 💙💛

🌊🔥 We Play Hard. Paddle Hard. Party Hard.

We’re the crew that turns heads, brings the good vibes, and shows up with a style all our own. If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be part of a team that laughs loud, paddles strong, and celebrates every win together — this Sunday is your moment.

The Paddle Pop Welcome Event on the 26th is your chance to jump in, meet the crew, and be part of something genuinely fun. No experience needed — just bring your energy and let’s make some memories on the water.

Come through, join the action, and feel the buzz of our dragon boat whānau.
See you Sunday! 💙🔥

Wondering what to wear? Wonder no more!!

❌ jeans
❌ hoodies

Best to layer up so that you can peel the layers off if you get too hot 🌤️

This time of year in our dragon boat community, is a beautiful cue to lean into a new season, welcome new paddlers, and carry our shared energy into the waters once again. Every season brings new faces, new strengths, and new stories — and we’re here for all of it!

To all our PŌI Family, Mānawatia a Matariki!! 💚🐲💚

Let’s step into this next chapter with pride and purpose, happiness and harmony, collaboration and calm 😊

Te māhtahi ō te tau, te kohinga whetu i te rangi Manawatia a Mātariki ehoa ma. 🖤♥️🤍

Remembering those who are now stars above us, and thinking of new starts for the new year.
Mātariki greetings to you all 🖤♥️🤍

✨ FUNDRAISER GRATITUDE POST! ✨

What an absolutely fantastic night — laughs, friendly chaos, full houses, and a community that showed up in force! We’re still buzzing, and it’s all thanks to the incredible people and organisations who helped make our BINGO night such a success.

A massive shout‑out to:

• Two Fat Ladies Bingo,for bringing the fun, the flair, and the energy 💞
• Green Island Rugby Roomsfor hosting us with warmth and support 💛💚
• The Masters team — your generous donations made our prize table shine 🎁
• The Good Earth Cafe ☕️
• The Escape Room 📍
• Ocho Chocolates 🍫
• TRENDS 👗
• Hot Yoga Dunedin 🧘
• Ashley Drummy – In The Flour Garden 🧁🍰

And of course… to every single supporter who came along, played BINGO, cheered, laughed, and helped create such a vibrant night — THANK YOU. Your energy and kindness mean the world to us.

A fun night was had by all, and we’re absolutely thrilled with the result. Thanks for helping us get to the PanPacs — we couldn’t do it without this incredible community behind us. 💙🐉

How many bingo calls do you know?!

I’ll start you off….

“One little duck” - 2
Don’t forget to “quack quack!” 🦆

Comment your favourite bingo call below 👇

We hope to pack out the Green Island Rugby Rooms from 6pm 1st July (this Wednesday) 🗓️

First number called at 7pm 📣

💲20 per person, cash only.

🪎 heaps of amazing raffle prizes to be won