Manawa Dragons

06/10/2026

This season, Manawa Dragons are not just turning up to paddle. They are turning up with purpose.

Every paddler brings something different to Manawa.

Our goal is to keep improving individually while learning to work as one crew.💪

Michele Cranefield SandiiLance OBrien Louise Stowell Sueze Morris Gary Haberfield Keith Bennett Emma Lloyd Christine Cahalane Kelli Pike Ami Louise

05/10/2026

What a stunning evening to kick off our first Monday night train of the season 💙💚

Beautiful conditions meant we got stuck in to building strength, sharpening our timing and finding our rhythm together.

Nice work Manawa Dragons 💪



Gary Haberfield Kelli Pike Ami Louise Emma Lloyd Michele Cranefield SandiiLance OBrien Louise Stowell Sueze Morris Caron Sulley Christine Cahalane Keith Bennett

04/10/2026

Fantastic news 💪💪

IDBF introduces the Senior D Class for athletes aged 70+, honouring lifelong paddlers and strengthening Dragon Boat’s sport‑for‑life pathway while advancing youth development and future growth.

04/10/2026

There’s something pretty special about watching our club grow.

New faces, fresh energy, new friendships and plenty of laughs along the way.

Every new paddler brings something of their own to our crew, and together we become stronger.

We can’t wait to share the season ahead with Ami Louise and Jo P**i who we welcomed to the Manawa Dragons whanau today💙💚

Send a message to learn more

04/10/2026

After what feels like forever, some of the Manawa Dragons whānau and our new dragons were on the water today.

The 2026/27 season is here and we are ready.

There are new challenges, goals, friendships and plenty of memories waiting for us this season.

We’re ready to grow together, achieve together, and have fun together.

One Heart. One Beat.

03/10/2026

Heading to Bunnings Te Rapa … pop by and grab 1 or 2 delicious sausages from the team 👌👌

We are back at Bunnings Te Rapa from 9am until 4pm today preparing your favourite BBQ treats for you 😄😍

Come on down, grab yourselves a sausage or two and help us to support projects in your community!

02/10/2026

CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER AND
HELP US GET TO TWIZEL …

Manawa Dragons are holding a Car Boot Sale and we want YOU to be part of it.

Saturday 28 November
8:30am–12:30pm
Classic Cars Museum, Hamilton

Got a boot full of treasures?
A garage that needs a good clear-out?
Pre-loved goodies looking for a new home?

Grab your space now. Seller spaces just $20

All proceeds help Manawa Dragons get to Twizel 2027 Nationals 💙💚

Email to book your space: [email protected]

02/10/2026

Curious about dragon boating but never actually been in a dragon boat? Perfect.

✅ You don’t need experience
✅ You don’t need your own gear
✅ You don’t need to be super-fit

Just bring yourself, a friend, workmate, neighbour and we will take care of the rest.

DM us to register …


Manawa Dragons

01/10/2026

We’re ready for you October!
And hopefully some more settled weather.

Bring a friend, whānau member or workmate along and discover the strength, fun and connection of paddling together 💙💚



Manawa Dragons