25/05/2026
Kia Ora Mātua (parents), please get your rangatahi to fill in form. We would appreciate it, ngā mihi.
Youth Waka Ama - Feedback
Please fill in this form to support us with the reporting for some of the funding we receive. Without this fundin we wouldnt be able to run the kaupapa the way we do. :)
14/05/2026
Kia Ora koutou
If your kura or organisation are wanting to book waka from Tākina Waka Ama located at Hans Bay, Lake Kaniere.
Please complete form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0mq65YLgYFWyc9lyEKLjd1fOLgQz0SMUW0hiEfqWIG2VT-g/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107486984207825209622
And send message or email when completed:
[email protected]
Ngā mihi
Tākina Waka Ama – Te Tai o Poutini
School/organisation Waka Ama Enquiry Kia ora and welcome to Tākina Waka Ama – Te Tai Poutini. We are based at Hans Bay, Kaniere Lake, and are excited to welcome your tamariki, rangatahi and helpers who are interested in learning waka ama in a safe, supportive, and whānau-focused environment. Ple...
07/04/2026
No Wednesday waka ama due to school holidays.
Will see how we go next week with numbers and steerers. Ngā mihi
04/04/2026
Club day cancelled due to speed boat racing, enjoy your Easter Holidays 🙌
27/03/2026
Waka ama club day cancelled due to forecast of weather.! See y’all next week Saturday 3-5pm
18/03/2026
Te Hoe o Te Rā nei i roto i te kohu.
Blessed 😇 to be out - kei runga i te wai o Kaniere.
18/03/2026
Wednesdays from 3.30pm to 5.00pm are days that support rangatahi YR7 - YR13 to learn and grow waka ama on Te Tai Poutini, based at Lake Kaniere in Hokitika if your tamariki are keen to try waka ama, fill in an enquiry form and someone from the club will make contact.
https://forms.gle/J2k9MHK7f9WjNVkp7
Alternatively, if you’re free on Saturdays for our club days from 3-5pm to give waka ama a go. Nau mai haere mai and register.
https://forms.gle/kwProGxounYM1x7ZA
Enquiries are welcome to [email protected]
Tākina Waka Ama – Te Tai o Poutini Youth Waka Ama Enquiry
Kia ora and welcome to Tākina Waka Ama – Te Tai Poutini. We are based at Hans Bay, Kaniere Lake, and welcome tamariki and rangatahi Yr 7 - Yr 13 who are interested in learning waka ama in a safe, supportive, and whānau-focused environment. Please complete this enquiry form and a club representat...
18/03/2026
Wild Foods 2026 Fundraiser to help with funds towards a new waka. Ngā mihi to all that supported and enjoyed their hāngi, it was a beautiful day ☺️.
25/02/2026
Today we hosted Lake Brunner School students, kaimahi and whānau and what a beautiful day to be on Lake Kaniere.
Followed by our sessions for rangatahi in the Hokitika area (St Mary’s and Westland High School) if you have tamariki yr 7 -yr 13, we have transport available. Please enquiry below if interested.
https://forms.gle/xyjLpAkcBNNFRXni8