Hauraki Waka Ama Club

A massive ngā mihi nui to OceanaGold Waihi for their generous funding towards new lifejackets for Hauraki Waka Ama. 💜

As our club continues to grow in numbers, so too does our need for quality safety gear and equipment to keep our paddlers safe on the wai.

Support like this makes a real difference to our club and our whānau, and is very much appreciated on all levels.

Ngā mihi nui, OceanaGold, for supporting our kaupapa and helping us keep our paddlers safe. 🙏🌊

Singapore is calling! 🇸🇬🌏

A huge congratulations to our Ngā Kaitirotiro Tohorā crew, who will represent Hauraki Waka Ama in Singapore this August.

We’re also incredibly proud of our Hauraki whānau representing Hoe Aroha, Taupō, and Ruamata. No matter the club, you’re all part of our waka ama whānau.

Haere pai, hoe kaha, kia manawanui. Wishing you all the very best as you prepare for an unforgettable experience. We’ll be cheering you on from home! 💙

2026 IVF World Sprint Club Qualifiers 🇳🇿

Congratulations to the following clubs who will compete at the 2026 IVF Waka Ama World Sprint Championships in Singapore.

Hauraki Waka Ama headed North with our waka waipaopao and mananui for a hearty 🌊 Surf to Surf challenge at Mangawhai Heads a couple of weekends ago — what an experience! Check out some of the awesome footage captured by Elevated Media NZ 🎥✨

Rā Tuatahi - A solid and hearty relay 🔁 — our first crews smashed out 15km with a beautiful tailwind 🌬️, then the next crews hit the surf for 15km straight into the wind 💪🌊

Next set of crews paddled a solid 10km race — pushing limits and backing each other all the way 🔥

Stunning waters, mean vibes, and strong connections 🤝 — always lessons to take away and wins to celebrate 🎉
Huge shoutout to our crews bringing home some pōtae 🧢 🙌

Rā Tuarua brought the fun 🔥
Some pretty amazing wāhine (and Mike! 😄) took on the waka 4-man surfing comp 🌊🏄‍♂️ — who needs practice right? Just get in there 😅😂

Ngā mihi nui to Mangawhai Waka Ama for hosting such an amazing kaupapa 🙏💜
Ka kite anō! ✨

There she is ... our pou 💜

Rangipehi King | Kāhui Rua Rep

Ko Rangipehi King tōku ingoa.
He uri au nō Ngāti Maniapoto rāua ko Ngāti Whātua.

You’ll find Rangipehi paddling along the coastline of Waihī Beach, woven between te hā o Tangaroa and te wairua o Hinemoana. Seat 6 is where her hoe meets the water in a W6 — balanced, steady, and deeply connected.

Home for her is with Hauraki Waka Ama, where she stands as Club President. On the start line, she is a kaihoe of Ruamata Waka Ama, carrying both whakapapa and purpose with every stroke.

Her passion and purpose within TPOTI lies in the creation and evolution of our kāhui —
✨ To awhi and uplift our clubs through this new and innovative governance journey
✨ To nurture collective growth
✨ To build strength alongside one another
✨ And to connect the wairua that moves us as one waka

We value Rangipehi’s steady leadership, cultural grounding, and the wairua she brings to TPOTI — guiding with integrity, unity, and aroha.

He kaihautū e ū ana ki te wairua o te waka – A leader grounded in the spirit that moves us as one.

It's more than paddling, it's a deeper connection ✨️ it's a vibe when we get to paddle and share the waka with our whānaunga in Whitianga.

A few of our club members joined Hauraki Waka Ama Club for another Rotohoe Race recently. It was 4 degrees and the wind picked up, but that didn't stop this awesome crew from coming 1st 🙌 Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

Making safety cool for our kaihoe 😎 Ngā mihi nui to OceanaGold Waihi for supporting our kaupapa to invest in our paddlers wellbeing and safety.