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Waka Ama is more than a sport. It’s a powerful cultural tradition with roots across the Pacific, now thriving again in Aotearoa. What begins as paddling becomes a journey of teamwork, coordination, endurance.
At EGGS, Waka Ama offers both Junior and Senior pathways, giving students a chance to grow as athletes and whānau. Our programmes combine regular training (at lunchtime and at Okahu Bay) with strong cultural grounding and community spirit.
Recent years have brought impressive success: our senior crew placed top-ten at Nationals, our junior team ranked among the best, and — most notably — two of our paddlers represented New Zealand at long-distance Waka Ama races in Brazil in 2025, achieving second in the world.
Key Season Dates & Information
Term 1 2026
TRAINING DETAILS:
Training will start on Monday 9th February, following the selection of teams at trials.
Land Based Trainings: 1-2 per week at School
Water Trainings: 3 per week at Okahu Bay Beach, Orakei
Mondays 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Wednesdays 4.30pm - 5.45pm
Saturdays 11.15am- 12.30pm
Taxi's may be provided from school to Okahu Bay for the weekday trainings depending on demand but students will need to arrange their own transport home. Taxi's will leave from outside the Hostel on Owens Road at 4pm. Students will need to arrange their own transport to and from the Saturday trainings.
Major Tournaments
Waka Ama Senior Regatta
Saturday 28 February 2026
Ian Shaw Park, Auckland
Waka Ama Secondary School Nationals
23-27 March 2026
Tikitapu, Rotorua
Waka Ama Junior Regatta
31 October 2026
Ian Shaw Park, Auckland
Fees
A season fee of approximately $150-$200 will be charged to cover Term 1 training and the Auckland Senior Regatta.
Nationals will be charged in addition once the final team is selected and is likely to be between $850 - $1000.
Uniform & Equipment Required
Students are provided with an EGGS singlet to use for the season but will need to provide their own black sports shorts or tights. Students will also be supplied a life jacket and paddle by the School.
Key Contacts
Sports Coordinator
Thomas Polo: tpolo@eggs.school.nz
Teacher in Charge
Aleiscia Phillips: APhillips@eggs.school.nz
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