Tākina Waka Ama - Te Tai o Poutini

25/05/2026

Kia Ora Mātua (parents), please get your rangatahi to fill in form. We would appreciate it, ngā mihi.

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

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

He Hokinga Māhara

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]

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