Waka Ama Manuherekia

Waka Ama trainings sessions twice a week Tuesdays and Sundays for adults and rangatahi October until April out on Lake Dunstan (look out for the flag). Mihi to our Waka sponsors Sports Otago/Central, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Waka Ama Manuherekia van sponsors Otago Community Trust and DIA Lottery Grants.

All Waka Ama bookings and enquiries to our Coordinator and coach Grant at Grant@uruuruwhenuahealth.co.nz or 027 336 9313.

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Waka Ama Blessing
Waka Ama Blessing
Waka Ama Blessing
Waka Ama Blessing
Henry Heather Waka Ama coach
Grant Olds Waka Ama Co-Ordinator
Waka Ama Blessing
Waka Ama blessing
Waka Ama Blessing
Waka Ama paddling

The Waka Ama boats are named ‘Sweet Koura’ and ‘Tuna Kuwharuwharu’

‘Sweet Koura’ is named after Whaea Francie and Peter Divers Koura farm in Alexandra

‘Tuna Kuwharuwharu’ is named off the long-finned eel who was caught in the dam when it was created.

Waka fit, Haka fit is a program designed for our rangatahi paddlers who paddle in the Summer and join in other fitness classes in the Winter. Waka fit, Haka fit is sponsored by Te Puni Kokori for the 13 -24-year group.