The annual Waka Ama Sprint Championships held at Lake Karapiro has attracted waka enthusiasts from near and far, including Australia, Fiji, Tahiti, UK, and the USA - contributing to record entries.

Hundreds of years ago, the island was notably populated by the Moriori people, who used a type of canoe known as a waka. While more research is needed to determine the provenance of this canoe, it ...

Partial remains of a waka have been found on RēkohuWharekauri Chatham Island. Manatū Taonga is working with local iwi and authorities to ensure proper recovery and conservation. Heritage New ...

The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage said it was working closely with landowners, as well as the Hokotehi ...

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Some exposed pieces of the waka have already recovered from the site, with larger pieces expected to be uncovered. Photo / Manatū Taonga The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu ...

The waka was discovered buried in the sand dunes in a remote part of Rēkohu / Wharekauri / Chatham Island. Photo / Manatū Taonga The partial remains of a waka have been found on Rēkohu ...

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PNG: Wild, mysterious, haunting and flamboyant.Credit: iStock Its coast and islands are fringed by pristine coral reefs, its tribal cultures and primeval splendours attract ethnologists ...

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Tairāwhiti waka ama paddlers head to Lake Karapiro from Saturday for the sport’s major annual event, the national sprint championships. The seven-day programme for the 35th running of the event starts ...

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