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NZ Herald
23-04-2025
- NZ Herald
Far North news in brief: Far North iwi co-chair; waka ama nationals and Metalfest addition
Police are investigating an alleged robbery in Kaingaora on Sunday evening. Police were called to Church Rd at 5.45pm. After following lines of inquiry, police identified and found four alleged offenders. Four young people were due to appear in Kaitāia Youth Court this week. Waka ama nationals Three teams from Te Tai Tokerau will take place in the Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals from today until Sunday, in Porirua. Nga Hoe Horo Outrigger Canoe Club, from Kaitāia, Tirohanga Waka Ama, Kawakawa and Mitamitaga o le Pasefika Va'a-alo Canoe Club, Whangārei are among 59 clubs from around the country taking part in Wellington. The event at Ngāti Toa Domain will host 1050 paddlers competing on a circuit racecourse completing distances of 8km, 16km, or 24km, depending on their respective divisions. The event includes paddlers from J16 up to Master 75, inclusive of adaptive paddlers. Far North assault Police were called to reports of a serious assault in Te Tapui Rd, Matauri Bay, on Sunday evening. One person was arrested but there were no reports of injuries. Health staff backpay Health NZ Te Whatu Ora has paid $31.1 million in Holidays Act backpay to current Te Tai Tokerau staff. The remediation payment was needed because staff were not paid correctly for their holidays since 2010. A total of 3776 Northland nurses, doctors, allied health staff, healthcare assistants, cleaners and administrators were paid the remediation last week. Former workers are expected to be paid by the end of the year.
RNZ News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Aotearoa Waka Ama champs set for Porirua
Paddlers in the 2024 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals. Photo: supplied The Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals Thursday April 24th Sunday 27th Porirua, Wellington. A crew of more than 1000 paddlers will be on Wellington waters this week as they chase a spot in the world champs in Brazil later this year. The Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals will bring 1050 paddlers from 59 clubs across Aotearoa to Ngāti Toa Domain with racing taking place on the waters of Pari-ā-Rua (Porirua). The meet doubles as a qualifying event for the upcoming 2025 International Va'a Federation World Distance Championship to be held in Brazil in August. Waka Ama NZ CEO, Lara Collins said Porirua acts as a prime paddling spot. "Our Long Distance Nationals changes location annually, offering our distance paddlers an opportunity to paddler all across Aotearoa in some great locations", says Paddlers will take to the waters and compete on a circuit race course completing distances of 8km, 16km, or 24km depending on their respective divisions. The event includes paddlers from J16 up to Master 75, inclusive of adaptive paddlers. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Porirua To Host Over 1000 Paddlers At 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals
Press Release – Waka Ama NZ The Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals is a free event for all whnau to come down to watch. Make sure to come check out the kai, coffee, and goods for sale from our vendors, watch some competitive racing, and enjoy the waka ama atmosphere in Porirua. The 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals will take place 24-27 April 2025, Porirua, Wellington. Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association in association with Waka Ama NZ will host the event at Ngāti Toa Domain with racing taking place on the waters of Pari-ā-Rua (Porirua). The event will officially open with a pōwhiri 8.00 am Thursday 24 April at Ngāti Toa Domain. The event will welcome 1050 paddlers from 59 clubs from all across Aotearoa, with racing starting on Thursday. Paddlers will take to the waters and compete on a circuit race course completing distances of 8km, 16km, or 24km depending on their respective divisions. The event includes paddlers from J16 up to Master 75, inclusive of adaptive paddlers. 'We are looking forward to hosting this event with the Hoe Tonga Region in Porirua and having our waka ama whānau join us at this awesome location. Our Long Distance Nationals changes location annually, offering our distance paddlers an opportunity to paddler all across Aotearoa in some great locations', says Waka Ama NZ CEO, Lara Collins. From the outset, the event has had strong support from Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Porirua City Council, Air Tahiti Nui and local clubs. This National event is also a qualifying event for the upcoming 2025 International Va'a Federation World Distance Championship to be held in Brazil from 13-21 August. The competition will be fierce out on the water for this year's national event as hopeful paddlers compete in their respective divisions and events to secure a spot in the Aotearoa team. The Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals is a free event for all whānau to come down to watch. Make sure to come check out the kai, coffee, and goods for sale from our vendors, watch some competitive racing, and enjoy the waka ama atmosphere in Porirua. 24 – 27 April 2025 Key links Event Information (race schedule, pānui etc.) Event Statistics WANZ Website
Scoop
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Porirua To Host Over 1000 Paddlers At 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals
The 2025 Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals will take place 24-27 April 2025, Porirua, Wellington. Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association in association with Waka Ama NZ will host the event at Ngāti Toa Domain with racing taking place on the waters of Pari-ā-Rua (Porirua). The event will officially open with a pōwhiri 8.00 am Thursday 24 April at Ngāti Toa Domain. The event will welcome 1050 paddlers from 59 clubs from all across Aotearoa, with racing starting on Thursday. Paddlers will take to the waters and compete on a circuit race course completing distances of 8km, 16km, or 24km depending on their respective divisions. The event includes paddlers from J16 up to Master 75, inclusive of adaptive paddlers. 'We are looking forward to hosting this event with the Hoe Tonga Region in Porirua and having our waka ama whānau join us at this awesome location. Our Long Distance Nationals changes location annually, offering our distance paddlers an opportunity to paddler all across Aotearoa in some great locations', says Waka Ama NZ CEO, Lara Collins. From the outset, the event has had strong support from Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, Porirua City Council, Air Tahiti Nui and local clubs. This National event is also a qualifying event for the upcoming 2025 International Va'a Federation World Distance Championship to be held in Brazil from 13-21 August. The competition will be fierce out on the water for this year's national event as hopeful paddlers compete in their respective divisions and events to secure a spot in the Aotearoa team. The Waka Ama Long Distance Nationals is a free event for all whānau to come down to watch. Make sure to come check out the kai, coffee, and goods for sale from our vendors, watch some competitive racing, and enjoy the waka ama atmosphere in Porirua. Event Information 24 - 27 April 2025 Key links Event Information (race schedule, pānui etc.) Event Statistics WANZ Website
