Nga Waka Federation Archive
Archive of news regarding traditional waka (canoe)
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Annual Traditional Waka Pageant at Waitangi 2008
Toi Maori Aotearoa Media Release 31 January 2008
Hinemoana Waka Teetee Kura
The launch of the new waka at Waitangi, Bay of Islands is planned for 5 February 2007.
Glossary of terms
Here are words of components associated with waka. Various iwi will have unique names, however this is a good start.
Te Aurere Waka Newsletter October 2006
"Ngaa Atua koe ma runga aurere mai Hawaiki raano."
Te Aurere Waka Newsletter September 2006
"Nga Atua koe kawe ma runga aurere mai Hawaiki rano."
Annual Traditional Waka Pageant 2005
From Friday 4 February until Monday 7 February 2005, over 300 kaihautu and kaihoe (paddlers) gathered at Waitangi to train and take part in the Waitangi Day Celebrations.
Waka Making Waves
Press Release , June 2005
Kaihautu Waka Programme / Tikanga-a-Waka July 2003
Development and education in the areas of water safety and regulations are essential in order to preserve the integrity of Kaupapa Waka, as well as the safety and well-being of our dedicated practitioners in this field.
Waka at America's Cup Village, Auckland
February 2003
Waka at Waitangi
February 2003