ABOUT
The Hoe Tonga Pacifica Waka Ama Association (Hoe Tonga) is the organisation representing Waka Ama (Outrigger Canoeing) in the lower North Island. The region comprises the sub-areas Wellington, Horowhenua, the Manawatu, the Wairarapa and Whanganui.
Hoe Tonga is one of six regional associations in New Zealand and affiliated to the New Zealand Maori Polynesian Canoe Sporting Federation (Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa). Nga Kaihoe o Aotearoa represents Waka Ama at the national level.
Hoe Tonga’s functions include
- Representing and governing Waka Ama in the region
- Developing and growing Waka Ama in the region
- Assisting in the development and management of clubs
- Informing (and communicating with) its stakeholders
- Facilitating the organisation of events and competitions
- Assisting in the development of coaches and high performance paddlers
This website is the key means of communication for Hoe Tonga to inform paddlers and interested stakeholders of Waka Ama news and events in the region.
For information about Waka Ama at the national level, please go to www.wakaama.co.nz.