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36th Annual Waka Ama National Sprint Championships

Sun 11 Jan, 7:00am - Sat 17 Jan 2026, 5:00pm Lake Karāpiro
Mighty River Domain, Maungatautari Road Cambridge Registered club members 6-80 years Spectator entry is FREE, with low daily car park charges Waka Ama Aotearoa New Zealand Waka Ama Aotearoa NZ Facebook
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Seven days of competitive racing for 4000+ paddlers will take place at Lake Karāpiro across all age groups from 6 to 80 years. This event showcases the top paddlers & teams in Aotearoa, from clubs as far north as Kaitaia to the south in Invercargill.
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