FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) & Kemu Māori

Schedule

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+13:00

Location

Bucklands Beach - Public Boat Ramp The Parade | Auckland, AU

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About this Event

E ngā mata hari

E ngā mata koa

E ngā mata toa o te motu

Nau mai, pari mai, rere mai ra ki te kaupapa o Mātāwaka nei

He kaupapa whakapiki

He kaupapa whakaora

He kaupapa mo ngā ngai tangata katoa tihei mauri ora


Session Times:

  1. 10:00am-11:00am
  2. 11:00am-12:00pm
  3. 12:00pm-1:00pm
  4. 1:00pm-2:00pm


Kemu Māori:

The Team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train engage all ages when activating tākaro Māori (Māori Play). We will lead you through a number of kēmu (games) where you will learn some basic reo (Māori language) and whakapapa (genealogy) and tikanga (customs), all delivered in Te Taiao (nature)


Ako Hoe Waka:

The team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train will lead you through on shore drills where you will learn some basic reo (Māori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.

All ages are welcome, and even the little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

- Cost: Free

- Lifejackets and paddles provided.

- All ages are welcome. The little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

- Please be aware that this activity is weather dependent so if the wind/swell is not right we will either make a call before the start or on the day itself.

- Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.

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Where is it happening?

Bucklands Beach - Public Boat Ramp The Parade, 20, Auckland, New Zealand

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