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Waka ama: More than 400 paddlers hit Whanganui Awa for Marae Challenge
2 Mar, 2021 04:00 PM
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Paddlers from 10 marae and six kura took to the Whanganui River over the weekend. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Paddlers from 10 marae and six kura took to the Whanganui River over the weekend. Photo / Lewis Gardner
The annual Raukotahi Marae Waka Ama Challenge on the Whanganui Awa drew 450 kaihoe (paddlers) from 10 marae and six kura.
Organiser Seletar Taputoro said the annual event allows uri of Te Awa o Whanganui to come together and celebrate the awa, Whanganuitanga and competitive nature, all in one day.
Waka ama is only a vessel to unite our iwi and anyone can participate regardless of your experience, age or fitness level. ....

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