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Maitahi OCC Club Apparel

The current ordering system with our club apparel supplier, Probrands, is proving to be somewhat clunky and makes it difficult to order any shirts or other gear at short notice....
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Paddle 101 Workshop

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned paddler there's always either something new to learn or questions to be asked about how we make our waka move in the...
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Beach Break

Just a reminder that we are still looking for volunteers for some super fun club fundraising at Beach Break on 5th February 2023. This is a substantial fundraiser for the...
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Tuna e Hoe Ana 2023 10th-11th February

Happy New Year to everyone. There are now just six weeks to go until TEHA 2023 so hopefully discussions in 2022 will have progressed to some formed crews training for...
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Beach Break Fundraiser

We are seeking 20 volunteers for some super fun club fundraising at Beach Break.5th Feb 20234.30pm Briefing5pm on the gate scanning tickets & wristbanding patrons.Finishing between 9-10pm.Volunteers are welcome to...
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TEHA 2023 – Red Deer Lodge

It's getting to that time of year again. The club has booked out Red Deer Lodge for the nights of Friday 10th & Saturday 11th February. Bunk rooms are available...
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Te Waka o Aoraki South Island Sprint Championships

What a weekend for Maitahi OCC, with a record 26 club members paddling sprints at Lake Eyrewell in North Canterbury. The huge exodus from Nelson was a testament to the...
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Te Waka O Aoraki Sprint Championships

A large Maitahi contingent is heading down to Lake Eyrewell in North Canterbury this weekend for the South Island Sprint Championships. We have four crews competing in W6 : Hine...
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Paddling ‘Ohana

Our new carbon fibre rocket, ‘Ohana, is now sitting on the grass, rigged and ready to paddle. She is a fantastic addition to the MOCC whanau but as well as...
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‘Ohana blessing

Maitahi OCC was given a beautiful morning for the blessing of 'Ohana, the newest addition to the club fleet. Obviously a lot of people were involved over a long period...
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Waka Blessing – More Info

  Thursday'Ohana Blessing Good evening everyone.Only two sleeps to go until the blessing of our beautiful new waka.We are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday morning at Tahunanui Beach....
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New Waka ‘Ohana blessing – sunrise on Thursday

 NEW W6 WAKA'OHANA Blessing Kia oraIt is with immense pleasure that we invite you to attend the blessing of our new waka 'Ohana.This Thursday morning at sunrise 05.48, 1st of December.We...
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Outward Bound Scholarships from Waka Ama NZ now open for 2023

Outward Bound has a number of opportunities for our Waka Ama whānau in 2023 . You can find out more details at Waka Ama NZ. This is a fantastic experience...
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South Island Sprint Championships – entries close 30th November

Te Waka O Aoraki Sprint Championship entries close soon. Please make your entries via MOCC as soon as possible. All details are included on the Event page.
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Good luck to our WTT crews

A smaller than usual contingent of Maitahi paddlers are heading to Kaiteretere this weekend for Waka te Tasman but the composition of the crews is a good sign for the...
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TWOA – South Island Sprint Championships 10th December 2022

With just a month to go until the SI Sprint Championships just a few key reminders. Full details are on the Event Page of our website. The event takes place...
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Tuna e Hoe Ana 2023

It's that time of year again ! Invitations have been sent out for our annual club regatta at Lake Rotoiti, scheduled for 10th and 11th February 2023. After last year's...
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Waka te Tasman entries close Thursday

Entry and roster close reminder for Waka Te Tasman, 11 & 12 November 2022. https://www.wakaama.co.nz/racecalendar/lookup/2041 Entries Close: Thu, 3rd Nov 2022 at 11:59pmRoster Close: Tue, 8th Nov 2022 at 11:59pm...