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Ngaa Tai Whakarongo Whanau Hoe Waka
Nau Mai Haere mai
Fostering and promoting the ancient traditions of Polynesian waka for recreational and sporting purposes
Ngaa Tai Whakarongo Whanau Hoe Waka Club (NTW) are proud to provide whanau with opportunities to engage in waka ama and learn ancestral waka practices in an evolving recreational and sporting activity.
Membership
Our club season is from 1 October to 30 September. Fees due 1 October each year. Fees are payable to:
Nga Tai Whakarongo Whanau Hoe Waka inc
38-9019-0351207-00
Particulars: {your name} Code{membership.) Particulars {division or whanau}
No reference equals donation
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Ko Matou waka ko matou taonga
Our waka our treasure
Ngaa Tai Whakarongo Whanau Hoe Waka have a deep and meaningful history with Whaingaroa (Raglan), as this was the birthplace of the club. The club was endorsed by the local hapu, and along with founding members Hoturoa and Kimberley Barkely Kerr played an active role in the establishment of the club. In the 1990's the club later shifted to the banks of the Waikato Awa, our awa tupuna (river ancestor). Through the tireless efforts of the then club members and supporters, and the eventual approval from council; an waka whare was built to house our waka in 2007, where they continue to take pride of place today. You will notice that there is a theme to the names of our waka as they pay homage to the rich history the club has with Whaingaroa and Waikato Awa. Respect and recognition is given to the late Whaea Eva Rickard, who named the club Ngaa Tai Whakarongo - Listening to the tides. It is said that when naming the club a pod of orca came into the Whaingaroa harbour which formed the design of the tohu for the club.
Ngaa Tai Whakarongo Waka
Maki
Meaning: Orca. Maki is the first waka and Kaitiaki of NTW. Maki is a Bramley style waka and can be used for sailing. Maki was purchased from our founding member Hotorua Kerr in the early 1990's.
Ururoa
Meaning: Hammerhead. Hand built by members of NTW. Her mould was taken from Paea, one of the original waka used by early members. Named by Hoturoa Kerr.
Kookopu
Meaning: A species of whitebait. Sibling waka to Kuwharuwharu. This waka is a matariki style waka. Was given this name because it will spend most of its life on our awa. Named by Danielle Bell 2023
Kuuwharuwharu
Meaning: Long fin eel/tuna. Sibling waka to Kookopu. This waka is a matariki style waka. Was given this name because it will spend most of its life on our awa. Named by Danielle Bell 2023
Tirohanga
Tirohanga was launched at Whaingaroa in recognition of the clubs ties with the Rickard whanau. Named by Eric Pene( past chairman) (1990's style )Purchased after 2002.
Whenu Nukenuke Hoe
Whenu's crooked paddle. The name was gifted by Ngati Wairere in recognition of a rangatira who was said to have paddled with a crooked paddle and resided in a paa called Te Tahuki where our club is currently situated on the banks of the awa. Purchased after 2002, (Mahimahi style)
Hautai
Hautai is one of the many nick names of Eva Rickard. This waka represents our ties to Whaingaroa. Named by Tex Rickard. Launched at Whaingaroa.
(Mahimahi style). purchased after 2002.
Miropiko
Miropiko is a Uru Paa situated alongside the river banks of the Waikato Awa. Named by Eric Pene (past chairman)
(1990's style ). purchased after 2002.
Ngatahi & Mahitahi
Both waka were given to our care by Waikato Tainui. They are utilised in partnership for tribal events such as the bi-annual Tira Hoe on the Waikato Awa, Koroneihana and rangitahi events. (Mahimahi style waka)
Te Tahuki
Named by Wiremu Puke, from Ngati Wairere in recognition of the paa situated on Grantham Street where our club is situated. W1 Waka.
Kirikiriroa
Named by Wiremu Puke from Ngati Wairere after another paa site that boarders the awa. W1 Waka.
Kainui, Kaituna & Hotoananga
Gifted to the club by Waikato Tainui in 2013. W1 Waka
Aihe & Ahumairangi
Aihe meaning Dolphin
Ahumairangi meaning Whirlwind
Named by Sara & Leah Smith.
2015 W1 Waka