Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 15 Jan 2026

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 pm to Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 am UTC+13:00

Green Bay Beach | Auckland

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Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 15 Jan 2026
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Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning.
Big thanks to Whau Local Board!
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
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.
**Bookings are essential as numbers are limited- bookings open 31st December**
Session Times:
1. 9:00am-10:00am
2. 10:00am-11:00am
3. 11:00am-12:00pm
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.
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Green Bay Beach, 235 Portage Rd, Green Bay, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland

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