Tikanga

Learn about our tikanga

Our Tikanga

Understand the Te Ao Māori principles that underpin our Waka Ama club.

Kotahitanga:

Working together: safety and survival.

Kaitahahitanga:

Caring and supporting of one another and our waterways and environment.

Manaakitanga:

We encourage the practice of reciprocity and inclusivity through sharing of ourselves and of our resources, nurturing all people and accepting our differences.

Whanaungatanga:

Is our sense of belonging, identity and collective strength, not only through kinship / whakapapa but also being related to all within the Waka Ama community.

Hauora:

We support and promote the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of all our participants.

Tū Tangata:

We are accountable for our actions. We have respect for each other, for our waka and our environment. We stand proud in our integrity and passion.

Pono, Tika, Aroha:

Safety and survival is primary, being open to all peoples who want to paddle at whatever level, and supporting a culture of kindness and inclusiveness of others.

Ha ora:

Promoting an alcohol and drug free and whánau ora-centred activity.

Māori culture is deeply embedded within our sport.

From the language to the protocols followed, we help our members gain a deeper understanding of Te ao Māori.

To maintain a constituted Waka Ama club for the enjoyment and pleasure of participants.
To encourage tamariki and rakatahi and others wishing to participate and be involved to participate and enjoy waka ama.
To participate in social, regional, national and international competitions, at the discretion of the Club, in a competent and respectful manner.
To teach marine culture from different cultural perspectives with emphasis on the cultural heritage of the manawhenua.
To raise funds in a manner which is consistent with our aims, objectives and values for the club’s activities.

To establish a good relationship with other recreational users of the harbour to assist with our commitment to harbour safety.
To teach Waka Ama safety together with all the safety requirements of the sport, including wai (water) / awa (river) / moana (sea) survival and safety measures.
To promote mauri, tikaka and kawa to foster and enhance hauora and relationship with Takaroa.
To foster relationships with other Waka Ama clubs in the South Island.