2853 days ago

Secondary Schools Waka Ama Canterbury Championships

Wayne from Aranui

It was great to be part of this event .With strong support from out Eastern suburbs teams .Haeata performed with excellence in the Girls and Mixed events . Avonside girls and Shirley boys also performed awesomely . Having grown from the inaugural event last year to this year including include teams from Motueka , Invercargill and Cheviot . Big thanks to our local Waka Ama clubs Waitaha paddling club ,Te waka pounamu, Te awa haku and Kaingaru who supported this event . Supplying waka , lifejackets , paddles , support craft / crew and time keepers . Look forward to being part of this event next year as well .

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Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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