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Rotorua Waka Festival
Rotorua Waka Festival is back and it is better than ever before!
Good vibes, hyped crews and a whole month dedicated to Waka is what this festival is all about.
Waka Ama Events happening in March 2023:
Tamariki Waka Ama Regatta 2023
Dates:
– Wednesday, 1st of March 2023 (Year 5 & 6)
– Thursday, 2nd of March 2023 (Year 7 & 8)
Location: Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Rotorua
*Rotorua Primary & Intermediate Schools ONLY
Te Puku O Te Ika Regional Secondary School Waka Ama 2023
Date: Friday, 3rd of March 2023
Location: Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Rotorua
Australasian Police and Emergency Services (APES) Games Waka Ama 2023
Date: Saturday, 4th of March 2023
Location: Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Rotorua
Secondary School Waka Ama Nationals 2023
Dates: Monday, 27th of March – Friday, 31st of March 2023
Location: Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake) Rotorua
