Our Pūrākau
Nau Mai, Haere Mai!
Te Kauika o Patuharakeke Waka Ama was proudly formed in 2023 and aims to educate our whānau and wider community around water safety and Waka Ama.
Values
Manaakitanga: We encourage the practice of reciprocity through sharing of ourselves and our resources, nurturing all people and accepting our differences.
Whanaungatanga: Nurturing our sense of belonging, individual identity and collective strength through kinship within the waka ama community.
Hauora: We aim to uplift the overall wellbeing of all our members through kinship and waka ama.
Tu Tangata: We are accountable for our actions. We practise respect for ourselves, others, the environment and our resources. We stand proud in our integrity.
Huri noa: We promote community inclusiveness
Hononga: We aim to increase cohesion of the community through promotion and encouragement of participation.
Tikanga
Te Kauika o Patuharakeke Incorporation:
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Recognises and acknowledges Māori are Tāngata Whenua, the indigenous people of the land.
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Fosters and maintains the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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Demonstrates, maintains and promotes our Values and cultural identity.
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Creates and fosters friendship among the peoples who practice the sport of Waka Ama regardless of culture, religion, political af iliation, age or gender.
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Promotes the well-being, health and safety of all paddlers and others involved in our sport.
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Te Kauika o Patuharakeke Incorporation waka ama welcomes paddlers of all ages, gender and dif erences of paddling ability.
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