Hawaiki Ora Waka Ama Manatōpū

The Charitable purpose(s) are; 1) advancing positive health and wellbeing outcomes in the community through the promotion and encouragement of active participation in the sport of Waka Ama; 2) educating members in the knowledge of the waka traditions of our Māori tīpuna (ancestors) and Pacific heritage; 3) To relieve financial burden by teaching members how to make their own waka ama paddles and providing the means and opportunity for them to do so; 4) promoting a culture of acceptance and inclusion, such as age, gender, disability and those who might otherwise be excluded or marginalized in society; 5) educating members about water safety best practice through initiatives such as workshops and training; 6) advancing the conservation and protection of our natural environments by educating members about indigenous cultural beliefs and practices for example kaitiākitanga, the practice of providing guardianship over our natural resources and people.