He waka eke noa;

He waka kōtuia kāhore e tukutukua kā mimira;

He moana pukepuke e ekekia e te waka;

He ihu waka, he ihu whenua;

Ka hoe kōtahi ki te tahatū o te raki;

Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata;

Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tina

Haumi e!

Hui e!

Taiki e!

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We are in this waka together;

A waka that is interlaced so that it will not be separated;

That can navigate the choppiest oceans and safely reach the shore;

Paddle as one to the horizon; and seek out further horizons;

Cherish those you attain

Bind it, fix it, and affirm that which you hold dear.

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Tō tātou moemoeā / Our Vision

Te Waka Pounamu is committed to the ongoing development of waka in Ōtautahi and to supporting those involved to reach their cultural, recreational and sporting potential.

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Tō tātou uara me kā whāika / Our Values and Objectives

Te Waka Pounamu provides members with:

• Whanaungatanga - opportunities for friendship, comradery and fun

• Wairuatanga - opportunities to connect with and care for the natural environment

• Tōhungatanga - opportunities to develop skills, train hard, compete and achieve

  

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Kia hora te marino, kia whakapapa pounamu te moana, 
kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tōu huarahi

May peace be widespread, may the sea glisten like greenstone, and 
may the shimmer of light guide you on your way