# Event Details

- **Event Name**: *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 am – Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am
- **Event Description**: Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning.

Big thanks to Whau Local Board!

E ngā mata hari
E ngā mata koa
E ngā mata toa o te motu
Nau mai, pari mai, rere mai ra ki te kaupapa o Mātāwaka nei
He kaupapa whakapiki
He kaupapa whakaora
He kaupapa mo ngā ngai tangata katoa tihei mauri ora

The team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train will lead you through on shore drills where you will learn some basic reo (Māori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.

**Bookings are essential as numbers are limited- bookings open 31st December**

Session Times:

1. 3:30pm-4:30pm
2. 4:30am-5:30am
3. 5:30am-6:30pm

All ages are welcome, and even the little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

Cost: Free
Lifejackets and paddles provided.

All ages are welcome. The little ones can sit between older participants, and are not required to paddle, however, all those aged 7+ are expected to paddle.

Please be aware that this activity is weather dependent so if the wind/swell is not right we will either make a call before the start or on the day itself.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/postponed-ako-hoe-waka-paddle-in-a-waka-green-bay-beach-karaka-park-28-jan-2026/200029501322359
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Green Bay Beach
- **lat**: -36.93123
- **long**: 174.68924
- **full address**: Green Bay Beach, 235 Portage Rd, Green Bay, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026 being held?
  - **A:** *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026 takes place on Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 am to Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 am at Green Bay Beach, 235 Portage Rd, Green Bay, Auckland 0604, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026?
  - **A:** *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026 is organized by Out and About Auckland  - Tāmaki Makaurau.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026 is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If *POSTPONED* Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Green Bay Beach, Karaka Park - 28 Jan 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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