# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Bucklands Beach Public Boat Ramp
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am – Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come and join the Mātātoa/Time2Train team for some FREE family entertainment full of fun and learning.About this EventE ngā mata hariE ngā mata koaE ngā mata toa o te motuNau mai, pari mai, rere mai ra ki te kaupapa o Mātāwaka neiHe kaupapa whakapikiHe kaupapa whakaoraHe kaupapa mo ngā ngai tangata katoa tihei mauri oraThe team from Mātātoa - Time 2 Train will lead you through on shore drills where you will learn some basic reo (M`āori language), and tikanga (Māori customary practices) in preparation for the unique experience of paddling a waka.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.- Bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/free-ako-hoe-waka-paddle-in-a-waka-bucklands-beach-public-boat-ramp/100001975658860836
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Public Boat Ramp
- **lat**: -36.8827015
- **long**: 174.9036859
- **full address**: Public Boat Ramp, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Bucklands Beach Public Boat Ramp being held?
  - **A:** FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Bucklands Beach Public Boat Ramp takes place on Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 10:30 am to Tue, 23 Dec, 2025 at 02:00 pm at Public Boat Ramp, Bucklands Beach, Auckland, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Bucklands Beach Public Boat Ramp?
  - **A:** FREE Ako Hoe Waka (Paddle in a Waka) - Bucklands Beach Public Boat Ramp is organized by Mātātoa & Out & About Auckland.

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