Waka ama's rapid South Waikato expansionLUKE KIRKEBY/ FAIRFAX NZ Sue Conroy, far left, with waka ama students in Taupo. A South Waikato waka ama club has become a healthy outlet for hundreds of teenagers. Waka ama club Nga Hau e Wha Whanau Hoe is anything but becalmed, having gone from 12 members to 358 in only two years. She said the club now has 11 six man waka, 12 single man waka, four double man waka and also two four-man waka which are used for surfing. She said the future was looking bright for the South Waikato club.

Source: Stuff August 01, 2017 21:22 UTC