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Equipment maintenance, and Winter training

Winter training can start at the start of July, until Daylight Saving (28 Sept)

Wed 07 May 2025

2025 Aoraki Awards

Aoraki Dragons honoured our champions of the sport for 2024-25

Mon 02 Jun 2025

About Aoraki, and Dragon Boating in the South Island

This exhilarating water sport has its roots in ancient Chinese traditions but has evolved into a contemporary competitive and recreational activity enjoyed by diverse communities.

Mon 02 Jun 2025

First Dragon Boat event held at Ruataniwha

After years of planning, we have taken Dragon Boat racing to Twizel

Wed 26 Mar 2025

Trial held for Black Dragons for Germany 2025

Lake Rua put on a good day for Black Dragons coaches and admin support from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga

Sat 15 Mar 2025

Oxford Area School dominates NZ Schools Nationals

Oxford wins 2025 Schools National Champs at Wellington

Sun 02 Mar 2025

Corporate Give it a Go Day 2025 a great attraction

21 teams joined us for Intro/ Training/ Race day at Lake Rua for local businesses

Sun 23 Feb 2025

Algal Bloom in Lake Pegasus (closed from Nov 2024)

While we don't use this lake, be aware that Pegasus is closed for Dragon Boating UFN

Thu 09 Jan 2025

Water quality at training venues

After heavy rainfall, most waterways will have some 'pollution' from runoff. Lake Rua is the latest, after our sudden deluge. 48 hours is usually enough to clear out contaminants.

Fri 27 Dec 2024

Lyttelton Dragon Boat Racing

Christchurch City Library features Lyttelton Dragon Boats as Photo-hunt 2024 winners

Tue 17 Dec 2024

Ruataniwha for South Island Champs

Aoraki board has been planning for South Island Champs to be at Lake Ruataniwha, Twizel on 22 March 2025

Tue 03 Sep 2024

Lake Rua facilities - Road access from Outlook Place

CCC Works will be building a new road into Lake Rua in September-November

Mon 26 Aug 2024

August 2024 updates. Season fees, Start date and Training Erg plus Pool

Season Fee invoices have been sent out, and Late Penalty fees will not be charged. Training season starts early, after Daylight Saving. A Dragon Boat Erg available at Owles Terrace, and a Paddling Training Pool is coming soon

Tue 13 Aug 2024

Regatta dates for 2024-25 updated

These are updates of dates that were proposed at the AGM on Sunday 23 June 2024. Caution: they may still change.

Mon 17 Jun 2024

Meri Gibson appointed ONZM in the Kings Birthday Honours 2024

Aoraki inaugural President, Meri Gibson appointed as ONZM in Kings Birthday Honours 2024.

Mon 03 Jun 2024

South Island Secondary Schools Champs 2024 race results

Aoraki finished the Secondary Schools 2024 season off with the South Island Champs on Sunday 25th March

Sat 30 Mar 2024

South Island Champs 2024 race results

Race results are out for the pinnacle of our season's race events - the South Island Champs

Sun 10 Mar 2024

(Another) Change of Location for South Island Champs 2024

Aoraki will run the 2024 Aoraki South Island Championships at Lake Crichton on Saturday 9th March 2024

Fri 01 Mar 2024