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New Zealand U19 Beach Sprint Development Team
Rowing New Zealand is pleased to announce the New Zealand U19 Beach Sprint Development Team to compete at the 2026 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, 18-21 October, Qingdao, China. …
World Champions, Olympians and Rising Stars Racing for NZ at World Champs
After the final confirmation trial in late June, Rowing New Zealand announced the team selected to represent New Zealand at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 24-30…
International Pathway Nominations are Open
Rowing New Zealand International Pathway 2026/2027 Nominations are Open Athletes training abroad must meet one of the below criteria to be eligible for the International Pathway 2026/2027 Attended 2026 Age…
Meet the New Zealand Team Chasing Beach Sprint Glory
Rowing New Zealand has announced the athletes selected to represent New Zealand at the various Coastal rowing events for the 2026 season, including the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals. …
Olympic Champions Return to Winning Ways at Henley Royal Regatta
Olympic champions Lucy Spoors and Brooke Francis have made a triumphant return to international racing, claiming victory in The Stonor Challenge Trophy at the 2026 Henley Royal Regatta. The regatta…
U23 Team Ready to Take on the World
New Zealand’s next generation of rowing talent is set to take on the world, with the team named for the 2026 U23 World Rowing Championships in Duisburg, Germany, from 22–26 July.
Club Notices
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2026
The 2026 AGM will be held on Wednesday 12 August at 7pm at the Wairau Rowing Club, 115 Steamer Wharf, Grovetown. All members welcome.
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Season 2026 — Welcome Back to the Water
A fresh season is underway. Squad sessions resume Monday, and the Learn-to-Row programme kicks off in May.
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MGC Rowers Selected for Global Youth Programme
Isla Muir, Maggie Clark and Charlie Bennett travelled to Chengdu for the 2026 Global Youth Rowing & Cultural Exchange Programme.
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Corporate 8 — Entries Now Open
Build a workplace crew and join us on the water. The 2026 Corporate 8 returns this November.
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