Orewa College
Join the excitement of the Orewa College Waka Race 2025! Celebrating 20 years of teamwork, ingenuity, and house spirit, students and staff built and raced their own rafts. Find out who won and see the highlights!
Waka Race 2025 – A Battle of Ingenuity and Teamwork!
For the past 20 years, Orewa College’s House Waka Race has been a highlight on the school calendar, and this year’s event did not disappoint! 🌊
From 8 AM, students and staff worked together to design and build their waka using barrels, timber, rope, and the occasional unexpected item—yes, even a stray kayak! By lunchtime, it was time to test their creations on the estuary. Some waka held strong, others… not so much!
Winners
The battle for house points was fierce, with Blake/McLaren claiming victory this year!
🥇 Blake / McLaren – First place and ultimate champions!
🥈 Sheppard – Strong performance on the water.
🥉 Nepia / Batten – A great effort in a close race.
House Points Standings
After the race, the overall house points have been updated, with Batten still leading the way!
Here’s how the standings look now:
Batten – 13 points
Blake – 11 points
McLaren – 11 points
Nepia – 11 points
Sheppard – 11 points
A True Team Effort
Ngā mihi to all students, staff, and supporters who made Waka Race 2025 a success! This event wouldn’t be the same without your enthusiasm.
This event isn’t just about winning—it’s about teamwork, creativity, and school spirit. We can’t wait to see what next year’s waka builders come up with!
Ngā mihi to our Media Squad and student photographers and videographer:
Photo: Crystal Chiv, Kaiden Moodley, Ella Newman, Claudette Roux
Video: Megan Postlewaight
