Auckland has done it again! Our Rep Squad has brought the Ben Afitu Shield back home for the sixth time after a nail-biting showdown at the 2025 NZ Dragon Boat Nationals. With just one point between Auckland and Waikato, every race counted—and our paddlers delivered. Six gutsy performances, 25 total points, and one seriously proud region. Click for the full story.
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We're celebrating a record number of new Level 3 sweeps this season! These talented individuals will lead their teams at the National Championships in Lake Karapiro this April. From guiding boats through tricky turns to keeping crews balanced and safe, sweeps are the unsung heroes of dragon boating. Meet the new sweeps who are helping grow our community and keep the spirit of the sport alive!
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The 2025 Auckland Regional Dragon Boat Championships delivered two days of fierce racing, inspiring moments, and unbeatable community spirit at Sylvan Park. From school crews getting creative with their chants to adult teams battling it out for gold, it was a weekend to remember.
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2025 Auckland Representative Crew Announced
After two months of coaching, training, and off-water trials, the 2025 program coaches have finalised the Auckland Regional Representative Crew.
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30 Mar 2025
The Birkenhead Primary School teaching staff traded their classrooms for the open water at Westhaven Marina, diving into a high-energy team-building session with the Auckland Dragon Boat Association (ADBA).
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