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Summer’s loading…⁠ ⁠ The Wake NZ Summer Series is back — Whether you’re competing, cheering from the shore, or just here for the vibes, this is where the NZ wake community comes alive.⁠ ⁠ 📅 Save this post + add these dates to your calendar!⁠ 1st November - Awakening @ Lake Arapuni, towed by @saronicboatsnz Late entry fee from 25th October 24th January - Wanaka Powersports South Island Champs @ Lake Ruataniwha, towed by @nautique_nz Late entry fee from 10th January 31st January - Shreddy Wakefest @ Lake Maraetai, towed by @saronicboatsnz Late entry fee from 17th January 2-8th February - Scotty Kell training camp @ Lake Maraetai Bookings open from 20th November, towed by @nautique_nz and bring your own boat option available. 14-15th February - Surf Ski Ride North Island Champs @ Lake Maraetai, towed by @nautique_nz Late entry fee from 31st January 14-15th March - Gemco Cable vs Wake @backpaddocklakes towed by Matrix Late entry fee from 28th February 26-28th March - Surf Ski Ride Nationals @ Lake Maraetai, towed by @nautique_nz Late entry fee from 2nd March ⁠ #wakenz #wakeboarding #wakeboardingnz #summerseries #wakecompetition #wakeboardingcomp

WakeNZ is pleased to announce the selection of the following riders to the New Zealand Wakeboard Team This team is hand picked based on age group and open categories, with the intention to compete at the IWWF World Wakeboard Championships in Italy later this year. Rider selection was earned through season-long results, commitment to riding and progression and their ability to represent New Zealand on the world stage. Please join us in congratulating our riders on their well deserved appointments.

@wakeboardingnz Nationals coming in hot 🔥

With daylight saving wrapping up and Nationals all done and dusted last weekend, the 2026 competition season is officially in the books. And what a season it’s been epic highs, huge growth across divisions, and progression coming from every direction. Safe to say the level of riding has been going off. None of this happens without our sponsors. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support you give to the Wake NZ scene even when times are tough, you still show up for us time and time again. It genuinely means a lot, and we’re stoked to have you on board. Words don’t quite do it justice. To our riders, volunteers, helpers, judges, and committee absolute legends. The season ran smoothly (which is no small feat), and that’s down to every one of you stepping up and playing your part. There is no comp scene without you, simple as that.👊🏻 So on that note, a massive thank you from me. Nothing but respect for you all. PS: Don’t get too comfortable over winter… we’ve got a few things brewing 👀 and we’ll definitely still need your support. From yours Truly El Presidente 🤘🏻.

| N A T I O N A L S 2 0 2 6 | 📍Lake Maraetai, Managakino 🗓️ March 27th & 28th What an end to another amazing season. It wouldn’t be nationals without some wild weather, but as always, we pulled together and made the comp happen. Massive thanks to: @surfskiridenz for their incredible support and supplying the beautiful Nautique G23 and Matrix MXV tow boats for the comp. The Wake NZ Committee and all the volunteers for all the work that goes in to making these comps happen. All of our sponsors who support Wake NZ. The Mangakino Club for hosting our AGM and Prize Giving. And of course to all our riders, their friends and families. Without you, we wouldn’t have this amazing community. You are what drives us to keep doing what we do and we love the community we’ve created together. Congratulations to all our riders who competed, and a special congrats to all our prize winners. We look forward to seeing you all again next season! Results as follows: Open Women 🥇Andrea Lilley 🥈Charlotte Broadbent 🥉Phoebe Buckley Open Men 🥇Anthony East 🥈Paul Maguire 🥉Jared Dawson Junior Men (U18) 🥇Fletcher Broadbent 🥈Carter Steans Junior Women (U18) 🥇Milli van Straalen 🥈Zara Stevenson 🥉Brooke Gold O50 Men 🥇Matt Dryland 🥈Heath Holley 🥉Gavin Broadbent O50 Women 🥇Ruth Mayne O40 Men 🥇Nick Beale 🥈Toby Muir 🥉Mat Bailey O40 Women 🥇Wendy Clinch 🥈Jules Holder O30 Men 🥇Jonny Smythe 🥈Tim Conder 🥉Jared Lilley O30 Women 🥇Kelsi Smythe Social Lads 🥇Steven Pearce 🥈Dan Gibb 🥉Jason Stevenson Social Ladies 🥇Amy Pearce 🥈Courtney Rowling 🥉Nat Brownlie U14 Boys 🥇 Harley Broadbent 🥈James Southall 🥉Brandon Dyson U14 Girls 🥇Annabel Stevenson 🥈Zoe Dryland 🥉Mackensie Bailey U12 Boys 🥇Hunter Pearce 🥈Cairo MacDonald 🥉Josiah Holder U12 Girls 🥇Harper Brownlie 🥈Willow Pearce 🥉Aria Caldwell U9 Boys 🥇Eli Shaw U9 Girls 🥇Emily Beecher 🥈Indie Shaw 🥉Riley Conder Surf Ski Ride Most Promising Rider 🥇Brandon Dyson Up & Coming Junior Rider 🥇Zara Stevenson Rookie of the Year 🥇Carter Steans

Action from Open Men & Women’s Finals this morning!

This time last week!!! What a weekend with @wakeboardingnz 👌☀️😎 #backpaddocklakes #wakeboardpark #wakeboarding #cablevswake #nz

Season finale is upon us! New Zealand Wakeboard National's are just around the corner, running the 27th & 28th March. Familiarization runs the afternoon of 26th. Please note this event runs Friday and Saturday, with a prizegiving and dinner at the conclusion of riding Saturday night to celebrate the end of a successful season. Entries can be accessed via the link below or through our bio, please get in early to help the WakeNZ team with event admin. /events/463334 National team selectors will also be keeping a close eye on this event for upcoming IWWF World Championships in Italy, and Oceania Championships held in Australia later in the year. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Lake Maraetai from the 26th - 28th!

Cable Vs Wake 2025 - DAY 2 CABLE! The 12th event run by @wakeboardingnz at Backpaddock Lakes 😎 THANK YOU everyone! 😍WakeNZ did another fantastic job! So many competitors making the effort! Backpaddock Lakes would sincerely like to thank WakeNZ & all the event sponsors that made this weekend so successful - please check them out on the prize-giving poster! Once again thank you to the Backpaddock Lakes Crew too! It is still such an honour to see New Zealand wakeboarding legends back in our back paddock! If sharing credit & tag the photographer! Bring on 2027😎 📸Photos by @charlotterowlandsphotography

Warming up for 2026 @gemco_group Cable vs Wake hosted by @wakeboardingnz March 14 @ 8:00 am - March 15 @ 3 pm Cable vs Wake @backpaddocklakes

Week three of our rider showcase with @examplecontent . One of the hardest workers behind the scenes with presidential duties, @jared_dawson85 is also a top contender in the Open Men’s division with a number of visits to all steps of the podium in recent years.