Whanganui Awa Paddlers

To promote, encourage, assist, develop and support tikanga Māori through recreation, leisure and cultural activities which is in the interests and the wellbeing of the people of Whanganui, Ruapehu, Taranaki, Rangitikei. To provide support to community, recreational and whanau by the provision of advice, training and guidance relating to waka. To raise the awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. To expose the young people of Whanganui to life changing opportunities and experiences.