NZSUP campaigns on behalf of all paddleboarders in New Zealand on matters of safety, legislation and all other aspects of negotiation and liaison with other governing bodies. NZSUP also organises the National Race Championships, NZ team selection for international events, promotes local events, and oversees SUP schools and instruction in New Zealand.
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📣🌊 NATIONALS COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENT 🌊📣 For everyone participating in the 2026 NZSUP Champs, all event updates and important announcements will be shared in the NZSUP See more
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🌾💙 A Huge Thank You to Tilda Rice NZ! 💙🌾 We’re incredibly grateful to Tilda Rice for supporting NZSUP Nationals for the past three years See more
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💙 🙌 Supporter Shout Out – NZSUP 2026 Champs 🙌 💙 Big love to SUPcentre — true cornerstones of not just the SUP community, but See more
Upcoming Events
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Forthcoming SUP SAFE Courses
| Date | Start Time | City | Location | Notes | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TO BE ANNOUNCED | tba | Christchurch | tba | A further course will be run in Christchurch some time in the new year. Watch this space for more details! | — |
| 21 Mar 2026 | tba | Waihi Beach | tba | More info coming soon! | — |
| 22 Mar 2026 | tba | Waihi Beach | tba | Part of the soon-to-be-announced SUP week - more details soon! | — |
| 28 Mar 2026 | 10am | Mangonui, Northland | Mangonui Waterfront | A SUP SAFE stand will be at the Mangonui Waterfront Festival, offering free advice and training to anyone. There will also be a fun relay race and other opportunities to get onto the water. | — |