by The Inside Word | Sep 10, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
Finally the whirlwind trip of Kailua-Kona is coming to an end for the Seabass, the team is leaving for Oahu with more memories, souvenirs, and maybe a touch of sunburn to help remind us of this incredible experience that we’ve had the pleasure of being a part of. The...
by The Inside Word | Sep 4, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
Kia orana and I guess we can say now, ALOHA! I, Jordan, have been given the gracious task of giving you all a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of our travels to Hawaii, as well as a little recap on our first race at the Queen Liliuokalani Outrigger Canoe Race event. For...
by The Inside Word | Aug 28, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
Our team was given a send-off and blessing by friends, family, university staff and coaches on Thursday night. This event was a fantastic way to celebrate the hard work of the team and to acknowledge the people who have helped us along the way. Seeing our team...
by The Inside Word | Aug 20, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
We are less than 2 weeks out from the competition in Hawaii, and our team are preparing well. We managed to string together two 10km water trainings last Thursday, which was a bonus as the unpredictable weather has made it difficult for us to get out on the water. Our...
by The Inside Word | Aug 16, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
It seems like an eternity ago that we were getting taught the ropes on how to haul ourselves and our Waka around the safe little bay in Okahu – fast forward 5 months and we can now confidently say we know how to hold the paddle around the right way and even...
by The Inside Word | Aug 8, 2019 | Inside Word 2019, Waka Ama 2019
Kia Ora, The countdown is on and our team is fighting ready for the Queen Lili’oukalani Canoe Race in Hawaii! Since we take off in just three weeks it’d be a good idea to introduce you to the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences Waka Ama team. It’s apt that we are...
by The Inside Word | Nov 27, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
…quite literally, I must say! Did a short road trip with my mate back down home to Welly, there was absolutely no way I could’ve carried even half the amount of stuff I’ve acquired with me on a plane. Sadly, not only did I have to leave the beautiful...
by The Inside Word | Nov 20, 2016 | Inside Word 2017
That’s right! We want to know if you have the writing skills, personality and commitment to be a blogger for the University of Auckland’s most popular blog, The Inside Word, for 2017. Are you a student who is heading into your first year at the University of Auckland...
by The Inside Word | Nov 20, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
I know, that’s the title of the popular and revealing game. However, what ‘never have I ever’ is about is honesty – something which I am about to provide you with in regard to university. The first year is a breeze for some, a horror for others. For most,...
by The Inside Word | Nov 20, 2016 | Inside Word 2016
I’m sittin’ here in the smaller-than-expected Nelson Airport waiting for my ride. There are birds chirping right in front of me, that’s not a sight I often see in Wellington or Auckland airports. The flight was already short to begin with but as soon as I hit the...
