Aoraki Dragons is the Regional Sports Organisation that provides equipment and resources for Dragon Boat training, events and race regatta in the South Island of New Zealand. Primarily based in Christchurch it includes operations in Marlborough (Blenheim) and Otago (Dunedin, Cromwell). Aoraki is affiliated to the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association (NZDBA), which is affiliated to the Oceania Dragon Boat Federation and the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). See more...

Latest news

Call for nominations for Aoraki President, Secretary and Treasurer. Etc.

18 Jun 2025

Final reminder. Nominations for President, Secretary or Treasurer of Aoraki Dragons (incl Bio and a spiel on what you "bring to the table" to tackle the issues that face us as Dragon Boaters. · Read more

A look at season fees

25 Jun 2025

After our AGM, some of our member Clubs have asked about the need for a fee increase... · Read more

2025 Aoraki Awards

02 Jun 2025

Aoraki honoured our champions of the sport for 2024-25. Including Jess Facoory, Ryan Facoory, Shaun Peers, Zonta Dragons and Rainbow Warriors, Amy Meikle-McClurg, Oxford Dragons, Amazon Hearts, and Duncan Rogers · Read more

Upcoming events

Sweeps, Managers & Coaches Evening

Fri 12 Sep 2025 18:00 — 21:00

Kaiapoi Working Mens Club

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Team's Sweep's, Managers and Coaches

Spring Regatta

Sun 14 Sep 2025 10:00 — 16:00

Lake Pegasus

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Pursuit Racing

Sun 12 Oct 2025 10:00 — 15:00

Lake Rua (part of Roto Kohatu)

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Aoraki Open

Sun 23 Nov 2025 09:00 — 17:00

Lake Ruger

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Mid Summer

Sun 18 Jan 2026 10:00 — 16:00

Kerrs Reach

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South Islands Champs 2026

Sat 14 Feb 2026 08:00 — 18:00

Lake Ruataniwha

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Ruataniwha proved to be a great venue last year. So we are going back (but earlier in the season)