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Thank you to the Twizel community and everyone for such a great week of racing for the Rowing NZ Maadi Regatta and the memorable moments! Ka kite anō, see you next time 👋🏼
Maadi Regatta ![]()
Racing has now been completed, and the lake is open for boating.![]()
Thank you for your co-operation this week.![]()
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Karl Morgan![]()
Regatta Control
Rowing NZ Maadi Finals parking!!! Get your tickets at the link below and make it a speedy process at the gate 👌🏼 
Maadi Regatta 2026 – Finals Parking
www.eventbookings.com
Maadi Regatta 2026 – Finals Parking Tickets $15/day or $25 for Friday and Saturday Parking for Heats, Reps and Semi-Finals is free Funds raised from Parking are reinvested into the South Island Ro…
Lake Ruataniwha Lake Closure![]()
Meridian South Island Secondary Schools![]()
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The regatta is now complete and the lake is open ![]()
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Thank you for your support and co-operation![]()
Regatta Control
2026 Meridian South Island Secondary Schools Championships![]()
Lake Closure![]()
Please be advised that in accordance with the Ecan Navigation Safety Bylaws, Lake Ruataniwha will be closed to power driven vessels for the Meridian South Island Secondary Schools Championships on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th March 2026![]()
The lake will remain closed after racing on Saturday to allow for crew training.![]()
Lake reopening at the completion of racing on Sunday will be advised on the South Island Rowing Facebook page.![]()
Your cooperation with the above closure is greatly appreciated in order to allow this event to take place.![]()
Karl Morgan![]()
Regatta Control
We are ready to welcome our South Island schools for a big weekend of racing at the biggest ever SISS Championships! Look forward to welcoming you to our Meridian Rowing Centre at Max Smith Park. Come on down, or jump on the live stream – it’s set to be a great weekend of rowing!
Camping on site for Self-Contained Motorhomes and Caravans![]()
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South Island Rowing is offering a limited number of camp sites for self-contained motorhomes and caravans for regattas at $30 per night for 2 persons. Pre regatta please contact the Secretary John O’Connor at secretary@ruataniwha.co.nz or register at the Regatta Secretary office at the regatta.
Documentation for the 50th AGM is now available to view on the SIR website, link below. Printed versions of the Annual Report will be available on the day.
Official Documentation – South Island Rowing
ruataniwha.co.nz
Annual Report 2024-25 Annual Report 2023-24 Annual Report 2022-23 Annual Report (6 months to 30th June) 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 2020 Annual Report 2019