Waka Ama Word Sprints, Singapore 2026

Singapore is hosting the 2026 Waka Ama World Sprints, New Zealanders planning on attending should read our current travel advisory here and the information provided by the organisers here.

Before you go

All New Zealanders planning on attending the Waka Ama World Sprints are encouraged to:

• Register your details with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the SafeTravel website. SafeTravel is the official registration facility for New Zealanders travelling or living overseas. If you register with us, we're able to relay important information and account for your safety and wellbeing, as part of New Zealand's consular response to an overseas emergency.
• Ensure you have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place. Make sure it provides cover for any pre-existing conditions as well as any activities you wish to undertake that may be excluded from regular policies. 
• Know before you go. Some activities that are legal or acceptable in New Zealand can attract serious penalties in Singapore, check out our travel advice before you go.
• Check out our SafeTravel website for further information on getting ready to travel and advice on what to do when things go wrong.

Contacts

New Zealand High Commission Singapore

Street Address:
 1 George Street, Level 21-04, Singapore 049145

Telephone:
+65 6235 9966

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/singapore

Hours
 Reception/Consular hours: Mon - Thu 0900-1300hrs (appointment required). 

Office hours: Mon - Fri 0830-1700hrs

New Zealanders in need of urgent consular assistance can call the 24/7 consular emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20.