Welcome to the New Zealand Dragon Boat Association

The NZDBA is the national body for the sport of Dragon Boating in NZ, known as the "peak sporting body".

The members of the NZDBA are the following Regional Dragon Boat Associations:

The NZDBA represents all Dragon Boat Paddlers in New Zealand and is affiliated to the Oceania Dragon Boat Federation and is a full member of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF), which is the controlling body for the sport on a worldwide basis. 

Our Vision: To encourage excellence in Dragon Boating as a fit for life sport. For anyone and everyone.
More paddlers, better.


IRD GST number: 94 497 000

Charities number: CC54552

Societies register: 1186489

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