Welcome to Auckland
Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud is two South Pacific islands blending cultures from around the world, stunning scenery and a host of exciting activities. Aotearoa is an adrenaline junky playground and host to the 2025 World University Championships in one of the most unique waterski venues in the world – a dormant Volcanic crater moments from the highlights of Auckland City.
Exploring NZ
Adventure activities, amazing scenery, wineries and other activities to make the most of your visit.
Spectators
Come and watch the action on the water at the Orakei Basin.
Skier Event Info
Information for teams attending the event including social events and familiarisation.
Merchandise
Check out & purchase the official event merchandise and event tickets.
A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Please support those supporting our waterski community.
HelloClub
Saving your club time and money
As used by AWSC to significantly reduce time, cost and effort managing menberships and booking ski tows.
Keep track of your members, bookings and finances effortlessly. Manage all aspects of your club in one place, anytime and from any device. Integrated with existing finance solutions such as Xero to automate reconciliations and reminders.
No more paper forms and spreadsheets!
Global Survey
Survey & Construction Technology
We pride ourselves on innovation and remaining at the forefront of technology for the New Zealand surveying, machine control, and construction industries.
Our positioning technology minimises capture, design and construction costs, delivering higher productivity, quality control, and safety to the entire project.
https://globalsurvey.co.nz/
Auckland Water Ski Club
Host site for the University Worlds
Mere minutes from the central city, the site is one of NZ’s premier waterski sites.
Nautique Boats.
The Ski Nautique is the highest performing waterski boat on the planet, setting more world records and personal bests than anything else on the market. With a blended carbon-fiber and fiberglass construction process that creates the perfect balance of strength and weight, this record-setting model is your ticket to skiing to your highest potential. Including the patented MicroTuner® technology, the Ski Nautique delivers the softest wakes imaginable and delivers an unparalleled waterski experience.
Pink Bins NZ
Saving your club time and money
Pink Bins provide reliable skip bin hire and rubbish skip hire to the greater Auckland region.
They also offer a wide range of other services such as a portaloo hire, flexible and commercial waste bags, and asbestos removal in Auckland. For over 25 years they have serviced both commercial and domestic customers, Auckland wide, alongside tight schedules.
pinkbins.co.nz
0800 746 524
Luxury Cruising NZ
Luxury Charters | Fishing | Watersports
Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf offers a veritable playground of on and in-water actvities.
Luxury Cruising aims to deliver boutique cruises that delight our clients and are remembered as an experience of a lifetime. They pride themselves on giving customers an unforgettable cruising experience. LCNZ is run by Steve Cockeram, former #1 Pro waterskier, NZ Champion and World Cup winning slalomer.
Steve is offering great rates to fellow waterskiers: https://www.luxurycruisingnz.co.nz/bespoke-enquiry
Auckland Water Ski Club
Host site for the University Worlds
Mere minutes from the central city, the site is one of NZ’s premier waterski sites.