The map shown below has been created in an effort to improve clarity around event embargos. We endeavour to keep this map as up to date as possible however, always refer to the event website for the most up-to-date rules.
Key:
Red – used for areas that competitors (and those associated) cannot enter under any circumstances.
Orange – used for areas competitors may enter before the event date, as long as they do not possess a map.
Blue – used to show permitted routes through the embargo
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JWOC 2029 | Embargo Notice
Orienteering New Zealand (ONZ) has been awarded the hosting rights to the Junior World Orienteering Championships in November 2029. ONZ has put together a list of areas that have the potential to be used. Once a formal organising group has been formed, along with an IOF SEA assigned to the event, final decisions will be…
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NZOC 2027 | Embargo Notice
Counties Manukau Orienteering Club and Orienteering Waikato are thrilled to be hosting the NZOrienteering Championships 2027 in and around the Waikato and Counties Manukau regions, fromFriday 26 March 2027 to Monday 29 March 2027. The following embargoes will apply to competitionareas. An embargo is a restriction, which prevents athletes accessing a competition area prior to…
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Pokapū Central Champs | Embargo notice
This embargo notice is the Pokapū Central champs from 21-22 November hosted by Wellington and Orienteering Hutt Valley. Anyone found breaking this embargo or intentionally trying to gain an unfair advantage will be disqualified from competing or coaching at the relevant event and referred to Orienteering New Zealand under the Fair Play rules. MIDDLE DISTANCE…
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2027 Kings Birthday Weekend | Embargo Notice
Nelson Orienteering Club is hosting King’s Birthday Weekend from 5 to 7 June 2027. The competition includes three World Ranking Events, including the trials for the NZSS team to compete at the Southern Cross Junior Challenge in Australia. Once more we travel to Golden Bay / Mohua to experience a new navigational challenge, this time…
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Taitonga (Southern) Champs 2026 | Embargo notice
Nelson and Marlborough Orienteering Clubs are hosting the Taitonga – Southern Regional Orienteering Championships at Labour Weekend from the 24 to 26 October 2026. The following embargoes come into effect as of 1 March 2026. At this stage, we are still confirming access and personnel so please do not book any accommodation in case of a…
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2026 Tūāraki (Northern) Champs | Embargo
The area of Woodhill Forest depicted in the image on the right is strictly embargoed. It is also private property, and unauthorized access will potentially result in orienteering losing its access to the entire Woodhill Forest.
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NZSSOC26 | 16-19 July 2026 | Embargo notice
PAPO are thrilled to be hosting the 2026 New Zealand Secondary School Orienteering and Rogaine Championships in and around Ōtautahi Christchurch, from Thursday 16th July to Sunday 19th July 2026. The following embargoes will apply to competition areas. An embargo is an out of bounds restriction over specific dates, which prevents athletes accessing competition area prior…
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NISS 2026 Embargoed areas
This embargo applies to all North Island Secondary School Orienteering Champs events. Anyone found breaking this embargo or intentionally trying to gain an unfair advantage will be disqualified from competing or coaching at the relevant event. Friday 17th April SPRINT Spotswood (Spotswood Primary, Rangiatea, Spotswood College)Saturday 18th April LONG DISTANCE Barrett Domain Sunday 19th April RELAY…
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ONZ CHAMPIONSHIPS 2026 – EMBARGOED AREAS
(1) ONZ Sprint Distance – Friday 3 April 2026 – Rathkeale College, Willow Park Drive, Masterton All building and grounds at Rathkeale College are embargoed to all orienteers until the day of the event. Exception is for genuine educational purposes. (2) ONZ Middle Distance – Saturday 4 April 2026 – Rewanui Forest Park, Blairlogie The…
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Embargo Notice | 2025 Tūāraki Regional Champs
On behalf of Orienteering Bay of Plenty and Taupo Orienteering and, hosts of the Tūāraki NorthRegional Orienteering Championships 2025, we advise the following embargoes applying tocompetition areas. An embargo restricts athletes access to competition areas prior to the competition taking place, toensure unfair advantage is not gained by people visiting the area prior to competition.…
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Compass Point – May 2025
M A Y 2 0 2 5M e m b e r n e w s & v i e w s | M A Y 2 0 2 5Banner image 📷 Mia Abernathy captured fence-jumping action at the Red Kiwi School Individual ChampsAll submissions welcome for Jan to Nov news by the 20th of…
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Embargoed areas – 2026 Kings Birthday – UPDATED 22 SEP
UPDATED – 22 September 2025 Updated schedule and embargoed areas for the 2026 Kings Birthday Championships (incorporating the Auckland Triple Crown Championships) Due to overlapping events, the schedule has been revised as follows: 30 May – Saturday – Day 1 Event: Sprint Start: 2:00pm Location: Avondale College or Rangitoto College – “Bree” 31 May –…
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Oceania 2025 | Embargoes & first Bulletin
Four days of Oceania racing, a warm-up weekend and two training days are being prepared by orienteering clubs of the lower North Island. The warm-up events are on 18-19 January in Taranaki, followed by training maps in the lead-up to the four official Oceania 2025 races from 24-27 January. Oceania 2025 is supported and sanctioned by both Orienteering…
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Compass Point – October 2023
Read the full post at https://mailchi.mp/orienteering.org.nz/compass-point-october-2023 M e m b e r n e w s & v i e w s | O C T O B E R 2 0 2 3U p d a t eNotes from the GMView from the ChairE v e n t R e vi e wEuropean Championships (EOC)Polite Swiss precision wins…
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Embargo notice | JWOC Trials 16 & 17 March 2024
Auckland Orienteering Club (AOC) is hosting the trial middle race (Riverhead) on Saturday 16 March and North West Orienteering Club (NWOC) is hosting the trial long race (South Head/Woodhill) on Sunday 17 March. Public races will be held on both days following the JWOC race starts.Read JWOC2024 selection noticeEmbargoes:The following embargoes apply to competition areas.…
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Embargo Notice – NZ Orienteering Champs Easter 2024
Orienteering Bay of Plenty and Taupo Orienteering are delighted to host the NZ Foot Orienteering Champs in easter 2024. Planning is well underway, and we will be publishing the first bulletin in the near future. In the meantime, orienteers are advised that embargoes are now in place for the competition areas with immediate effect. Embargo…
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Embargo Notice for NZOC April 2023
The New Zealand Orienteering Championships 2023 will be held Friday 7th April 2023 to Monday 10th April 2023 in Hastings and Elsthorpe, hosted by Hawkes Bay Orienteering Club. (Plus a knock out Sprint Tuesday 11th April 2023). Bulletin One will be published as soon as possible. This embargo applies to all New Zealand Orienteering Championship…
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Embargo Notice – King’s Birthday Weekend 2023 – Counties Manukau/Waikato
Counties Manukau Orienteering Club and Orienteering Waikato formally invite you to attend an exciting weekend of orienteering at King’s Birthday in June 2023. The events also incorporate the Tūāraki-Northern Regional Championships for 2023. Saturday 3 June – Sprint Distance – Waikato University, Hamilton Sunday 4 June – Long Distance – Waiuku Forest South Monday 5…
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Embargo Notice for Taitonga South Island Champs 2023 – Nelson/Tasman
The 2023 Taitonga South Island Orienteering Champs (SIOC) will be held in the Nelson / Tasman area during the last weekend of January 2023 on Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, hosted by Nelson Orienteering Club. The Embargo Notice, accessible via the link, applies to all SIOC 2023 events. Anyone found breaking this embargo or…
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Feast of Navigation based School Sports in July 2023 across the top of the South Island
Te Tau Ihu NavSport Festival 2023 – Nelson / Marlborough 8-15 July 2023 Nelson OC, Marlborough OC and the NZ Rogaining Association are hosting three navigation based events for School A
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