More than 500 competitors tackled the spectacular sand dune terrain at Leighton’s Farm, South Head, for a compact but deceptively demanding rogaine that rewarded smart navigation as much as speed. The condensed map and tightly packed controls, designed by 14-year-old Course Planner Quinn Harris kept competitors making tactical decisions from start to finish. A remarkable […]

There will be four competition classes during the trial weekend. Competitors will be divided into classes according to their gender and age.To facilitate trialling for multiple teams; WUOC, JWOC and EYOC U18 have been combined into one class per gender (Men and Women).• M16 Men born in 2010 or later• W16 Men born in 2010 […]

As we build up to this year’s Junior Camp, we are now asking for applications for this year’s Lead Coach.   The 2025 Junior Camp (Year 9-13) is being hosted by Auckland Orienteering Club and is being run out of Houghton’s Bush Camp in Muriwai between Thu 11th and Thu 15th December 2025. Orienteering New Zealand would like to invite applications for the Junior Camp […]

Sprint – St Cuthbert’s CollegeThe sprint event turned into a true test – even for the hardy Blunt umbrellas – as torrential rain, wild winds, and saturated conditions made for a challenging day. Despite the weather, 13 marshals were stationed around the course, joined by many dedicated club and family members who braved the elements […]

Nine people attended the Controller’s Course in Auckland for both days, at least in part. We had 10 on Saturday, but Imogene Scott was in labour on Sunday – she gets full marks for working right up until birth! Callum Wishart was also there adding to his technical knowledge, just before his new role at ONZ […]

AKSS Relay – 6 May  Entries for this have closed on Wednesday 30 May.  AKSS Individual Long – 22 May This will take place in Waiuku Forest. More precise details will be available on the Schools’ Orienteering page, Counties Manukau Orienteering page AND College Sport. However, for those schools who know how it all works, entries are […]

Are you a course planner, controller, or event organiser looking to level up your skills? Whether you’re aiming for certification or simply keen to learn more about the role of a controller, this two-day clinic is for you. Led by Alister Metherell (PAPO) on behalf of Orienteering NZ, this interactive workshop balances classroom discussions, field […]

Add these significant inter- regional competition dates in your diary: • Friday 25 April 2025: North Island Secondary Schools Champs, Wesley College & Muir’s farm.• Friday 25 / Saturday 26 April 2025: South Island Secondary Schools Champs, Cromwell & Alexandra• Friday 11 July 2025 NZ Secondary School Orienteering Champs, Auckland What’ we’ve seen happening around the regions […]

The transition to forest orienteering begins in Term 2. Competition events can feel a little daunting. There is support available at the forest event on 12 May, in Woodhill Forest with experienced senior secondary school students around to help you out and get you started. Send an email detailing your name, age and where you live, […]

Invitation for expressions of interest from appropriately experienced course planners and controllers for the 2017 World Masters and Oceania international championship events to be held in the Auckland area in April 2017.

The Auckland World Masters Games 2017 Orienteering information flier has been published.
Download it now from the Orienteeering NZ World Masters Games 2017 page.

The Organising Committee of World Masters Games 2017 is thrilled to share some news. Twenty-eight sports have been confirmed into the official programme. They are: Athletics, Archery, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Canoe / Kayak, Cycling, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Orienteering, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, Shooting, Softball, Squash, Surf Life Saving, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Touch […]