24/4/2026 – WOC Team is completely finalised with the inclusion of Jakob Knoef. 15/4/2026 – The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named Jakob Knoef for the remaining men’s WOC sprint position, in both the Individual Sprint and Knock-Out Sprint. Nathan Borton has been named as reserve for both events. Both these new additions […]

Magnus Bengtsson has been appointed as New Zealand Manager of the World Orienteering Championships (WOC) being held Genova, Italy from 6-11 July 2026. Magnus, who is currently based in Sweden, has been Assistant Team Manager in 2024 & 2025 and is a former ONZ Board Member.

The World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) 2026 will be held in Genova, Italy from 6-11 July 2026. WOC will consist of a sprint, a knock-out sprint, and a sprint relay. Position Descriptions2026 WOC Manager Position Description ONZ Invites applications for both positions by Friday 20 February 2026. Please send expressions of interest to gm@orienteering.org.nz

The World Orienteering Championships (WOC) 2026 are scheduled to be held in Genova, Italy from 6-11 July 2026. WOC will consist of a sprint, a knock-out sprint, and a sprint relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter: Additionally, the current Regional (Oceania) Champions in each format, sprint and knock-out sprint, may be entered into the […]