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Tag : Mapping
The ONZ Mapping Committee needs YOU!
By Christo Peters - 13 Dec 2021 - News Item

The ONZ Mapping Committee is the body responsible for mapping standards across New Zealand.  Our current convenor, Michael Wood, has announced that he is standing down so we are looking for new members to join the committee to help guide the development of the single most important part of our sport.  Anyone interested in applying or with questions […]

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Map Papers
Waterproof Paper discussion June 2020
By Michael Croxford (ONZ ELO) - 15 Jul 2021 - Blog Post

A Paper on Paper (feedback appreciated) Michael Croxford A recent discussion between a group of mappers, event organisers and competitors in New Zealand regarding paper has produced some technical advice for clubs when considering which paper to use for events big and small. The main piece of advice is horses for courses. If you are […]

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Orienteering NZ Compass Point
Compass Point – October 2020
By Joolz - 31 Oct 2020 - News Item

Member news & views S p o r t Notes from the GM View from the chair Nationals 2020 New Zealand Secondary School Team named Junior O camp What does a Convenor of Selectors do? Temu Rd quiz answer M a p p i n g Mapping committee Bulletin H i g h P e […]

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ONZ Mapping Bulletin – Oct 2020 – Impressive Use of Lidar, Change to Sprint Specification
By ONZ Mapping Committee - 21 Oct 2020 - Blog Post

Summary: We present a “lockdown project” – Cam de L’Isle’s “O-Map of New Zealand”. We discuss the powers and the limitations of Lidar data. We advise ongoing change to the sprint specification. And a Facebook group for NZ mappers. The first section is non-technical. If you’re not a mapper just read as far as you […]

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Compass Point - Orienteering New Zeland's Member Newsletter
Compass Point – August 2020
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 31 Aug 2020 - News Item

GM’s Foreword Hi all, Welcome to the August issue of Compass Point. Orienteering continues to try and function in difficult times. The escalation of Covid19 levels from the level one we were quickly used to has definitely made things more challenging. Tomorrow [Mon 31 Aug 2020] all of New Zealand will be at level 2 […]

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Orienteering NZ Controller Newsletter
ONZ Controllers Newsletter – April 2020
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 29 Apr 2020 - News Item

Welcome to the first issue of what I hope will be a regular newsletter keeping you all informed about changes and advancements in the world of orienteering.

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Orienteering NZ - Find Your Adventure
ONZ Compass Point – February 2020
By Christo Peters - 28 Feb 2020 - News Item

In this issue: View from the Chair; Club Spotlight – Hawkes Bay Orienteering; Vote 2020 – A call for ONZ Council Nominations; High Performance News; Mapping Update; Large events that are rapidly looming

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Map Training
ONZ Compass Point – October 2019
By Christo Peters - 11 Oct 2019 - News Item

The latest news update including: View from the Chair; Legends of Orienteering – Robbie; High Performance Update – 2020 Trials dates; Camps update; Club Spotlight; Map Making Course;

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Mapping Expressions of Interest
Wellington Orienteering – Expression of Interest for Mapping – due Sunday 4 August 2019
By WgtnOC - 22 Jul 2019 - News Item

Wellington Orienteering Club is hosting Nationals 2020 and so we are seeking expressions of interest for two new maps. Information on each of these maps is below. Scotts Ferry Extension (PDF 3.7MB) Osgiliath NW (PDF 752KB) Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Sarah (president@wellingtonorienteering.org.nz) otherwise we look forward to receiving your quotes by […]

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Orienteering NZ - Find Your Adventure
ONZ Compass Point – April 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 11 Apr 2019 - News Item

News Updates for April 2019 – View from the Chair; 2019 AGM and Club Forum Notice; Annual Report 2018; High Performance Update; Have Your Say; In Other News.

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Whirokino Mapping Project
Wellington Orienteering – Whirokino Mapping expression of interest by 1 March 2019
By WgtnOC - 20 Feb 2019 - News Item

Wellington Orienteering Club is seeking expressions of interest for remapping two areas that have not been used for competition in recent years.

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2019 NZOC Orienteering Nationals
Nationals2019 – Q+A to Meet the Sprint Mapper, Planner and Controller
By PAPO - 19 Feb 2019 - Blog Post

Q+A with The Sprint Mapper, Planner, and Controller.

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Wellington Orienteering – Mapping expression of interest
By WgtnOC - 11 Feb 2019 - News Item

As part of preparations for the Queen’s Birthday orienteering festival, the Wellington Orienteering Club is seeking expressions of interest for remapping two areas that have not been used for competition in recent years.

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2018 Australian Orienteering Carnival
LIDAR Orienteering Mapping Workshop during 2018 Australian Championships carnival in South Australia
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 13 Aug 2018 - Blog Post

Find out the latest in mapping, including case studies in the use of LIDAR, the new mapping specifications and converting old maps to the new mapping specifications. Friday 5 October 2018, No cost, Para Wirra National Park.

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Insight: Sport is a volunteer’s game (Hawkes Bay Today)
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 25 Jun 2018 - Blog Post

A Hawke’s Bay Orienteering club member, Amron has been drawing and constructing maps voluntarily for the past 10 years and for him, volunteers were essential for sport in the region.

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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point e-Newsletter – March 2018
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 1 Mar 2018 - News Item

in this issue: View from the Chair; AGM Notice – Confirmation of Venue, Date and Time; Event Liaison Update
NZ Annual Awards Nominations Open; New Mapping Specification; ONZ Policy Updates;

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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point e-Newsletter – October 2017
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 31 Oct 2017 - News Item

in this Issue: View from the Chair; ONZ Committee Vacancies- Round 2; Years 5-8 Orienteering Camp;
2018 Council Elections – Applications Open; High Performance Update; Event Liaison Update; ONZ Policy Updates;

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ONZMapping-Advice-to-Mappers-2017-preview
Orienteeirng NZ Mapping Bulletin 4 – August 23, 2017
By ONZ Mapping Committee - 3 Sep 2017 - Blog Post

In this edition – introduction of ISOM 2017 and the issues this creates for map management. Includes articles on the introduction of ISOM 2017 and conversions, overprint settings for colours in OCAD, good practice for symbol numbering and the introduction of a possible ISOM 2017 conversion tool.

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ISOM2017 Mapping Changes for NZ Orienteering – Mappers Resources Published
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 21 Jul 2017 - News Item

The ONZ Mapping Committee have prepared two information summaries for NZ Orienteers and Mappers on the new ISOM2017 mapping specification changes.

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ONZ Mapping Committee – Advice to Mappers for Changes to our Maps
By ONZ Mapping Committee - 2 Jul 2017 - Blog Post

Advice for NZ mappers regarding the changeover to the new IOF ISOM2017 mapping specification for standard orienteering events.

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Orienteering NZ Compass Point e-Newsletter – June 2017
By Catriona McBean - 28 Jun 2017 - News Item

In this issue: View from the Chair; ONZ Committee Vacancies; New IOF Mapping Standards; Junior Orienteering Camp; Coaching Positions for Junior Camp; High Performance Update;

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ONZ
ONZ Committee Vacancies
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 24 Jun 2017 - News Item

The first term of the ONZ Committee members are now up for renewal. Firstly, we are seeking applications for the Junior Development, MTBO and Rogaine committees.

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Mapping Changes For NZ Orienteers – June 2017
By ONZ Mapping Committee - 20 Jun 2017 - News Item

The IOF has agreed a new mapping specification for standard orienteering events. Over the next few years you will run on a mixture of old (ISOM 2000) and new (ISOM 2017) mapping. The organisers will make it clear what you are going to get.

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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point eNewsletter – April-May 2017
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 1 Jun 2017 - News Item

in this Issue: View from the Chair; ONZ New Vacancies!; 2016 ONZ Award Recipients; Oceania & Auckland World Masters Games; New Mapping Standard; High Performance Update

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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point – March 2017
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 31 Mar 2017 - News Item

View from the Chair; Notice of Annual General Meeting – Venue Details; ONZ Council Update; IOF Event Advisors Clinic – Reminder; Oceania & Auckland World Masters Games; High Performance Update

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