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Compass Point – January 2024
Compass Point – January 2024
By Christo Peters - 5 Feb 2024 - News Item

Member news & views | JANUARY 2024 Read online at http://eepurl.com/iJrs2U UpdateNotes from the GMView from the ChairEvents2024 NZ O Champs – Nationals | Bay of Plenty2024 Katoa Po | TaupōWorld Orienteering Day2024 King’s Birthday | Golden Bay Event ReviewOceania Knock Out Sprints A chat with …Alistair Landels SportMoc’s new van revealAuckland school’s orienteeringONZ Board […]

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Compass Point – October 2021
Compass Point – October 2021
By Christo Peters - 31 Oct 2021 - News Item

Update Note from the GM View from the Chair Sport Junior Camp cancelled, regional camps to take its place. High Performance update – NZ HiPOs – Scotland 2024 campaign We need a new Event Liaison Officer – could this be you? ONZ fixed term Marketing, Communications and Promotions Advisor. Will vaccinations become mandatory in orienteering? […]

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Compass Point – September 2021
Compass Point – September 2021
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 30 Sep 2021 - News Item

Member news & views | SEPTEMBER 2021 Update Note from the GM View from the Chair Sport Increased ONZ Focus on Sprint Orienteering High Performance update – World Cup round 2, Sweden Understanding our membership Club forum Updated ONZ guidelines for club events at level 2 Sports People Interview with ONZ Chair Peter Swanson Events […]

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Interview with ONZ Chairperson Peter Swanson
Interview with ONZ Chairperson Peter Swanson
By Christo Peters - 29 Sep 2021 - News Item

This month Southland Orienteering Club’s (SOC’s) fantastic little newsletter featured an interview with ONZ’s Chairperson which was well worth sharing.  Thank you to Sally Duston for allowing us to share this great interview.  In the interview Peter shares insights into his involvement in Orienteering as well as ONZ’s structure.  Well worth a read!  Click here […]

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Compass Point – August 2021
Compass Point – August 2021
By Christo Peters - 5 Sep 2021 - News Item

Member news & views  |  AUGUST 2021 Update Note from the GM  View from the Chair Sport Junior Camp Registrations now open Orienteering and Covid – a brief look at things in the UK High performance update – World Cup Event Two Understanding our membership Club forum New club/school resources launched Do orienteers improve with age? Sports People Interview […]

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Compass Point – July 2021
Compass Point – July 2021
By Christo Peters - 2 Aug 2021 - News Item

Member news and views Update Note from the GM View from the Chair Sport No New Zealand-based Team at WOC, but still a bronze! The Southern Cross Challenge has been cancelled – what now? Junior Camp Update High performance update Events NZSS Champs Round-up Oceania Update ONZ Updates What is your national Council up to […]

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Compass Point – April 2021
Compass Point – April 2021
By Christo Peters - 3 May 2021 - News Item

Update Note from the GM View from the Chair Sport National Orienteering Awards announced JWOC paper team named 2021-2025 ONZ Strategic Plan released – a new focus for our sport Sports People Interview with ONZ Council Member Tom Reynolds Events Queens Birthday Weekend – 5-7 June 2021 2021 Australian Champs NZ MTBO Champs Nationals round-up […]

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ONZ Release 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
ONZ Release 2021-2025 Strategic Plan
By Christo Peters - 2 May 2021 - News Item

As advised in the last compass point, the ONZ Council is pleased to release the latest strategic plan for orienteering, which takes us through to 2025. Many thanks to all the contributors to the plan, and we encourage all members to have a read, and be informed about the areas of priority which ONZ will […]

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2021 AGM on Thursday 15th April – We are going online again!
2021 AGM on Thursday 15th April – We are going online again!
By Christo Peters - 30 Mar 2021 - News Item

Following discussions with 2021 Nationals hosts NWOC, ONZ will be holding this year’s AGM online on Thursday 15th April at 7:30pm.  We are asking all attendees to RSVP here. We ask that clubs submit any remits or items for discussion to the General Manager by Monday 5th April. The agenda and annual report will both be circulated to […]

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Compass Point – February 2021
Compass Point – February 2021
By Christo Peters - 28 Feb 2021 - News Item

M e m b e r   n e w s   &   v i e w s   |   F E B R U A R Y   2 0 2 1  U p d a t e Note from the GM View from the Chair S p o r t Wairarapa Orienteers are out of hibernation Get involved, Join […]

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ONZ Compass Point – May 2020
ONZ Compass Point – May 2020
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 29 May 2020 - News Item

In this issue: GM’s foreword View from the Chair ONZ Covid-19 Update  Club Spotlight – PAPO NZ Champs Update Oceania Update Major Events Update Expressions of Interest for Junior Camp Manager and Coaches Medal Survey Slack resource sharing platform Minecraft Orienteering GM’s Foreword Hi all, In recent weeks we have entered level two.  For most […]

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Orienteering New Zealand 2020 Business Plan – Final Consultation Document
Orienteering New Zealand 2020 Business Plan – Final Consultation Document
By Christo Peters - 5 Jan 2020 - News Item

The proposed 2020 Business Plan for member consultation is available. We invite all members to read this document and provide any additional feedback by 31 January 2020.

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Vacancies: Applications to be a member of the 2020 ONZ Council
Vacancies: Applications to be a member of the 2020 ONZ Council
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 20 Dec 2019 - News Item

There will be two vacancies on the Orienteering NZ National Council this year. The 2020 ONZ Annual General Meeting will see the retirement of long serving member Jane Harding and current council member Lynn McBain as part of ONZ’s constitutional rotation policy.

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ONZ Compass Point – June 2019
ONZ Compass Point – June 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 28 Jun 2019 - News Item

News Updates from Orienteering NZ – including National Volunteer Week; ONZ General Manager applications invited; View from the Chair; Event Liaison Update; High Performance Update; WorkSafe NZ Policy Clarification; Sport NZ – Healthy Active Learning; Review of Walking Access Act 2008

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Applications invited for position of Orienteering NZ General Manager
Applications invited for position of Orienteering NZ General Manager
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 26 Jun 2019 - News Item

The term of the current General Manager ends in late September, and the Council are now inviting applications from people who may have an interest in this role. Closing date for applications is July 15th 2019.

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ONZ Compass Point – May 2019
ONZ Compass Point – May 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 27 May 2019 - News Item

May Update e-Newsletter from ONZ including: Have Your Say – Major Events; Vacancies; View from the Chairs; 2019 AGM & Club Forum; New Council Members; New Life Members; Event Liaison Update; High Performance Update; and other news…

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ONZ Compass Point – April 2019
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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Orienteering NZ Annual Report 2018
Orienteering NZ Annual Report 2018
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 10 Apr 2019 - News Item

The Orienteering NZ Annual Report for 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2018 is available for download. Includes reports from the Chairperson, General Manager, Make it easy, sustaining growth, enhancing performances, financials, International representation and results, awards, trophies, club membership statistics and event participation numbers.

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ONZ Compass Point – February 2019
ONZ Compass Point – February 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 11 Feb 2019 - News Item

Latest News Updates including View from the Chair; 2019 Council Elections; High Performance Update; Event Liaison Update; have your Say on Trophies and Southern Cross Challenge (NZ Schools Team); MTBO Controlling and Organising Workshop; Condolences and other news.

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2019 ONZ Council Elections Applications Close 28 February 2019
2019 ONZ Council Elections Applications Close 28 February 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 29 Jan 2019 - News Item

2 vacancies for Orienteering NZ Council Members are now open and will close on 28 February 2019.

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2019 Orienteering NZ Council Vacancies
2019 Orienteering NZ Council Vacancies
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 4 Dec 2018 - News Item

Orienteering NZ is inviting applications from suitable applicants for two vacancies on the Council.

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ONZ Compass Point – September 2018
ONZ Compass Point – September 2018
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 27 Sep 2018 - News Item

including: Junior and U23 Camp Registrations closing; Events Update; View from the Chair; High Performance Update; Events Liaison Update;

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Council Extraordinary Vacancy – Update
By Catriona McBean - 15 Jun 2018 - News Item

2pm Following the announcement earlier today (below) of the applications for the ONZ Council Extraordinary Vacancy, Tommy Hayes has advised his withdrawal. Therefore, in accordance with the Orienteering NZ Constitution, Alison Comer has been appointed to the vacancy.   11.30am Applications have now closed for the ONZ Council Extraordinary Vacancy. Two applications were received which […]

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