Camp Information Dates: Monday 14 December 2026 (arrival from 3pm) – Friday 18 December 2026 (10am departure)Venue: Teapot Valley Christian Camp, Brightwater, Tasman. 2026 ONZ Junior Camp Lead Coach Position Description: For the Lead Coach in particular, the following will apply Applications close: Friday 15 August 2026 email to gm@orienteering.org.nz 

The next Australia-New Zealand Challenge will be held in Canberra, Australia from 26 September to 04 October 2026, in conjunction with the Oceania Orienteering Championships. The Challenge will consist of an Individual Challenge, based on the Oceania Long Distance, Middle Distance and Sprint Distance Championships, and a Relay Challenge, based on the Oceania Relay Championships. […]

The fourth round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in the Druskininkai, Lithuania from 22-27 September 2026, in conjunction with the 2026 European Orienteering Championships. The programme will consist of a long distance, middle distance and relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 8 men and 8 women in all […]

The MTBO Selection Panel has selected the following team to contest the AUS-NZL MTBO Challenge that takes will be contested as part of the Australian MTBO champs help in Ballarat, Victoria 8-11 October 2026 W21 Marquita Gelderman, North West  Lisa Haycock, Bay of Plenty  W40 Karyn Kerrison, Bay of Plenty  Tui Hambrook, Bay of Plenty Nicole […]

Following an appeal being upheld, an independent selection panel was convened to reselect the Men’s team for World Cup 3. In accordance with the ONZ Appeals Policy, the reselections are a result of an Appeals Panel decision approved by the Board and are therefore final and binding and not subject to appeal by any athlete. […]

An was convened to hear an appeal to the Men’s World Cup 3 selections. The appeal was made on grounds:  1.4 (a) Selection criteria were not followed and/or implemented  1.4 (b) Athlete was not afforded a reasonable opportunity to satisfy the selection criteria.  The Appeals Panel recommended to the Board that the appeal be upheld […]

UPDATE 25 June – Matilda Trowsdale has withdrawn interest in attending so has been removed as a reserve. UPDATE 23 June – No appeals have been received so the team has now been finalised. UPDATE 18 June – In accordance with the ONZ Appeals Policy, the convenor of selectors has been approached regarding team selections […]

UPDATE – An appeal was received so the team will remain provisional until the appeal has been considered and any future actions resulting from the appeal (should it be upheld) are actioned. The Senior Selection Panel have named the following team for the third round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in […]

Two teams of equal ability will be selected to compete for the Southern Cross Trophy against the six Australian states and the Australian Capital Territory in the 2026 Australian Schools Championships. The championships will be held in the ACT as part of the Oceania carnival which runs from 26 September to 4 October 2026. The […]

ANZ Challenge, Australian MTBO Champs Ballarat, Victoria 8-11 October 2026 Selection Criteria Qualification Criteria Applications must be sent to peteswanson64@gmail.com  by 30th June 2026. Note – NZ riders attending these champs, may also be interested in attending the ACT/NSW MTBO champs the weekend after  – 17-18 October.

The third round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in Vyšší Brod, Czechia from 5-9 August 2026. The programme will consist of a long distance, middle distance and relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 8 men and 8 women in all individual competitions and up to 3 teams per […]

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 […]

Team ManagementManager – Sarah Stewart, AucklandCoach – Kieran Woods Auckland

UPDATE 13 April 2026 – With not approaches to the Convenor of Selectors, all teams have been finalised barring any late withdrawals. UPDATE 8 April 2026 – The EYOC Team has been updated as both Charlie Milne and Emily Reeves are not able to attend. Reserves Josie Hua (W16) and Arya Chebbi have been promoted […]

The European Youth Orienteering Championships (EYOC) 2026 will be held in Brno, Czechia from 17th -21st July 2025. EYOC will consist of a Long distance race, an Individual Sprint, and a Forest Relay.  This position would suit someone who intends to travel to the event. ONZ has not allocated a budget to this role so applicants would be required to cover all their […]

In accordance with the ONZ Appeals Policy, the JWOC Women’s Team will remain provisional as we have received an appeal to selections. The selection of Men’s team has now been approved as no appeals have been received. REMAINING PROVISIONAL (subject to result of appeal) Women Rachel Baker, Wellington Tide Fa’avae, Nelson Phoebe Hunt, Peninsula and […]

The 2026 Mountain Bike Orienteering World Championships (WMTBOC) and the Junior World Championships (JWMTBOC), will be hosted in Mora, Sweden, 24-30 August 2026. This event is also Round 2 of the CX80 MTB Orienteering World Cup organised by The Swedish Orienteering Federation and IFK Mora Orienteering Club . There will be no specific trial event in […]

UPDATE 28/3/26 – The WUOC and EYOC Teams have been finalised. The JWOC Women’s Team is currently subject to an appeal so remains provisional while the JWOC Men’s Team has been finalised. UPDATE 23/3/26 – In accordance with the ONZ Team Selections Appeals Policy, the convenor of selectors was contacted to discuss team selection within 48hrs […]

Update 29/3/26 – The Senior Selection Panel has approved the addition of Zefa Fa’avae and Felix Hunt to the team. The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named the following athletes to attend Round 2 of the Orienteering World Cup in Skara-Lidköping, Sweden from 28-31 May 2026. Women Rachel Baker, Wellington Georgia Lindroos, Auckland […]

The second round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in Skara-Lidköping, Sweden from 28-31 May 2026. The programme will consist of a sprint, knock-out and sprint relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 8 men and 8 women in all individual competitions and up to 4 teams in the sprint […]

ONZ is happy to announce this year’s Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) Management Team. JWOC takes place in  in  Karlskrona, Sweden, 29 June to 4 July 2026.  Yvette Baker has been appointed as the team manager with Tane Cambridge and Renee Beveridge as coaches. 

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 University Orienteering Championships (WUOC) take place in Vila Real, Portugal, 28 July to 1 August 2026. Orienteering. Orienteering New Zealand (ONZ) is inviting applications for both Coach and Manager Positions.  These positions would suit someone who intends to travel to the event. ONZ has not allocated a budget to these roles so applicants would […]

Update 24 Feb 2026 – Magnus Bengtsson appointed WOC Manager Update 9 Feb 2026 – Team Confirmed (no longer provisional) with one spot to be decided. The Orienteering New Zealand Senior Selection Panel has named the following athletes to attend the World Orienteering Championships (WOC) in Genova, Italy, from 6–11 July 2026. The remaining men’s […]

This update supersedes the previous JWOC Selection notice posted 19 November The Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) 2026 are scheduled to be held in Karlskrona, Sweden from 29 June – 4 July 2026. JWOC will consist of individual Sprint, Middle, and Long distance races, a Sprint Relay and a Forest Relay. Classes are: New Zealand […]

The first round of the 2026 IOF World Cup will be held in Ascona-Locano, Switzerland from24-26 April 2026. The programme will consist of a sprint, knock-out and sprint relay. New Zealand is entitled to enter up to 8 men and 8 women in all individual competitions andup to 4 teams in the sprint relay. Selection […]

The following athletes have expressed interest in selection for the 2026 World Orienteering Championships (WOC) team:. Women Renee Beveridge Kaia Jorgensen Georgia Lindroos Amber Riddle Laura Robertson Penelope Salmon Briana Steven Zara Stewart Zara Toes Men Nathan Borton Tommy Hayes Felix Hunt Jakob Knoef Joseph Lynch Tim Robertson Kieran Woods Athletes are reminded that any […]

New Zealand and Australia will compete in an Elite Test Match as part of the Oceania Sprint Orienteering Championships, held from 24 to 26 January on the Central Coast, NSW. The NZ Senior Selection panel has named the following team: Knock Out Sprint Men Nathan Borton Felix Hunt Joseph Lynch Women Kaia Joergensen Georgia Lindroos […]

The Junior World Orienteering Championships (JWOC) 2026 will be held in Karlskrona, Sweden from 29 June – 4 July 2026. JWOC will consist of individual Sprint, Middle, and Long race, a Sprint Relay and a Forest Relay. Position Descriptions2026 JWOC Coach Position Description2026 JWOC Manager Position Description ONZ Invites applications for both positions by Friday 20 February 2026. Please send expressions of […]

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