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Tag : Volunteer Training
‘Intro to controlling’ session
By Joolz - 30 Apr 2022 - News Item

Do you want to learn more about the practical nature around the placement of controls? Do you know when to NOT use a control placement? How do you avoid bingo controls? How far before the event should you start checking off the map and courses? If any clubs have any members who they also think […]

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Interested in becoming a Controller?
By Christo Peters - 30 Jun 2021 - News Item

Is your club short of A or B level controllers?  Perhaps you have helped with the planning or controlling of local events and are keen to take the next step?  Maybe you have been involved in the past and you would like to update your knowledge?  The Technical Committee are keen to help by running […]

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Addressing Volunteer Burnout
By Christo Peters - 29 Jun 2021 - News Item

Working with clubs to reduce volunteer burnout is a key project for Orienteering New Zealand in 2021. Orienteering in New Zealand is underpinned by a strong culture of volunteerism. Organising orienteering events requires a wide range of skills; from technical orienteering specific skills to building strong relationships with landowners or running the finances of clubs.   […]

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Controllers Clinic being held in Nelson – August 8 & 9 2020
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 24 Jul 2020 - News Item

Nelson Orienteering are hosting a 2 day Controllers Clinic on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2020. The clinic will be run by Marquita Gelderman (an IOF Adviser). We are inviting you to come and join us. This would interest orienteering course planners and controllers that want to start on the path to being an […]

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Compass Point - Orienteering New Zeland's Member Newsletter
ONZ Compass Point – July 2020
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 8 Jul 2020 - News Item

Subscribe to Compass Point Emails or update your preferences July 2020 – GM’s Foreword Hi all, Welcome to another issue of Compass Point. Since our last newsletter most club events have been able to be run as normal. Like other organisations we have faced a number of rescheduling challenges. Despite this, I am pleased to […]

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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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Orienteering NZ - Find Your Adventure
ONZ Compass Point – July 2019
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 31 Jul 2019 - News Item

Latest news including – International Team Travel Policy Consultation; View from the Chair; Event Liaison Update; High Performance Update; Other News; GM Starting New Adventure;

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ONZ
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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IOF Harassment Policy
IOF Policy on Preventing Sexual Harassment and Abuse in Orienteering
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 23 Oct 2018 - News Item

Orienteering NZ fully supports the IOF in the development of this policy on preventing harassment within our sport.
The full policy (in PDF format) is available on the IOF website and on the Orienteering NZ website “Policy and Procedures” page.

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Volunteer Training: Thriving Under Fire (TUF) Programme
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 6 Sep 2018 - Blog Post

The award winning TUF (Thriving Under Fire) programme has recently been launched on SportTutor. This programme is relevant and available to everyone who deals with ‘passionate people’ in any sporting context. Over the course of four self-paced modules, you’ll learn how to understand and respond to an upset person, manage your own emotions when faced with […]

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Junior Camp
ONZ 2018 Junior Orienteering Training Camp and U23 Camp Applications OPEN (Updated)
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 4 Sep 2018 - News Item

Applications are invited for the ONZ 2018 Junior and U23 Orienteering Camps

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Netsafe
Email Scam Alert: Orienteering Clubs and Volunteers targeted
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 17 Aug 2018 - Blog Post

A local orienteering club has reported they have recently (Thursday 16 Aug 2018) received a targeted email scam attempt. The attempt was not successful and the club has reported it to Netsafe and ONZ.

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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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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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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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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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Your Industry Needs You
Outdoor Industry Advisory Group – Expressions of Interest by 16 June 2017 (NZRA)
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 13 Jun 2017 - News Item

Skills Active are setting up an industry advisory group for the outdoor sector to help advise on training pathways and how to attract and retain staff.

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IOF Event Clinic
New Orienteering Event Advisers educated in Auckland, NZ (IOF News)
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 28 Apr 2017 - Blog Post

The International Orienteering Federation (IOF) conducted an Event Advisers Clinic in Auckland, New Zealand on April 28th. The Clinic was held on the rest day of the World Masters Orienteering Championships 2017.

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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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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point e-Newsletter – November 2016
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 6 Dec 2016 - News Item

View from the Chair; ONZ Appointments & Vacancies – NEW!; Orienteering Australia Scholarship; IOF Commission Vacancies
Tom Reynolds appointed to IOF Medical Commission; High Performance Update & Squads; PAPO Year 5-8 Camp Invitation Reminder; World Masters Games;

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Oceania + World Masters Orienteering Championships - Auckland 2017
Call for Oceania & World Masters Orienteering Volunteers
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 2 Sep 2016 - News Item

Call for volunteers for next year’s Oceania and World Masters Orienteering Champs 2017. View Shaun Collins presentation slides on the organisational challenges in bringing it together.

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Orienteering NZ Mapping Bulletin 2 – 13 July 2016
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 13 Jul 2016 - Blog Post

includes 17th International Conference on Orienteering Mapping; ONZ Mappers List; OCAD Tips and Traps; Topo Map Extents; Drawing Conventions; Mapping Requests;

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ONZ
Orienteering NZ Compass Point e-Newsletter – June 2016
By ONZ Online Coordinator - Roger Woodroofe - 30 Jun 2016 - News Item

View from the Chair; NZSS Team Announcement Date; ONZ Appointments & Vacancies; High Performance Update;
2016 Junior & Regional Squad Camps; 2017 World Masters Games & Oceania Updates & Call for Volunteers; IOF Environment Commission;

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