Events blog

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2024 Australian Orienteering Champship - NZ School Orienteering Team

  • 6 October 2024

Riley Croxford, Micah Dunn and Lani Murray talk about their experiences in Australia, as part of the New Zealand School's Orienteering team.

2024 European Youth Orienteering Champs

  • 27 June 2024

Eddie Swain, along with Tide Fa'avae, raced at the 2024 European Youth Orienteering Championship (22-24 June, Szczecin, Poland). Amelia Horne caught up with Eddie to learn more about his long distance race .

Wily Weka 2023 - Cable Bay Adventure Park, Nelson - a debrief

  • 10 September 2023

The 2023 version of Wily Weka was held at the Cable Bay Adventure Park here in Nelson, and brilliantly organised by Daniel and Maegan Penney. This Rogaine came in a three and six hour version, with or without the use of mountain bikes...

 

MTBO, Sunday 4/5/2025: That was the best fun today, I can’t wait for another one. Great medium map: not too easy and not too hard. A great challenge with lots of great downhill and new trails to navigate. Excellent work NOC!

  • Claire Young

MTBO, Sunday 4/5/2025: It is slightly discouraging when Patrick Higgins passes you on his normal MTB, when you are on your e-bike, going up...

  • Steve Salmon

"Orienteering is a great teacher of resilience and finding your way in uncertain times. No day or race is ever perfect, or the same, the fun is in trying your best, learning from mistakes, and moving through nature."

  • Matt Ogden

OY1 West Bay, Nelson Lakes, Sunday 23/03/25: "Wonderful courses and thanks to the volunteers making it happen."

  • Jane Orbell