News
May 2025 News
Published Tue 27 May 2025
President’s introduction
Kia ora all. We've hosted 2 more massive events! Thanks Fiona McBryde, Stu Lynch, Steve Pyatt, Lisa Mead and Jenny Cade for Rogaine 1 and Dave Middleton, Geoff Mead and Lisa Mead for Rogaine 2. These were both record setting for local events in term of number of participants. I also have to thank the general membership for stepping up to the plate when we rolled out our new approach to volunteer jobs without warning. We didn't know what to expect, but we have ripped the bandaid off and are not looking back. The critical feedback was also really appreciated and is helping us reorient other parts of the club around this operating model to reflect the diversity of priorities throughout the membership.
Newsletter Contents
- Auckland Calendar of Events
- Club Nights
- Key events around New Zealand
- Controller's Clinic in Auckland
- Great Forest Rogaine
- Schools Orienteering
- AKSS Rogaine Champs
- NZSS Champs
- North West's Rogaine Series 2025
- Graze & North West
- Member News
- Club Website
- Mapping Opportunity
- North West Club Champs
- North West Club shirts
- Member Awards
- ONZ Awards
- AKSS Sprint Series Results
- AKSS Individual Champs results
- New Members
Auckland Calendar of Events
The next event in the Auckland Calendar is Rogaine 3 in the North West Rogaine Series for 2025. The event will be held on Sunday 8 June on the Grass Track Road map at the Muriwai end of Woodhill Forest. Details here.
Club Nights
Club nights are held every second Wednesday, at 6:30pm, at St George’s Scout Hall, 13 Griffin Ave, Epsom. The next session on Wednesday 4 June, will cover Rogaine Series and Kings Birthday race recaps and analysis.
Other Auckland events
Details of all upcoming events in the wider Auckland area for 2025 will be added to our NWOC website here New Zealand wide events are on Orienteering New Zealand’s website here
Key events coming up around NZ
Controllers Clinic - 28 & 29 June
Are you a course planner, controller, or event organiser looking to level up your skills? Whether you're aiming for certification or simply keen to learn more about the role of a controller, this two-day clinic is for you!
Led by Alister Metherell (PAPO) on behalf of Orienteering NZ, this interactive workshop balances classroom discussions, field exercises, and lively debate. You’ll gain valuable insights into event fairness, technical details, hazard management, and much more.
Where: Auckland Region, specific location TBC
See topics to be covered and more details here
Interested? Sign up via EnterO to register and receive further details.
If you're unsure whether this clinic is right for you, please contact Guy Cory-Wright guy.corywright@gmail.com
Great Forest Rogaine - Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua - 26 July 2025
Entries are open for the 2025 Great Forest Rogaine (GFR). GFR is a fun, team navigation challenge where you try to collect as many controls as you can in the time allowed. There are 3 or 6 hour events and you can do it on foot or on a mtb. A great adventure to do with friends and family. Details here Entries close 22 July.
Schools Orienteering
Next event - AKSS Rogaine Champs - Sunday 8 June
NZ Secondary School Champs - Friday 11 July to Sunday 13 July
| Sprint | Friday 11 July 2025 | Epsom, Auckland – St Cuthbert’s College |
| Long Distance | Saturday 12 July 2025 | Woodhill Forest, Auckland – Mushroom Rd |
| Relay | Sunday 13 July 2025 | Woodhill Forest, Auckland – Celebre |
Given this event is in Auckland, this is a great opportunity for all students to experience a national event like this. There are grades for all levels of orienteers.
Keep up to date with details of NZSS Champs here
North West Rogaine Series 2025 - last event
The last event in our Rogaine Series for 2025 is coming up soon on Sunday 8 June. The venue is Grass Track Road, Woodhill Forest and the Event Centre is the Muriwai Surf Club.
Note - Sunday 8 June event doubles as the Auckland Secondary Schools Rogaine Champs. Students will start earlier at 10am; registration for students will be earlier too. Entry for Rogaine 3 for Year 7-8 students is via a separate entry form on enterO. Years 9-13 students will enter via Auckland College Sport.
All event info is available on our North West website here
Entries are open NOW here*
Graze & North West Club
Thanks to our new Club Sponsor Graze, we've had a fabulous time giving away products from their Skinny Dipped Range at our recent events. Think "crunchy roasted almonds, peanuts or cashews, thinly coated in delicious chocoate with a whisper of dustings" - these snacks are divine. There has been much excitement by those lucky enough to receive a pack. A big thanks to Graze for their wonderful support.
Member News
Club Website - Are you using it?
It is great to see so many new faces helping at our events, but as the group of volunteers increases, so does the importance of communication. To help with this we emphasise the website as a central part of our communication to members. Anything that applies to multiple events has a page. This helps keep emails concise and since information on the website can be updated you won't have out of date information in your inbox.
Mapping Opportunity
If anyone is keen to give mapping a go, there is an opportunity to map Sanders Reserve which we plan to use for an event later this year. This would suit someone starting out with mapping. We will provide advice on how to get started and some supervision. See info about Sanders Reserve here
North West Club Champs 2025
Our Club Champs will be held as part of Forest Cup 4 to be held on Sunday 7 September. Details to come.
North West Club shirts
We have stock of short sleeved Bryzos brand club shirts.
The shirts have short sleeves, mesh side panels and a short neck zip in the club's distinctive colours. Cost $65 per shirt - details under Shop on our website.
Get in now and purchase yours while stocks last.
To order, contact Lisa Mead mead10b@gmail.com
Member Awards
Orienteering New Zealand Awards
The 2025 Orienteering New Zealand Awards were officially announced and presented during the prizegiving evening at the 2025 NZ Orienteering Championships, held in Canterbury.
Four North West members received awards as below. Congratulations to you all.
MTBO of the Year Award: Rob Garden - With 3 firsts and a second in the M75 category at the World Masters 2024 MTBO Champs
Coaching certificates:
• Development Coach Certificate – Cameron Bonar
• Advanced Coach Certificate – Geoff Mead & Renee Beveridge
North West Member Results from AKSS Sprint Series 2025 held over February & March
Congratulations to our North West Juniors for the following placings:
Year 8 Boys:
• Alexander Finn 1st overall
• Huxley Dewe 8th overall
Year 8 Girls:
• Emily Thompson 4th overall
Year 9 Boys:
• Aiden Barrett-Hamilton 1st overall
• Quinn Harris 4th overall
Year 9 Girls:
• Eva Scott 4th overall
Year 10/11 Boys:
• Issac Stewart 1st overall
• Tahi Harris 2nd in the afternoon race
North West Member Results from AKSS Individual Champs 2025
The AKSS Champs were held on 22 May. North West Juniors featured many times on the podium - congratulations to you all for the following placings:
Intermediate Boys Champs
• Tahi Harris 1st
• Alexander Robertson 4th
• Isaac Stewart 6th
Intermediate Girls Champs
• Camryn Gornall 1st
Junior Boys Champs
• Quinn Harris 1st
• Aidan Barrett-Hamilton 5th
Year 9 Girls Champs
• Arietty Smith-Godoy 6th
Year 7-8 Boys Champs
• Alexander Finn 1st
• Huxley Dewe 5th
Year 7-8 Girls Champs
• Lacey Gornall 1st
• Emily Thompson 3rd
New Members
A warm welcome to our new members - Mikey Aakjaer, Enzo Allevard, Benji Boyle, Elizabeth De Winnaar, Lucas Deng, Lachlan Denton, Nick Devcich, James Dyer, Joanna-Lee Edwin, Brianna Field, Linus & Silas Gelberger, Isabelle Haines, Millie Harrison, Isla Horne, Kirsty & Scarlett Ibbotson, Ally & Rosa Kilgallon, Briar, Ryan & Terence Lepper, Tony Li, Laura McLeod, Neiva Moore & Hazel Mulligan.
See you all at an event soon.
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