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2010 Event: Sunday 16 May
We Declare the New Record, 26 May 10
We've sorted out the teams, mainly the youth groups whose composition was a bit fluid up until the "go". And we now declare a New New Zealand Rogaine Record: 565 people!
And a Sunday Report, 23 May 10
We've got a story and pictures assembled now. You can also visit our photographer's website for heaps more pics. Soon we'll have some video and some of the winning routes. Enjoy!
Evening Report, 17 May 10
Provisional results are now available. (You may need to refresh the result menu.) The top ones were checked on the day, but we would welcome the chance to correct anything else. Particularly we would like to know of any more team additions or subtractions - as it could be another NZ rogaine record!
Morning Report, 17 May 10
If you slept in this morning here's a chance to re-play an item on Radio NZ National's Morning Report. Page down past all the disasters and calamities to find a good fun story from transport reporter Clint Owens... And on the Metlink website there's another story and a link to heaps of photos, which you can view and buy.
Get Me a New Crystal Ball, 16 May 10, link updated 19 May
We said we couldn't predict the 3-hour Safari but we weren't much good on the 6 either! Yvette Baker and Bill Edwards beat all the boys' teams including favourites Jamie Stewart and Greig Hamilton! As expected the 3hr section was close, while school competitions were won by Samuel Marsden (6-hour) and Rongotai College (3). A record turnout escaped the rain that fell elsewhere. Preliminary report here, longer story soon.
Last-Minute Hints, 14 May 10
But if the 6hr has some favourites, we just can't predict the 3hr event this year! We sent an email to leaders this afternoon. In case it hasn't reached everyone, we've posted it here. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday...
Its Tough at the Top, 13 May 10
A couple of changes to our top teams. International rogaine star David Rowlands (winning team last year) can't make it. His job with journey planning software needs his attention - now you know why he's so good! Jamie Stewart will have to "make do" with Christchurch's Greig Hamilton - but the pair have just won the NZ Rogaine Champs. And two-time winner Greg Thurlow is injured. However partner Andy Foster has hooked up with elite orienteer/rogainer Ramash Swamy.
Another Record on the Cards? 7 May 10, updated 12 May
With normal entries totalling 450, this could be another record Safari! Update 12 May - just passed last year's 540. A late fee applies now, and we recommend
with all your details to reserve your maps. How's the timetable study going? Been doing any "train-ing"??
One Week for Normal Entries, 29 Apr 10
We've just put some "Details" on the web and updated the "Advice" page. So if you haven't done the Safari before, first read what's in the 2010 entry form; then take a look at the Details for the start location and rules; and then you can read some Advice about taking part and what's on the map. One week to go for entries at normal rates.
We've Got The Lot, 20 Apr 10
Previous 6-hour winners, well almost! We now have confirmation that Australian rogaine pioneer and 2009 winner David Rowlands will be back for this year's Safari! 2008/2006 winners Andy Foster and Greg Thurlow will be there. Half of the 2007 team is in (see below), and the original 2004 team of Al Cross and Nigel Corry have teamed up. That only leaves 2005 - Cross and Jill Westenra. Unfortunately an adventure race in Australia is calling the Coast-to-Coast legend. Anyone prepared to take these guys on?
Classy Start, 12 Apr 10
The first entry we opened is a classy one. Yvette Baker was Britain's first orienteering gold medallist in 1999; married a kiwi and now lives in Karori. Bill Edwards three times represented Ireland at the orienteering world champs; married a kiwi and now lives in Whitemans Valley! Most significantly he's got a Safari track record, winning in 2007 and almost doing it again last year. The pair will contest the world rogaine championship at Cheviot in November.
Safari Entry Open, 26 Mar 10
We're all ready to accept entries now, via the 2010 entry form. Last year's 6hr winners Jamie Stewart and David Rowlands have been talking about teaming up again, even though Rowlands lives in Australia! And Steve Gurney is juggling his many commitments; off to the USA shortly, maybe he's taking that cow suit over to use in the trade negotiations...
New Partner for Safari, 17 Mar 10
A new public transport partner has joined the City Safari. Newlands Coach Services provides another way to get to the north end of the course. And even closer in it makes txtbus more useful in that there are no exceptions. Two months to go and welcome Newlands!
Three Months to Next Safari, 18 Feb 10
New Zealand's record-breaking rogaine is on again - Sunday 16th May. With public transport increasingly significant, and a great city to explore, stand by for the opening of entries in March. Meantime revisit last year's story, pics and you-tube below. welcome.
News 2009
Scorecard on the Website, 27 May 09
Following requests from participants who want to explore other parts of the course, we have loaded the questions onto the website. The links are in the results section.
We Make it 540! Go the Safari! 26 May 09
We've got a story and pictures on the website now. More pics are here, and you can even play some uncut video we took on Youtube here! The Safari featured on TV3's "What Now?" on Sunday morning. Now counting isn't our strong point, but we make the total participation 540 people, for a New Zealand rogaine record!
 
Error Reverses Result, 19 May 09, Routes updated 25 May
The teams had it right the first time - a tie on 1175 points for the 6-hour win! But organisers under pressure discounted the "Aussie" answer to question 23 as random pencil marks - but it's clearly the correct answer "NZ". Ties in rogaines are broken by finish time, so the winners are - tadaaaaaa - David Rowlands and Jamie Stewart! Provisional results are now available. Winning route...
Poor Route Choice? 19 May 09
Last year's winners Andy Foster and Greg Thurlow were absent on Sunday - attempting to run the Milford Track. Extreme weather forced them back. Warm northerly gales on Mt Kaukau seem rather nice now boys? More...
Edwards and Wilson Take 6th Safari, 17 May 09
 Bill Edwards and Tim Wilson took advantage of the absence of last year's winners to regain their 6-hour Safari title, in spite of a determined challenge from Australian rogaine guru David Rowlands with local orienteer Jamie Stewart, and two other teams with world championship credentials. The two teams were equal on points until a check revealed some controls overlooked. Gale conditions overnight gave way to blustery and warm conditions.Result summary...
Windy Wellington Welcomes Walkers! 16 May 09
It's gonna be an exciting day in many ways - this is WINDY Wellington after all! The ferry is unlikely to be running but everything else should be there. With a record entry, we suggest you arrive early, especially the 3-hour teams - we can't give everyone their maps at once! Send your leader to check in rather than the whole team. Welcome.
... And NZ's Biggest Rogaine! 14 May 09
Not only the biggest Safari but New Zealand's biggest rogaine! At 500 people we have comfortably passed last year's Piha Rogaine, previously NZ's largest. Whoooeeeee!
Super City Safari, 8 May 09
As at entry date there are 400 people, this is the biggest City Safari we have had! Yes we can take late entries within the limits of our printing, as well as sending the form in we recommend with all your details to reserve your maps.
Australian Rogaine Entry, 7 May 09
Top Australian rogainer David Rowlands has entered the City Safari. A pioneer of the team navigation sport which was born in Australia, Rowlands planned the first world championship in 1992, and since then has been in the winning team no less than three times!
Keen for Adventure, 4 May 09
Another Safari entry, "One Night Stand", has just finished fifth in the Keen Adventure Race in Victoria. Rachel Ockelford and Liam Drew were fourth in last year's 6hr Safari; and are also course planners for a night-time rogaine in mid June. Rachel works for NZ Bus, the company which provides the Go Wellington services you will be using!
Te Puke Intermediate Hits Town, 29 Apr 09
At the other end of the scale, 40 students from Te Puke Intermediate are visiting the capital, and will take part in the Safari. What better way to get city skills and see the sights at the same time...
World Champs for Safari, 16 Apr 09
Entries so far include World #2 Rogainer Dennis de Monchy, and the current Mixed Junior champions Georgia Whitla and Tim Farrant. De Monchy and adventure racer Nathan Fa'avae were narrowly beaten in last year's Safari, this year he will compete with his brother Pim.
All Aboard!!! 16 Mar 09
Entry forms are now available for the sixth City Safari. The navigation game whose playing field is the entire Wellington city - and anything but level! It's up to you to find out how to use public transport to best advantage - or whether you're better to go for the dress-up prize! Download here...
Safari Title Wide Open, 4 Mar 09
The 6-hour Safari is wide open after Andy Foster and Greg Thurlow have advised they won't be defending their title. They've decided they can't miss a rare opportunity to run the Milford Track in one day! Meantime planning is well under way on a new course that will challenge these super-humans and also provide control points closer together for 3-hour teams. Entry forms soon.
Next Safari Date Announced, 17 Jul 08
The next Metlink City Safari will be on Sunday 17 May 2009. The day on the buses/explore the city/serious navigational contest all rolled into one has captured the imagination, and we’ll do it again – new controls, new boundaries, and a few new twists as well...
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