IMPORTANT INFORMATION - COVID-19
EVENT STATUS: 🟢
The event has been moved to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
Learn more about our event status here
EVENT STATUS: 🟢
The event has been moved to backup dates 29-30 January 2022
Learn more about our event status here
24/11/2021 3:00pm
UPDATE TO OUR VACCINE PASS WORDING
We've updated our wording regarding Vaccine Passes for the event to include the latest from the Government on those turning 12, include links to find out more about the Passes, and additional clarity. Note that the Government may still provide alternative ways for non-Pass holders to attend events such as negative-testing.
UPDATE TO OUR VACCINE PASS WORDING
We've updated our wording regarding Vaccine Passes for the event to include the latest from the Government on those turning 12, include links to find out more about the Passes, and additional clarity. Note that the Government may still provide alternative ways for non-Pass holders to attend events such as negative-testing.
18/11/2021 11:10am
MORE INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANT TURING 12 YEARS OLD
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet today have confirmed that there is a time allowance for 12 years old to become fully vaccinated. The 12 year old participant will not be required to provide proof of vaccination until they turn 12 years and 3 months old.
MORE INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANT TURING 12 YEARS OLD
The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet today have confirmed that there is a time allowance for 12 years old to become fully vaccinated. The 12 year old participant will not be required to provide proof of vaccination until they turn 12 years and 3 months old.
17/11/2021 3:00pm
COVID-19 PROTECTION FRAMEWORK
We have updated our COVID-19 policy in anticipation of the expected implimentation of the Government's COVID-19 Protection Framework (aka the 'traffic light system'). and introduction of Vaccine Passes. We are able to run the event in Green and Orange status with Vaccine Pass as a requirement. Find out more about how this will work for you as a participant. We will also be sending an email to participants.
COVID-19 PROTECTION FRAMEWORK
We have updated our COVID-19 policy in anticipation of the expected implimentation of the Government's COVID-19 Protection Framework (aka the 'traffic light system'). and introduction of Vaccine Passes. We are able to run the event in Green and Orange status with Vaccine Pass as a requirement. Find out more about how this will work for you as a participant. We will also be sending an email to participants.
14/10/2021
JANUARY EVENT DATE - ALERT LEVEL 2 CAPABILITY UNDER REVIEW
We are closely following the ever changing Government rules on Alert Levels and what’s possible for the event for each one. We’re ready to go ahead in January with a Level 1 event. We’ll update you on 22 November what the event will look like at higher Alert Levels and what that means for our participants.
JANUARY EVENT DATE - ALERT LEVEL 2 CAPABILITY UNDER REVIEW
We are closely following the ever changing Government rules on Alert Levels and what’s possible for the event for each one. We’re ready to go ahead in January with a Level 1 event. We’ll update you on 22 November what the event will look like at higher Alert Levels and what that means for our participants.
13/10/2021
NEW WHAKA 100 2021 DATES - REMINDER ON PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
Participants of the Whaka 100 2021 have had their entires automatically moved to the new dates 29-30 January. As per our email to participants, if this date doesnt work, there are two options open to you. Event credits must be claimed by 5pm Monday 18 October. Transfers to other riders' deadline has been extended to the end of November.
NEW WHAKA 100 2021 DATES - REMINDER ON PARTICIPANT OPTIONS
Participants of the Whaka 100 2021 have had their entires automatically moved to the new dates 29-30 January. As per our email to participants, if this date doesnt work, there are two options open to you. Event credits must be claimed by 5pm Monday 18 October. Transfers to other riders' deadline has been extended to the end of November.
13/10/2021
UPDATE TO COVID-19 POLICY
We've updated our Regional COVID restrictions (NZ) wording to reflect the new event dates.
UPDATE TO COVID-19 POLICY
We've updated our Regional COVID restrictions (NZ) wording to reflect the new event dates.
4/10/2021 - 5pm
EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 29-30 JANUARY
We've made the call to postpone the Whaka 100, off the back of the Government's latest announcement. All participants have been sent an email.
EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL 29-30 JANUARY
We've made the call to postpone the Whaka 100, off the back of the Government's latest announcement. All participants have been sent an email.
21/09/2021 - 1.30pm
DECISION DATE - CHANGED TO 4 OCTOBER
Due to the latest government review date of COVID-19 alert levels we will now make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 4th of October.
DECISION DATE - CHANGED TO 4 OCTOBER
Due to the latest government review date of COVID-19 alert levels we will now make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 4th of October.
20/09/2021 - 4.50pm
REVIEW POST-ANNOUNCEMENT
Following today's 4.00pm Government announcement, we'll be reviewing the new information over the next 48 hours. Please check back here shortly.
REVIEW POST-ANNOUNCEMENT
Following today's 4.00pm Government announcement, we'll be reviewing the new information over the next 48 hours. Please check back here shortly.
14/09/2021 - 4.10pm
LEVEL 2 REGION PARTICIPANTS ABLE TO TRAVEL TO LEVEL ONE EVENTS
The COVID-19 rules for events have been updated on ww.w.covid19.govt.nz which allows a level two participant to travel to a level one event. The Race Director has sought confirmation/clarification from the Prime Minister's office, the official response is below:
LEVEL 2 REGION PARTICIPANTS ABLE TO TRAVEL TO LEVEL ONE EVENTS
The COVID-19 rules for events have been updated on ww.w.covid19.govt.nz which allows a level two participant to travel to a level one event. The Race Director has sought confirmation/clarification from the Prime Minister's office, the official response is below:
10/09/2021 - 4.10pm
VIDEO UPDATE FROM RACE DIRECTOR
Clarifications on the information on this page with regards to split alert levels, our decision making process and why we've chosen 1 October as when we'll decide to proceed or defer the event to our backup date.
VIDEO UPDATE FROM RACE DIRECTOR
Clarifications on the information on this page with regards to split alert levels, our decision making process and why we've chosen 1 October as when we'll decide to proceed or defer the event to our backup date.
28/08/2021 - 10.00am
ENTRIES NOW OPEN AGAIN
Entry services are have now reopended for new entries, distance changes, deferrals and transfers.
26/08/2021 - 1.00pm
EVENT STATUS DECISON MAKING PROCESS UPDATED
After review of the COVID-19 NZ Government Legislation and World Health Organisation in consultation industry experts the event has made chagnes to the event status matrix below
25/08/2021 - 2.40pm
EXTENDED HOLD ON ENTRY, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS
Still in effect. We'll be in touch with participants and riders looking to enter as soon as the hold is lifted, with information on your options.
INFORMATION ON HOW EVENT WILL PROCEED AT ALERT LEVELS ADDED - SEE BELOW.
We've added details on how different alert levels as we approach the event will affect its running. Our decision is made on the saftey of participants and our ability to provide the Whaka 100 experience.
25/08/2021 - 9.40am
FAT TYRE CRIT CANCELLED
We have been forced to make the decision to cancel the Fat Tyre Crit at the Whaka 2021. With additional resources going into ensuring a safe and fun event within any potentially new guidelines for Level 1 or Level 2.
20/08/2021 - 3:45pm
EXTENDED HOLD - ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 1PM MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current Covid-19 rules.
20/08/2021 - 9:30am
ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 3PM FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current COVID-19 rules.
19/08/2021 - 11:21am
REMINDER - AN INVITATION TO AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
23/07/2021 - 3:14pm
DUE TO NZ BORDER RESTRICTIONS, AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY.
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
ENTRIES NOW OPEN AGAIN
Entry services are have now reopended for new entries, distance changes, deferrals and transfers.
26/08/2021 - 1.00pm
EVENT STATUS DECISON MAKING PROCESS UPDATED
After review of the COVID-19 NZ Government Legislation and World Health Organisation in consultation industry experts the event has made chagnes to the event status matrix below
25/08/2021 - 2.40pm
EXTENDED HOLD ON ENTRY, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS
Still in effect. We'll be in touch with participants and riders looking to enter as soon as the hold is lifted, with information on your options.
INFORMATION ON HOW EVENT WILL PROCEED AT ALERT LEVELS ADDED - SEE BELOW.
We've added details on how different alert levels as we approach the event will affect its running. Our decision is made on the saftey of participants and our ability to provide the Whaka 100 experience.
25/08/2021 - 9.40am
FAT TYRE CRIT CANCELLED
We have been forced to make the decision to cancel the Fat Tyre Crit at the Whaka 2021. With additional resources going into ensuring a safe and fun event within any potentially new guidelines for Level 1 or Level 2.
20/08/2021 - 3:45pm
EXTENDED HOLD - ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 1PM MONDAY 23 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current Covid-19 rules.
20/08/2021 - 9:30am
ALL ENTRY PURCHASES, CHANGES, DEFERRALS AND TRANSFERS HAVE BEEN PUT ON HOLD UNTIL THE NEXT GOVERNMENT COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT EXPECTED AT 3PM FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 2021
This will allow the event team to ensure we meet any changes to COVID-19 rules and provide participants with clear information. The event has COVID safe plans to operate at both level 1 & 2 restrictions as per the current COVID-19 rules.
19/08/2021 - 11:21am
REMINDER - AN INVITATION TO AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
23/07/2021 - 3:14pm
DUE TO NZ BORDER RESTRICTIONS, AUSTRALIAN PARTICIPANTS HAVE BEEN INVITED TO DEFER TO 2022 AS PER THE EVENT COVID-19 POLICY.
This communication was sent via email to the affected participant. Please check your spam/promotions folders.
EVENT UNDER COVID-19 PROTECTION FRAMEWORK
The COVID-19 Protection Framework (aka the 'traffic light system') is the new Government approach to managing COVID-19 in the community. The event will be able to run under Green and Orange status. The Framework is expected to begin operating late 2021 or early 2022.
Depending our local status as we enter the final approach to the event, we will make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 22 of November. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.
How the event will operate under three levels of restrictions:
🟢 Green - Event will go ahead as planned.
🟠 Orange - Event will go ahead as planned, with changes made to how the event is run, the schedule, and gathering points.
🔴 Red - The event will be cancelled. We are reviewing what we can do in this situation.
The COVID-19 Protection Framework (aka the 'traffic light system') is the new Government approach to managing COVID-19 in the community. The event will be able to run under Green and Orange status. The Framework is expected to begin operating late 2021 or early 2022.
Depending our local status as we enter the final approach to the event, we will make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 22 of November. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.
How the event will operate under three levels of restrictions:
🟢 Green - Event will go ahead as planned.
🟠 Orange - Event will go ahead as planned, with changes made to how the event is run, the schedule, and gathering points.
🔴 Red - The event will be cancelled. We are reviewing what we can do in this situation.
Event under alert levels
The Alert Level system is being phased out and replaced with the COVID-19 Protection Framework. See above for information on that system and its impact on the event.
If we are still under the Alert Level system we will make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 22 of November. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.
Level 1 🟢 Event will go ahead
The event will go ahead as planned if Rotorua is at level one. The event does not require the whole country to be at level one, level two regions are permitted to travel to a level one event to participate. There may some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 2 🟢 Event will go ahead – minor changes
The event will go ahead a with changes to the start line and finish line experience. The event does not require the whole country to be at level one, level two regions are permitted to travel to a level one event to participate. There may some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 3 🔴 Event will be cancelled.
We will be forced to cancel the event.
Level 4 🔴 Event will be cancelled.
We will be forced to cancel the event.
If we are still under the Alert Level system we will make the final decision on how to proceed at 5pm on the 22 of November. We will keep you in the loop by email so be sure you're subscribed to our updates.
Level 1 🟢 Event will go ahead
The event will go ahead as planned if Rotorua is at level one. The event does not require the whole country to be at level one, level two regions are permitted to travel to a level one event to participate. There may some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 2 🟢 Event will go ahead – minor changes
The event will go ahead a with changes to the start line and finish line experience. The event does not require the whole country to be at level one, level two regions are permitted to travel to a level one event to participate. There may some changes to the Whaka 100’s minor events due to the impact of August’s lockdown. COVID Tracer QR codes and hand sanitiser stations will be placed throughout the event as standard. You are required to sign in on arrival.
Level 3 🔴 Event will be cancelled.
We will be forced to cancel the event.
Level 4 🔴 Event will be cancelled.
We will be forced to cancel the event.
COVID-19 Policy
COVID-19 Vaccination
The New Zealand Government has announced that all events are likely to require all participants, staff, suppliers and volunteers to provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccine Pass on arrival to register for the event. The Government has indicated this will be enforced from 3 December 2021.
This means all participants over the age of 12, will need to be fully vaccinated or have a medical exception which entitles them to the Vaccine Pass.
Find out how to get your Vaccine Pass at covid19.org.nz.
For those turning 12 around the time of the event, they will be required to provide a valid Vaccine Pass 3 months after their 12th birthday.
For those who are 12 years and older, and will be unvaccinated for the event, whatever the reason, please check back here regularly as the rules will continue to evolve. We are pressing official channels to see if other exceptions will be made, such as negative test results ahead of the event.
The New Zealand Government has announced that all events are likely to require all participants, staff, suppliers and volunteers to provide a valid COVID-19 Vaccine Pass on arrival to register for the event. The Government has indicated this will be enforced from 3 December 2021.
This means all participants over the age of 12, will need to be fully vaccinated or have a medical exception which entitles them to the Vaccine Pass.
Find out how to get your Vaccine Pass at covid19.org.nz.
For those turning 12 around the time of the event, they will be required to provide a valid Vaccine Pass 3 months after their 12th birthday.
For those who are 12 years and older, and will be unvaccinated for the event, whatever the reason, please check back here regularly as the rules will continue to evolve. We are pressing official channels to see if other exceptions will be made, such as negative test results ahead of the event.
If you become sick with COVID like symptoms
If you exhibit COVID like symptoms in the period between 15-29 January 2022, please stay home. We will organise an entry transfer free of charge to next year's event or to another event within the next 11 months provided you have a medical certificate that outlines that you must self-isolate due to COVID-19 like symptoms .
Regional COVID restrictions (NZ)
Any participant in a region that has been restricted from travelling to other parts of New Zealand at the exact time of the event will be able to organise an entry transfer to next year's event or another event in the Nduro Events portfolio within the next 11 months. Participants affect must provide a utility bill header with their address on it, date within the month of January.
International participants
All international participants that cannot attended the event due to the COVID-19 border restrictions will have their entries rolled over to the 2022 Whaka 100 event at no additional charge.
If you exhibit COVID like symptoms in the period between 15-29 January 2022, please stay home. We will organise an entry transfer free of charge to next year's event or to another event within the next 11 months provided you have a medical certificate that outlines that you must self-isolate due to COVID-19 like symptoms .
Regional COVID restrictions (NZ)
Any participant in a region that has been restricted from travelling to other parts of New Zealand at the exact time of the event will be able to organise an entry transfer to next year's event or another event in the Nduro Events portfolio within the next 11 months. Participants affect must provide a utility bill header with their address on it, date within the month of January.
International participants
All international participants that cannot attended the event due to the COVID-19 border restrictions will have their entries rolled over to the 2022 Whaka 100 event at no additional charge.
