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Outward Bound Appoints New President And Chairman
Thursday, 9 October 2014, 12:21 pm | Outward Bound
The board of directors of the Outward Bound Trust of New Zealand is pleased to announce Andrew Smith has been appointed President and Chairman of the Board, replacing outgoing Chair, Bruce Cardwell. An Outward Bound alumni, Andrew has been a board director ... More >>
Business Courses Boost Productivity And Leadership
Thursday, 26 June 2014, 1:47 pm | Outward Bound
Boosted productivity, improved leadership skill and increased organisational loyalty are attributes found in trade apprentices who have participated in Outward Bound courses, reveals research by The Skills Organisation= More >>
Kathmandu + Outward Bound to Live the Dream
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 11:24 am | Outward Bound
Four New Zealanders will live their dreams this year, embarking on an Outward Bound adventure course in Anakiwa, Marlborough Sounds. Victoria Onyon (Thorndon, Wellington), Amanda Chibnall (Henderson, Auckland), Vaughan Evans (Mangere Bridge, Auckland) and ... More >>
Students Evacuated From Mt Riley Hike
Monday, 28 April 2014, 4:26 pm | Outward Bound
Students Evacuated From Mt Riley Hike Two 17 year old women attending an Outward Bound course in the Marlborough Sound have been evacuated by helicopter from a tramping expedition at Mount Riley this morning. One of the women was suffering abdominal ... More >>
Adventure Course For Blind Or Partially Sighted
Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 10:01 am | Outward Bound
Outward Bound has spaces open for their eight-day Insight course for blind or partially sighted people aged over 18. The course commences Saturday, 15 February in Queen Charlotte Sound. More >>
Applications Open For Outward Bound Teen Course In New Year
Friday, 6 December 2013, 12:58 pm | Outward Bound
Outward Bound is seeking applications from teenagers aged 16 to 18 years for their Mind Body Soul course commencing in the Queen Charlotte Sound on 4 January 2014. More >>
Outward Bound Teachers Course Scholarships Available
Friday, 23 August 2013, 3:28 pm | Outward Bound
Outward Bound is seeking applications from teachers looking for a new outdoor challenge outside of the classroom, offering $1000 scholarships to 14 teachers, aged 23 and over with a minimum two years’ experience. More >>
Scholarships Available for Outward Bound Courses
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 4:07 pm | Outward Bound
MEDIA RELEASE 22 March 2012 Scholarships Available for Outward Bound Courses Outward Bound is opening the doors for more New Zealanders to do one of its courses by making available a limited number of scholarships for people to attend a Classic Course ... More >>
Outward Bound To Replace Sailing Cutters
Monday, 19 March 2012, 12:08 pm | Outward Bound
They have been plying the waters of the Marlborough Sounds for 30 years and now Outward Bound is looking to raise funds to replace its fleet of aging sailing cutters. More >>
Outward Bound 50 Years of Growing Young Kiwis
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:42 pm | Outward Bound
While young people today face issues that are different to what their counterparts experienced 50 years ago, the way to help them meet those challenges remains the same, according to Outward Bound Chief Executive Officer Trevor Taylor. More >>
Outward Bound Celebrates 50 Years
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 2:46 pm | Outward Bound
Iconic New Zealand organisation - Outward Bound – is celebrating 50 years of helping Kiwis unlock their full potential. More >>
Leader of tomorrow’s building industry returns victorious
Thursday, 10 November 2011, 1:02 pm | Outward Bound
Rameka Doran of Auckland has returned from Outward Bound elated after winning one of five BCITO Specialist Trades Outward Bound Scholarships in September. More >>
Living the Dream at Outward Bound
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 9:19 am | Outward Bound
For Judy Frith and Michael Harvey, both of Mangere, the chance to take part in Outward Bound was a journey in self-discovery. More >>
Re-launch for Outward Bound Cutter following Collision
Wednesday, 29 June 2011, 4:37 pm | Outward Bound
Outward Bound is set to sail again with the re-launch of its cutter Matahorua, which was badly damaged in a collision in February. More >>
Teamwork the Focus for Elite Sports
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 5:04 pm | Outward Bound
As the countdown to London 2012 continues, elite sports organisations are recruiting the help of Outward Bound as a critical training step in their preparation for next year’s Olympic Games and beyond to Brazil in 2016. More >>
Hearing Impaired Can Access Outward Bound Course
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 11:24 am | Outward Bound
Aucklanders who are Deaf or hearing impaired can now enrol to attend a partially funded Outward Bound course tailored to meet their unique needs. The course named Deaf Adventure, is a joint initiative between Deaf Aotearoa New Zealand and Outward ... More >>
Aucklanders Invited To Outward Bound Ethnic Course
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 11:03 am | Outward Bound
Outward Bound in association with the Human Rights Commission, is offering young Aucklanders the chance to embrace their new super city, with a course that explores cultural diversity. More >>
Survey Highlights Skills Needed in Young Employees
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:17 pm | Outward Bound
Managers believe young employees need to increase their confidence, take greater responsibility and use their initiative more to succeed in the workplace, according to a recent Outward Bound survey. More >>
Outward Bound gift scholarships to young cyclists
Monday, 12 July 2010, 2:42 pm | Outward Bound
BikeNZ and Outward Bound are proud to announce their renewed partnership. Outward Bound is once again offering scholarships to talented young riders to attend their self development courses. More >>
Outward Bound Receives Top Grade in NZQA Review
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 1:00 pm | Outward Bound
The NZQA has awarded Outward Bound the highest rating a tertiary education organisation can receive for its educational performance. More >>