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YMCA
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The Y has been in New Zealand for over 168 years, building strong kids, strong families and strong communities. There are 48 Y centres across New Zealand.
YMCA - Latest News [Page 3]
Classic Flyers and YMCA partnership
Friday, 5 October 2012, 11:29 am | YMCA
Classic Flyers aviation museum and Tauranga YMCA have forged a partnership aimed at bringing a unique set of fun and educational aviation themed programmes to YMCA holiday and after school programmes. More >>
YMCA attempt to break into the Guinness Book of Records
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 2:34 pm | YMCA
Help the YMCA attempt to break into the Guinness Book of Records at the World Challenge Day! Did you know that in 1890 the YMCA invented basketball? YMCA centres all over New Zealand and the world are going to attempt to break the world record for the ... More >>
Partnership between Blue Rovers football club, YMCA Tauranga
Monday, 1 October 2012, 11:43 am | YMCA
An exciting new partnership between the Tauranga YMCA and Blue Rovers football club has sparked an exciting new season for the Summer 5-Aside Football program starting in October. More >>
Christchurch Youth Compete For $10,000
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 2:57 pm | YMCA
The YMCA of Christchurch this year commemorates 150 years of community service. As part of the celebrations, and in deference to their strong youth development focus, the YMCA of Christchurch this weekend hosts their inaugural Youth Talent Quest. More >>
YMCA Coast To Coast ‘No Sweat’ For 84 Year Old Walker
Friday, 14 September 2012, 2:14 pm | YMCA
The YMCA of Christchurch this year commemorates 150 years of community service. As part of the celebrations, on September the 22nd and 23rd a contingent of 40 keen YMCA staff and members will be undertaking to walk, run and cycle the 230kms between ... More >>
Purchase of St George's school by YMCA Central
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 10:12 am | YMCA
Announcing the successful purchase of the St George’s School Campus from the Whanganui College Board of Trustees, YMCA Central President Rowan McGregor said this morning, “We are absolutely ecstatic with this result. The YMCA has just completed its 100 ... More >>
YMCA Hawke’s Bay scoops four national excellence awards
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 4:55 pm | YMCA
For the first time in its history, YMCA Hawke’s Bay took home four major awards at the national YMCA conference held in Wanganui at the weekend. The awards are given to those regional branches of the YMCA that have excelled in delivering youth programmes ... More >>
YMCA Christchurch Brings Back the Spirit of the Past
Monday, 23 April 2012, 4:56 pm | YMCA
This ANZAC Day the dawn ceremony to be held in Cranmer Square will be sweetened by YMCA volunteers giving out free hot chocolate to anyone who needs something warm to cradle while paying their respects and remembering our soldiers lost in battle. More >>
New Group Manager of YMCA Auckland Early Childhood Education
Monday, 5 March 2012, 10:43 am | YMCA
YMCA Auckland has appointed passionate educator and leader, Raewynne (Rae) Dalton, as its new Group Manager of Early Childhood Education (ECE). Rae will be leading the establishment of new ECE centres across Auckland and guiding the development ... More >>
YMCA staff team up with rescue experts to improve safety
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 3:51 pm | YMCA
Outdoor Safety is a topic which is currently under the spotlight in New Zealand following a series of devastating accidents, and a mandate from the Prime Minister John Key to investigate and resolve the issues relating to getting an appropriate balance ... More >>
Children’s Commissioner in Bay discusses "national disgrace"
Wednesday, 1 February 2012, 2:10 pm | YMCA
Leaders of organisations working with youth in Hawke’s Bay will meet next week with Children’s Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills at a breakfast event to discuss ways in which New Zealand’s “national disgrace” – the appalling record of ... More >>
Motocross holiday programme now includes bikes to hire
Thursday, 19 January 2012, 2:24 pm | YMCA
Interest in YMCA Hawke’s Bay’s motocross holiday programme has been increasing since it started in January 2011 and now there are bikes available to hire for kids that don’t already have one. More >>
YMCA Tauranga Unleashes Youth on City
Monday, 19 December 2011, 12:06 pm | YMCA
On Monday the 12th December the YMCA Youth 4 Youth programme finished their year off in style. Teams of teenagers embarked on the ultimate scavenger hunt through the streets of Tauranga city. They were given a list of challenges that each required ... More >>
YMCA Tauranga Announces New CEO
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 12:47 pm | YMCA
The YMCA Tauranga is pleased to announce the appointment of Ric Balfour as its next Chief Executive Officer. He will take over from Amy S. Thaler, who will be leaving in January to pursue new challenges in her home country of the USA. More >>
A Whānau-Friendly Childhood Centre - YMCA
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 5:14 pm | YMCA
YMCA prepares to launch brand new Early Learning Centre in Papakura, designed to serve the local community and bolster participation. More >>
YMCA Tauranga Launching 2 New Camps!
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 5:10 pm | YMCA
The sun is shining, children are looking forward to the end of school and Christmas Carols ring out in the stores, all the signs that the Summer Holidays are coming! But as great as that all sounds, most parents still have to work. That is where the ... More >>
YMCA benefits from NZYF quake fundraising
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 10:42 am | YMCA
It's been a tough year for the people of Christchurch, but proving that their plight is not forgotten, New Zealand Young Farmers recently made a donation to an organisation that has proved a great source of help to many after the earthquakes that changed ... More >>
Festival of Culture and Community Coming Next Week to Auck
Wednesday, 16 November 2011, 11:57 am | YMCA
In its 15th year, much-loved Eden/Albert festival brings community together and builds strong appreciation and respect for diversity amongst children and families AUCKLAND, Tuesday November 15th - 2011 The team at the YMCA Mt Albert Community Centre ... More >>
Community Connections lead to Employment Success
Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:39 am | YMCA
Sometimes it's the small things. AJ Murtagh is a young man who is living his dream. A recent graduate from the YMCA Nelson's Horizons course, AJ has been accepted to the Toi Whakaari/The New Zealand Drama School- a major step in any actor's career. More >>
Knowledge is key for youth to avoid abusive relationships
Friday, 11 November 2011, 11:40 am | YMCA
The Ray Charles classic song 'Hit the Road Jack' should be the mobile phone ring tone of choice for young women. That's what over 100 leaders of organisations working with youth in Hawke's Bay heard over breakfast in Napier today. (Friday 11 November). More >>
