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YMCA
Building strong kids, strong families and strong communities
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 6]
Kids get Snowed In at the YMCA
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 12:09 pm | YMCA
Kids get Snowed In at the YMCA It’s a Mid-Winter Christmas this July at the YMCA Holiday Programme. Santa is making a special stop in Tauranga and he has toys for all the boys and girls on his good list! More >>
An Amazing Connection 30 Years Apart!
Monday, 24 May 2010, 5:03 pm | YMCA
During a recent spring clean CEO Amy Thaler came across some old paperwork dating back to the establishment of the YMCA in Tauranga. In it she discovered a surprising connection to the present – its first patron was the grandfather of its current ... More >>
Tepid Baths fitness centre moves to ANZ Centre
Wednesday, 27 January 2010, 1:54 pm | YMCA
The Y-Fitness Centre at the Tepid Baths will be moving to a new purpose-built fitness facility on Albert St within the ANZ Centre from Monday, 8 February 2010. More >>
YMCA Tauranga Launches New Programme!
Tuesday, 12 January 2010, 2:31 pm | YMCA
In response to the community need, the YMCA Tauranga is pleased to announce the launch of its Mothers and Preschoolers (MAPS) Programme. More >>
YMCA Managers Ride For White Ribbon
Tuesday, 10 November 2009, 4:18 pm | YMCA
White Ribbon Day, 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. It was started by a men’s movement in Canada in 1991 and has been officially adopted by the United ... More >>
Mahe Drysdale to open the New YMCA Tauranga
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 11:15 am | YMCA
On Friday July 25th, Mahe Drysdale, World Champion Rower, will be on hand to speak and “do the honours” at the Official Opening of the New YMCA Tauranga’s central office. Mahe was approached earlier in the year to be the Patron of the YMCA Tauranga ... More >>
Clean sweep at the Fitness Life Awards for YMCA
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 2:52 pm | YMCA
The YMCA have done it again, picking up 5 awards at the 28 August 2009 awards winning all by one of the categories they entered. More >>
YMCA gives Government holiday programme thumbs up
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 3:38 pm | YMCA
The Government’s announcement yesterday that it would give disadvantaged children access to free holiday programmes endorses a long held objective of the YMCA, says National Chief Executive Officer Ric Odom. More >>
YMCA gives shot guns to youth!
Monday, 24 August 2009, 1:17 pm | YMCA
The idea of a 9-13 year old with a shot gun is enough to make anyone nervous. But local residents need not worry; this shot gun is equipped with lasers and is used only for clay bird shooting! This is just one of the many choices kids get at the ... More >>
One Bequest makes dreams come true on July 23rd!
Monday, 20 July 2009, 10:01 am | YMCA
On July 23rd, thanks to one generous bequest, the YMCA Tauranga will finally move into the first office it has ever owned! “It is a dream come true really” says CEO Amy Thaler “My team is so excited that we will now have a home that reflects ... More >>
Chow Hill Provides Interior Design for New Home
Monday, 27 April 2009, 1:29 pm | YMCA
Prominent local design firm Chow Hill is the first of hopefully many local businesses to step-up as a Sponsor of the YMCA Tauranga’s renovation of their new central office. More >>
The YMCA Tauranga is on the move!
Tuesday, 17 March 2009, 3:17 pm | YMCA
After more than nine months of hard work and a generous loan from TECT, the YMCA Tauranga now has an unconditional contract to purchase 428 Devonport Rd and will close on the property on 20 March 2009. More >>
YMCA Supports Community Art
Monday, 10 November 2008, 1:37 pm | YMCA
An unattractive car park wall frequently targeted by taggers and vandals is to receive a vibrant new look thanks to street artist Gareth Steiner and a group of local artists. More >>
YMCA Launches New Initative- Y Kids Run!
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 10:52 am | YMCA
As part of Live to Play month, the YMCA is taking the opportunity to build on its mission to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities by launching the Mark Gleeson “Y-Kids Run” challenge in their OSCAR (Out of School Care and ... More >>
YMCA Tauranga “Bombs” Arataki Community Centre
Wednesday, 24 September 2008, 2:33 pm | YMCA
Over the weekend of September 27-28, local graffiti artist Garreth Steiner will be painting (“bombing”) a large mural on the Arataki Community Centre in preparation for the start of the YMCA’s new OSCAR programme on October 13th which will be housed ... More >>
YMCA Cleans House To Pave Way For A New Home
Tuesday, 26 August 2008, 2:06 pm | YMCA
For years now the YMCA Tauranga has been looking for a new, permanent home and new CEO Amy Thaler must now make this happen. “Our current building is scheduled for demolition to make way for a new development and now we really must find a suitable ... More >>
