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Christchurch Schools Jump Aboard the Fitness Trail

Friday, 30 March 2012, 4:28 pm | Youthtown

Fitness trails were officially launched Thursday 29 March at Aranui High School and Linwood College. The launches are part of a national fitness trail initiative being rolled out by Youthtown to encourage physical exercise and health for New Zealand ... More >>

Youthtown Partners with Basketball Auckland

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 3:35 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown has partnered with Basketball Auckland in an effort to encourage inner city basketball enthusiasts to get active with the help from a Tall Black who began his career at Youthtown. More >>

Young Cantabrians Soak Up Rugby World Cup Atmosphere

Monday, 17 October 2011, 11:53 am | Youthtown

Two hundred and fifty Canterbury students descended on Auckland today for the second part of Youthtown's Break from the Quake camps. Youthtown has organised for more than 500 children aged 10-18 to escape the city over the school holidays for fun ... More >>

Second Week of Youthtown Break from the Quake Launches

Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 4:07 pm | Youthtown

Two hundred and fifty Christchurch kids will descend on Auckland’s waterfront next week [Eds: Monday 17 October] for a unique Rugby World Cup experience to mark the launch of the second week of Youthtown’s Break from the Quake initiative. More >>

Second Week of Camps for Youthtown Quake Breakers

Friday, 7 October 2011, 11:46 am | Youthtown

The second part of Youthtown’s Break from the Quake camps kicks off in just over a week with 250 Canterbury children being flown to camps throughout the North Island. More >>

Youthtown Opens its Doors in Papakura

Friday, 30 September 2011, 3:20 pm | Youthtown

Police Minister and MP for Papakura Hon Judith Collins opened Youthtown's new branch in Papakura yesterday at an official function followed by a community open day. More >>

Youthtown Celebrates Children's Literacy

Tuesday, 30 August 2011, 11:14 am | Youthtown

Youthtown got behind the Auckland Storylines Festival in the weekend to celebrate all things pertaining to children's literature and book illustration. More >>

Youthtown Short Film Challenge Winners Announced

Friday, 19 August 2011, 4:14 pm | Youthtown

A story exploring the self-discovery of fear and paranoia captured the imagination of judges to take out the top accolade of ‘Best Film’ at the 2011 Youthtown New Zealand Short Film Challenge. More >>

Youthtown Appoints Two New General Managers

Thursday, 18 August 2011, 12:05 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown has appointed Ginny Travers to the role of General Manager Marketing & Commercial and Dion Brown to the role of General Manager Operations. The appointments round out the newly restructured management team at Youthtown. More >>

Youthtown Break From The Quake Begins

Monday, 18 July 2011, 11:52 am | Youthtown

The first planes carrying 275 very excited Canterbury children arrive in Auckland today, kicking off a two-week series of Youthtown organised Break from the Quake camps. More >>

RESPECT: Free Community Event at Glenavon School

Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 3:43 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown, in conjunction with the Auckland Council, is holding RESPECT - a free community event for youth and families this Saturday at Glenavon School in Avondale. A range of exciting youth-oriented activities will be on offer including a basketball ... More >>

Sign up Now for Free Break from the Quake

Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 12:18 pm | Youthtown

Young Cantabrians have one week left to be nominated for Youthtown’s ‘Break from the Quake’ camps which will run during the July school holidays, with applications closing next week. The camps provide the opportunity for 500 young people aged 10-17 ... More >>

Hit the Slopes with Youthtown these Holidays!

Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 2:29 pm | Youthtown

Fancy a week in the snow during the school holidays? Register now for Youthtown's popular Mt Ruapehu snow adventure. More >>

Youthtown Raises a Smile in Canterbury

Monday, 30 May 2011, 3:04 pm | Youthtown

Much of the support and media focus post quake has centred on loss of life, damage to buildings and disruption to business. Less has been shared about the plight of young Cantabrians struggling with daily life since February 22. More >>

Youth in the Park: Free Community Event at Talbot Park

Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 12:31 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown, in conjunction with the Auckland Council, is kicking off Youth Week this Saturday with Youth in the Park - a free community event for youth and families at Talbot Park in Glen Innes. More >>

Calling Future Stars: Youthtown Short Film Challenge Is On

Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:10 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown urges New Zealand’s rising film making talent to enter the 2011 Youthtown New Zealand Short Film Challenge. Now in its eighth year, the Short Film Challenge gives budding film makers, actors and actresses, between 13 and 18 years of age, ... More >>

Youthtown Makes a Splash at Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:22 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown Makes a Splash at Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show Youthtown is launching a new Aqua Fun Zone at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane on 12-15 May. The zone is an interactive hall for children and youth which ... More >>

Youth in the Park: Free Community Event at Owairaka Park

Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 5:10 pm | Youthtown

Youthtown, in conjunction with Auckland Council, is holding Youth in the Park - a free community event for youth and families this Saturday at Owairaka Park in Mount Albert. A range of exciting youth-oriented activities will be on offer including ... More >>

Ironman Champion Launches Youthtown Fitness Trail

Thursday, 24 March 2011, 3:03 pm | Youthtown

Champion New Zealand Ironman triathlete Cameron Brown launched Youthtown’s national Fitness Trail initiative at Balmoral School in Auckland today [Eds: Thursday 24 March]. More >>

Five-day wilderness showdown for kiwi teens

Friday, 3 December 2010, 3:21 pm | Youthtown

Five-day wilderness showdown will decide New Zealand’s most adventurous young teens A hundred gutsy school students will travel to Great Barrier Island next week for the biggest challenge of their lives: competing for the title of New Zealand’s ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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