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The New Zealand YMCA is a community organisation, based on Christian principles, which aims to enable individuals and families to develop physically, mentally and spiritually and enjoy a healthy quality of life.

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National Children's Day

Event runs: 07 March 2010
It's the 10th year to celebrate National Children's Day. READ MORE>>

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YMCA and Fathers Day

31 August 2009

Along with Basketball, the YMCA had a hand in bringing Fathers Day to the fore! READ MORE>>

NEWS FLASH

YMCA New Year Decorations

Phil Simpson, President of YMCA Tauranga and Bev Raine, Acting Executive Director of YMCA New Plymouth were recipients of Queen's Service Medals in the New Year's Honours List.
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YMCA new National President

24 June 2009
Russell Leech has been appointed National President of YMCA New Zealand, replacing retiring President John Flowers. Mr Leech, a Timaru businessman and accountant, has been associated with the YMCA for more almost 30 years. He has held senior management positions in local government, sports administration and business and has a passion for rugby – both as a player and as a referee.

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Former YMCA Director Decorated

10 June 2009
Lex Forrest, former YMCA National Board and YMCA Auckland Board member was awarded a QSM in the recent Queen's Birthday Honours List.
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South Canterbury New Manager

15 May 2009
YMCA South Canterbury is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Shaw to the General Manager’s position in South Canterbury, replacing Shirley Morton who has moved to Australia.

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Obituary - Paddy Hannon

27 April 2009
It is with sadness that the YMCA movement acknowledges the passing away of a notable member of the YMCA of South Waikato Friday 17 April.

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Mahe Drysdale, Tauranga Patron

17 April 2009
The YMCA Tauranga is excited to announce that Olympic Medalist and World Champion, Mahe Drysdale will be its Patron.

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Out of School Programmes

02 April 2009
Places in YMCA Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) programmes for before and after school care will be filling fast.
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YMCA Holiday Programmes

02 April 2009
Book now for the upcoming school holidays to avoid disappointment!
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YMCA Director Decorated

15 January 2009
Sean Trengrove, a member of the Board of YMCA Nelson was awarded a Distinguised Service Decoration in the New Year Honours List.
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YMCA South Canterbury Opens

26 November 2008
YMCA South Canterbury's new premises in Timaru was officially opened by Dr Bartholomew Shaha, Secretary General of the World Alliance of YMCAs (based in Geneva, Switzerland) on Monday 24 November.

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I Didn't Know the Y Did That!

25 January 2007
Most people are really surprised when they see what the YMCA provides, where we are and how big we are.
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