We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities

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.

Events

Online Survey

Event runs: 04 February 2008 - 31 March 2009
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Articles

YMCA and Father's Day

22 August 2008

Ever wondered what was the origin of Father's Day then read on. READ MORE>>

YMCA Supports Cyclone Victims

09 May 2008

New Zealand YMCAs are supporting the victims of Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. See the Newsflash for more details READ MORE>>

NEWS FLASH

YMCA Supports Myanmar Victims

New Zealand YMCAs have joined with other YMCAs around the world to support the victims of the recent Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar. So far YMCAs in New Zealand have pledged $11,000.
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YMCA Holiday Programmes

17 April 2008
Book now for the upcoming school holidays to avoid disappointment!
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Out of School Programmes

16 April 2008
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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NZRA Awards 2007

06 December 2007
YMCA Auckland and AUT won the SPARC Push Play Award for their 'Never2old' exercise programme announced on 29 November at the NZRA Conference in Rotorua. Highly commended in the Outstanding Project Section was YMCA Auckland for their Schools Health Project 10 Week Challenge.
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Fitness Centre turns 35

04 October 2007
YMCA Auckland's Fitness Centre at Pitt Street celebrates its 35th birthday. Auckland was the first YMCA established in New Zealand in 1855.
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Bishopdale YMCA scoops Awards

05 September 2007
Bishopdale YMCA won two of the eighteen fitness awards at the prestigious 2007 Fitnesslife Awards in Auckland at the weekend.
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YMCA OSCAR Attracts Thousands

27 April 2007
At any day in the school holidays there are more than 4500 New Zealand children attending YMCA OSCAR Holiday Programmes and more than 1650 children attend YMCA OSCAR before or after school programmes
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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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