Our recent Annual General Meeting saw some changes in the Board of YMCA New Zealand.  Tony Jones of Tauranga was elected National President for a two year term.  Outgoing President Russell Leech of Timaru was elected as Treasurer.  Elected as new Directors were Simon Collett of Tauranga and Joe Kennedy of Nelson.  Standing down from the Board were Rowan McGregor of Wanganui who had served for two years and Helen McEwan who had served as a National Board member for ten years, much of that time as National Treasurer.  Both Rowan and Helen will continue to serve with their local YMCA and Helen was last year elected as Treasurer of the World Alliance of YMCAs.  The YMCA thanks both departing directors for their generous and invaluable service to the national movement.  So the new National Board of the YMCA is:

  • Tony Jones (Tauranga), President
  • Russell Leech (Timaru), Treasurer
  • Peter Barrett (Wellington)
  • Michael Weusten (Invercargill)
  • Simon Collett (Tauranga)
  • Joe Kennedy (Nelson)

NEWS

YMCA New Zealand Submission on Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

February 28, 2012

The YMCA congratulates the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John Key, and the Minister for Social Development and Employment, the Honourable Paula Bennett in acknowledging the needs of Young People, in initiating the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children and in consulting with New Zealand. We agree with their view that “just throwing money around” will not resolve the complex issues of neglect, abuse, failure to thrive and poverty facing many of our Children. The full submission can be viewed by clicking on read full story.......

Read full story >>

National Education Quality Co-ordinator to retire

February 13, 2012

We wish to advise that Phil Chamberlain, our National Education Quality Co-ordinator, has formally announced his retirement from his position with the National Council of YMCA NZ, effective 30 March 2012.

Read full story >>

YMCA Tauranga announces new CEO

December 6, 2011

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.

Read full story >>

YMCA Shakespear Lodge re-opens

November 30, 2011

The re-opening of Shakespear Open Sanctuary on December 1 heralds a new era for the hard working SOSSI volunteers, park staff and Hibiscus Coast residents. YMCA Shakespear Lodge also re-opens December 1 and has an Open Day on December 4, from 12 noon onwards. This also marks the belated 101st birthday of the Shakespear Homestead. There will be activities such as sailing, archery and kayaking to try. Info: ph 424 7111 or www.ymcaauckland.org.nz.

Read full story >>