YMCA National News

More Earthquakes in Christchurch

June 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to our friends and colleagues in Christchurch who are enduring another round of earthquakes which began with  5.7 and  6.3 magnitude quakes on the afternoon of Monday 13th June.  YMCA staff have not been injured and most centres are open and operating.  The City Y facility has suffered some additional minor damage which is likely to further delay its opening.  Click on the Christchurch link on the map on this page for more.

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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.......

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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.

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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.

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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.

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