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It’s almost that time of the year again where we wear our Scout Scarf to work or school for the day (or wherever else we might be headed!) This is a great way to show our Scout pride and to let others know how awesome Scouting is! This year Scarf Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 1st August. Please see below

On Tuesday August 1st, Scouts all over the country participated in Scout Scarf Day.  Scarf Day is an annual event where Scouts get to show their Scout pride and increase the public’s awareness of Scouting. Scarves were worn to school, work, World Scout Jamboree, sports games, swimming pools, and other fun places!   Scouts Aotearoa also ran it’s annual Scarf Day

Over Easter, Rovers in NZ as well as a contingent from Australia came together on the West Coast for their annual Moot!

The Northland Regatta took place 10th – 12th March in Kai Iwi. Check out photos from the event.

Usually held to coincide with Founder’s Day weekend, mudslides are hosted by Groups and Zones across the country.  They are a great day for the whole family and a chance for the public to come along and see what Scouts is all about.  

Every year on 22 February we recognise the birthday of our Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, as well as celebrate the lasting legacy of the Scout Movement. For over 100 years, young people have been taught life and leadership skills to improve their local communities and create a better world!

Youth from all over New Zealand, Australia and further afield came together for ten days of action-packed fun from 29th Dec to 8th January.

More than 40 Christchurch Cubs recently enjoyed a two night leadership camp at Omaka – the first zone-wide leadership camp in four years.

The Greater Christchurch sub-territory held its annual Kon Tiki Raft Race over the weekend. 12 teams of 4-8 Scouts competed against each other to take home the coveted trophy.

On Labour Day the Western Bay Of Plenty Zone held a Fun Day at McLaren Falls, Tauranga.   107 youth attend in their Kea, Cub and Scout sections.