14th Staveley Adventure Camp
The 14th Tri-annual Staveley Adventure Camp opened on the 2nd January 2021 to the arrival of 329 Scouts, 54 Venturers and 109 leaders and staff who would camp together for the next seven days.
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Mudslide 2021
It’s that time of year again where everyone gets into their old clothes and spends the day splashing about in mud!
Canoe School 2021
From the 17th – 23rd January Canoe School was in action. 18 Scouts and Venturers left their technology behind them and set out to canoe the Whanganui river.
Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School 2021
This year marks 55 years of Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School. From 6th – 20th January this year, 70 students aged between 16-19 descended on Matamata and got put through their paces at flying school.
End of Year Message from our National Commissioner
National Commissioner Clarke Truscott shares and an end of year Christmas message.
Statement from Joshua Tabor, Chief Executive, SCOUTS New Zealand
We are deeply saddened that a former volunteer is facing charges in relation to alleged historic sexual offences involving children in the Wellington District Court. Scouts first learned of the charges when the man was arrested in March this year and is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
YAG receive a letter from the Prime Minister
During Lockdown YAG (Youth Advisory Group) drafted some questions to ask Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern about various pressing issues.
A response was received and YAG are excited to share it with you.
Upcoming – National Cub Day 2021
National Cub Day is a national cub event that happens once every three years. 2021’s theme is THE GREAT KIWI ADVENTURE!
Christmas Parades 2020
Scouts have been participating in Christmas Parades up and down the country! Check out some of their amazing floats.
International Digital Jamboree 2020
The International Digital Jamboree (organised by the Korean Scout Association) took place 15 October – 15 November with 300 Scouts worldwide (including 18 Scouts from NZ) taking part.