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.
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.
National Cub Day is a national cub event that happens once every three years. 2021’s theme is THE GREAT KIWI ADVENTURE!
Scouts have been participating in Christmas Parades up and down the country! Check out some of their amazing floats.
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.
Coastal Otago Scout Zone Leaders ran a Patrol Camp for the Scouts from Coastal Otago over the weekend. They had 10 patrols (48 youth) for a windy rainy night of youth lead camping.
Coastal Otago Zone held a Cossgrove and Cossgrove Gold course over the weekend for 26 youth.
Southland Gang Show took place September 24 – 26 at Repertory House in Invercargill. This years show was a mix of small, quick sketches, singing items, a dance routine, as well as a guest appearance by Silent Monks.
Since COVID-19 arrived in New Zealand and the Alert Level system was introduced SCOUTS New Zealand has placed the safety and wellbeing of its members… Read More »Alert Level 2 – Revised operating restrictions
On Monday August 3rd, Scouts all over the country participated in Scout Scarf Day. Scarves were worn to school, work, playgrounds, tree climbing, to the beach and more!