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YMCA Auckland will be holding its annual general meeting on Thursday 5 October. All welcome.

A new initiative is helping the South Asian community get active and lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and it’s all thanks to funding provided by Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation for YMCA’s Jumpstart programme. 

For Jake Zalkalnins, a 10 year old from west Auckland, six days at YMCA’s Camp Adair during the winter school holidays was an unforgettable experience that involved nothing more than the simple joy of being a kid.

Every parent knows well the daily struggle to get kids to eat their fruit and veggies. Coupled with perceptions regarding cost, preparation time and taste, consuming the recommended three servings of vegetable and two pieces of fruit per day can seem like an insurmountable hurdle for families.

Twenty North Shore teenagers are taking their event management skills to the world stage as they head to NZ Fashion Weekend to manage the annual Walk the Line runway fashion show on 2 September.

The Spring edition of YMCA Auckland's Community magazine is out now, and CEO Peter Fergusson has some thoughts on wellbeing. 

YMCA Auckland swim teacher Liam Blain-Caunce has received national recognition for his contributions to aquatic education and water safety by taking out the 2017 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Award on 15 July.

Since joining the Jumpstart diabetes education and lifestyle programme at her local YMCA, 77 year-old Tirita Coombe has found a new lease on life. 

A spa pool at the Auckland Council-owned Onehunga War Memorial Pool and Leisure Centre is closed.

Meet Robert!

Robert is originally from the Philippines but has lived in New Zealand for over 16 Years.

He joined Jumpstart (the programme for people with Diabetes) back in February and has worked really hard in the gym and has now lost 20kg!