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At just 16, Isabell McMullan began her journey with The Y, working in our OSCAR holiday programme. Through regular training and hands-on experience, she quickly learned how to support tamariki, understand their behaviours, and work as part of a team.

The YMCA community mourns the passing of Maurice (Maurie) Rendle, whose visionary leadership and lifelong dedication left an enduring mark on the organisation and the communities it serves

The Y aims to create opportunities and environments where youth can develop to become the best version of themselves. Sports Camp at The Y Camp Adair is all about making sure that no young person misses out on opportunities because of financial hardship.

JAM is a South Auckland programme aimed at empowering youth and reducing conflict and bullying in their communities. Set up more than a decade ago to address tensions between three schools, JAM has grown into a powerful model for youth leadership and connection.

Alex first joined The Y in 2019 as a Raise Up crew member, supporting youth-led events and developing his leadership skills. Now in his final year of a Marketing degree at AUT, he returned as a marketing intern, and from there, has stepped in to join The Y family as Marketing Coordinator

Walk the Line is a young fashion designer competition for high school designers and models aged 13-18. We are so excited to have The Y’s Raise Up back at New Zealand Fashion Week this year and see the future designers of NZ showcasing their garments on this prestigious runway.

On Saturday, June 28, The Y Auckland City marked a transformative milestone with the official relaunch of its flagship centre, inviting members, partners, and the wider Auckland community to experience a revitalised space designed for the future of fitness, wellbeing, and connection.

Mohamed Ashour, known affectionately as Mo to his colleagues and students, brings over two decades of coaching and physical education expertise to The Y,

This winter marked the exciting launch of "Nature’s Classroom" a groundbreaking environmental education programme hosted by The Y Camp Adair, in collaboration with Counties Energy.

This year, we are thrilled to celebrate Karen Bootten’s incredible 20-year journey with the Y. This is a true testament to her unwavering dedication, professionalism, and passion.

We would like to celebrate the remarkable journey of Gary Cressey, who has dedicated 25 years of his life to The Y Camp Adair.

Y North is proud to announce the recognition of two outstanding programmes at this year’s Y National Awards Evening, celebrating the dedication and impact of our community initiatives.