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A belief that balls should be for everyone inspired the Hamilton Raise Up crew to host their own

YMCA Massey Basketball referee is heading to Warrington in October to represent New Zealand.

After a highly active life, Don's not sitting back despite strokes impacting his mobility. Read his inspiring story of how he's still hitting incredible milestones at age 88.

If you're looking to earn through being active, having fun and needing flexible hours, we'll have a role that suits you.

Children keen to improve their rugby skills can benefit from our new school holiday programme launched in July

What started as a social programme where young people put out events and activities for their peers in 2002, has come a long way since then. In its 20^th year Raise Up is now a youth development programme focused on the development and growth of young people supported by crews of rangatahi. This year the Raise Up team gears up for the national rollout of Raise Up across Aotearoa.

As we start to see the world recover and get to BAU, what does this mean for those of us who have found a sense of rhythm and routine in that lockdown chaos? For some of us, it is quite straightforward – thrilled to be back at the gym! But for some, this is still a bit blurry especially when you have started to enjoy those outdoor walks, bike rides or online classes.

The New Zealand Royal Honours system is unique to New Zealand. Honours lists are administered by the Honours Unit, which is part of the Cabinet Office. The honours lists are approved by The Queen of New Zealand on the Prime Minister's advice. This year YMCA North is excited that the New Year's Honours 2022 Companion of the Queen’s Service Order – For services to the community and youth, is awarded to our Board Member Kenneth James Durbin (Ken).

It’s amazing that our beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes and pools are available for everyone again this summer. However, at the end of November the week’s news started with stories of sad loss of life and a large number of rescues at some known drowning hot spots. We have come up with some splashing tips to help keep you and your family safe while having fun in the summer waters.

For many kids, heading back to school may be a source of anxiety after a long period of lockdown and the school holidays. Kristina Ineson Operations Manager for Y Out of School Care shares her top tips on easing the transition back to school.

After 100 days or so of lockdown we opened our doors to our members, and it’s been wonderful to see the excitement and happiness in centres. Especially from our GoldFit community. For our new members – YMCA GoldFit is an exercise programme for our seniors group. A social bunch who loves to keep active together and when they are not working out you can see them catch up over a cup of tea and laughs. Oh what FUN!

While Covid and lockdown bring a certain amount of stress to just about everyone, the complexities of lockdown life affect young people in a multitude of ways. Raise Up Youth Programme Coordinator Caitrin Mooney and Raise Up Crew Member Aira Li break down simple life hacks to help motivate young people coming out of the lockdown space.