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Youth Week 2025: “Take Our Place – Whai Wāhitanga”
This week celebrates young people stepping up and shaping their futures.

We’re spotlighting rangatahi making a real impact in our community.

Today’s Youth Week Feature: Kellahni Glassie
Meet Kellahni – Head Girl at Forest View High School, netball star, kapa haka performer, and all-around powerhouse!

We handed her a camera and said, “Show us a day in your life!” From training and classes to kapa haka and uapou practice, Kellahni’s vlog gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she balances it all.

Partnered with: TCOSS, South Waikato District Council, Raukawa Vibes & Youth Intact

#youngmindscanachieve

Youth Week 2025: “Take Our Place – Whai Wāhitanga”
This week celebrates young people stepping up and shaping their futures.

We’re spotlighting rangatahi making a real impact in our community.

Today’s Youth Week Feature: Kellahni Glassie
Meet Kellahni – Head Girl at Forest View High School, netball star, kapa haka performer, and all-around powerhouse!

We handed her a camera and said, “Show us a day in your life!” From training and classes to kapa haka and uapou practice, Kellahni’s vlog gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how she balances it all.

Partnered with: TCOSS, South Waikato District Council, Raukawa Vibes & Youth Intact

#youngmindscanachieve

𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓼 𝓭𝓪𝔂

𝓢𝓹𝓸𝓻𝓽𝓼 𝓭𝓪𝔂

Are you ready for South Waikato Youth Week 2025?! 🎉 Check out all the awesome events we have lined up, all week long. The theme is ‘Take Our Place’ celebrating youth and the amazing organisations making it all happen. Don’t miss out, it’s YOUR week to shine!

Are you ready for South Waikato Youth Week 2025?! 🎉 Check out all the awesome events we have lined up, all week long. The theme is ‘Take Our Place’ celebrating youth and the amazing organisations making it all happen. Don’t miss out, it’s YOUR week to shine!

Workshop ✅

Workshop ✅

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

Donate at your local WESTPAC or Online. 🚁

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

Donate at your local WESTPAC or Online. 🚁

Our crew out in full force today 🚁

Our crew out in full force today 🚁

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

This incredible service provides critical emergency air support when every second matters – rescuing people from remote locations, transporting urgent medical cases, and saving lives across our region.

Your support ensures the chopper can keep flying and responding when it’s needed most.

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

This incredible service provides critical emergency air support when every second matters – rescuing people from remote locations, transporting urgent medical cases, and saving lives across our region.

Your support ensures the chopper can keep flying and responding when it’s needed most.

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

We’ll be out and about around town today from 10am to 12pm collecting donations in support of the Westpac Rescue Chopper.

This incredible service provides critical emergency air support when every second matters – rescuing people from remote locations, transporting urgent medical cases, and saving lives across our region.

Your support ensures the chopper can keep flying and responding when it’s needed most.

Look out for us and donate generously – because one day, it could be someone you love.

“Help Keep the Chopper in the Sky – Every Dollar Counts!”

We’ll be out and about around town today from 10am to 12pm collecting donations in support of the Westpac Rescue Chopper.

This incredible service provides critical emergency air support when every second matters – rescuing people from remote locations, transporting urgent medical cases, and saving lives across our region.

Your support ensures the chopper can keep flying and responding when it’s needed most.

Look out for us and donate generously – because one day, it could be someone you love.

🌟 CALLING ALL RANGATAHI & COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS! 🌟
We’re lighting up the South Waikato this Youth Week 2025 with a YOUTH MARKET you won’t want to miss! 🎉

🗓 Thursday 22 May 2025
📍 SW YMCA Stadium, Tokoroa
🕔 From 5pm onwards

✨ Are you a young vendor, performer, or a service provider wanting to connect with our community? We want YOU to be part of this epic event celebrating our rangatahi! 🧁🎤📣

👉 Register your interest now:
🛍 Vendors: https://forms.office.com/r/bRS1k526it
🎭 Performers: https://forms.office.com/r/5fTkWazDtm
🏢 Services/Orgs: https://forms.office.com/r/F9d0e36PR7

🎯 Proudly part of the South Waikato District-wide Youth Week 2025 Calendar, supported by agencies across South Waikato.

📢 Tag your mates. Spread the word. Let’s make this market one for the books!

📍 Register by 14 May 2025
📞 Questions? Contact Julius Daniels – 022 062 9693
📧 hello@ymcasouthwaikato.org.nz

#YouthWeek2025 #SouthWaikatoYouth #YMCAYouthMarket #RangatahiRising #TokoroaEvents

🌟 CALLING ALL RANGATAHI & COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS! 🌟
We’re lighting up the South Waikato this Youth Week 2025 with a YOUTH MARKET you won’t want to miss! 🎉

🗓 Thursday 22 May 2025
📍 SW YMCA Stadium, Tokoroa
🕔 From 5pm onwards

✨ Are you a young vendor, performer, or a service provider wanting to connect with our community? We want YOU to be part of this epic event celebrating our rangatahi! 🧁🎤📣

👉 Register your interest now:
🛍 Vendors: https://forms.office.com/r/bRS1k526it
🎭 Performers: https://forms.office.com/r/5fTkWazDtm
🏢 Services/Orgs: https://forms.office.com/r/F9d0e36PR7

🎯 Proudly part of the South Waikato District-wide Youth Week 2025 Calendar, supported by agencies across South Waikato.

📢 Tag your mates. Spread the word. Let’s make this market one for the books!

📍 Register by 14 May 2025
📞 Questions? Contact Julius Daniels – 022 062 9693
📧 hello@ymcasouthwaikato.org.nz

#YouthWeek2025 #SouthWaikatoYouth #YMCAYouthMarket #RangatahiRising #TokoroaEvents

YTB 🔥 #breakaway

YTB 🔥 #breakaway

Another Breakaway Holiday Program Completed 🙌
Thank you to all our youth who participated over the last two weeks ☺️ Wishing yous the best for Term 2 🙏 #youngmindscanachieve

Another Breakaway Holiday Program Completed 🙌
Thank you to all our youth who participated over the last two weeks ☺️ Wishing yous the best for Term 2 🙏 #youngmindscanachieve

Our team 🙏🏽

Our team 🙏🏽

Y - oung M - inds C - an A - chieve

Y - oung M - inds C - an A - chieve

Good to see local schools back on the field again 🤜🏾🤛🏾

#youngmindscanachieve

Good to see local schools back on the field again 🤜🏾🤛🏾

#youngmindscanachieve

The game just got bigger 🙌🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

The game just got bigger 🙌🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

Weather was down but vibes were up 🫳🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

Weather was down but vibes were up 🫳🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

BOPDRL NINES

Bringing schools together enjoying the sport they love, growing their passion - rivals on the field but also making connections.

#youngmindscanachieve

BOPDRL NINES

Bringing schools together enjoying the sport they love, growing their passion - rivals on the field but also making connections.

#youngmindscanachieve

Congratulations to our incredible Tauira, Waiapapa Te Hae, Tapeka Haumaha-Ngametua (absent), and Wirihana Asher, who have successfully completed their New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills at Level 1! Your resilience, determination, and hard work have truly paid off. We’re so proud of what you’ve achieved, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Well done! 🙌🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

Congratulations to our incredible Tauira, Waiapapa Te Hae, Tapeka Haumaha-Ngametua (absent), and Wirihana Asher, who have successfully completed their New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills at Level 1! Your resilience, determination, and hard work have truly paid off. We’re so proud of what you’ve achieved, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours. Well done! 🙌🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

We are back again this week with our 2nd sessions for TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme Social media as a tool 🙌🏻

We still have a couple more spots available so if you’re keen come along and check it out, registration form is in our bio ❤️

We are back again this week with our 2nd sessions for TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme Social media as a tool 🙌🏻

We still have a couple more spots available so if you’re keen come along and check it out, registration form is in our bio ❤️

Voices of tomorrow: engaging with next generation of leaders and their vision for the future & challenges they may face throughout their time at high school.

Kyle Aculana - Deputy Head Boy of Tokoroa High School

#youngmindscanachieve

Voices of tomorrow: engaging with next generation of leaders and their vision for the future & challenges they may face throughout their time at high school.

Kyle Aculana - Deputy Head Boy of Tokoroa High School

#youngmindscanachieve

Voices of tomorrow: engaging with next generation of leaders and their vision for the future & challenges they may face throughout their time at high school.

Ashraya Krishna - Deputy Head Girl of Tokoroa High School

#youngmindscanachieve

Voices of tomorrow: engaging with next generation of leaders and their vision for the future & challenges they may face throughout their time at high school.

Ashraya Krishna - Deputy Head Girl of Tokoroa High School

#youngmindscanachieve

Grateful to @tokoroahighschool_official for allowing us to host their head students, to have meaningful conversations. Together we discussed wants and needs of our young people, shaping a vision for a stronger, more connected community.

We look forward to what you can achieve by the end of the year. It was a pleasure and an honour.

#youngmindscanachieve

Grateful to @tokoroahighschool_official for allowing us to host their head students, to have meaningful conversations. Together we discussed wants and needs of our young people, shaping a vision for a stronger, more connected community.

We look forward to what you can achieve by the end of the year. It was a pleasure and an honour.

#youngmindscanachieve

Felt like a party 🔥

Felt like a party 🔥

That’s a GG 🎖️

That’s a GG 🎖️

W.Day good to be back at @fvhs_nz 🫳🏽

W.Day good to be back at @fvhs_nz 🫳🏽

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Whakamaru takes the crown this year 👑

Whakamaru takes the crown this year 👑

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme is back again teaching our young people skills to help them through their business journey!

But alsoooo.. teaching them about using Social Media as a tool for business

We are very lucky to have on board Social Media influencer @itslahainasolomon as one of our facilitators for this programme running for the next 7 weeks.

Starting on Thursday 27th February @ 6pm here at our YMCA Office

If you’re interested or wanting to learn more
Register in the link below ⬇️

https://forms.office.com/r/bBEVpVL3jh

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme is back again teaching our young people skills to help them through their business journey!

But alsoooo.. teaching them about using Social Media as a tool for business

We are very lucky to have on board Social Media influencer @itslahainasolomon as one of our facilitators for this programme running for the next 7 weeks.

Starting on Thursday 27th February @ 6pm here at our YMCA Office

If you’re interested or wanting to learn more
Register in the link below ⬇️

https://forms.office.com/r/bBEVpVL3jh

Clubs Program is back for 2025 🙌

We will be having a sports night on Thursday 6pm-8pm at our YMCA Stadium, this provide is Free and we provide dinner aswell 😊 Must be in High School to attend this program, register on our link in our bio before coming or we can do it when you come down 🙌

Clubs Program is back for 2025 🙌

We will be having a sports night on Thursday 6pm-8pm at our YMCA Stadium, this provide is Free and we provide dinner aswell 😊 Must be in High School to attend this program, register on our link in our bio before coming or we can do it when you come down 🙌

Students first, but always striving for success 🫳🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

Students first, but always striving for success 🫳🏽

#youngmindscanachieve

The moment the 100m sprint record was broken

#youngmindscanachieve

The moment the 100m sprint record was broken

#youngmindscanachieve

W day at the Tokoroa High School Athletics 💚💛

#youngmindscanachieve

W day at the Tokoroa High School Athletics 💚💛

#youngmindscanachieve

Camp vibes 🔥 #breakaway

Thank you to all our youth who participated in our January holiday program, what a way to start 2025 🙌 Wishing yous all the best for school, give it your best and remember Young Minds Can Achieve ☝️

Camp vibes 🔥 #breakaway

Thank you to all our youth who participated in our January holiday program, what a way to start 2025 🙌 Wishing yous all the best for school, give it your best and remember Young Minds Can Achieve ☝️

Nice trip day to finish week one ☝️ #breakaway

Nice trip day to finish week one ☝️ #breakaway

Another day banked with the breakaway crew 🙌 #ymca

Another day banked with the breakaway crew 🙌 #ymca

Day two with the breakaway crew ✌️ #summervibes

Day two with the breakaway crew ✌️ #summervibes

SECRET SANTA I GOLF X YMCA BREAK UP 🎄

SECRET SANTA I GOLF X YMCA BREAK UP 🎄

Get ready for two weeks of fun, teamwork, and self-expression! 🎉 join us from January 13th to 24th for the ultimate Oscar Holiday Program, where everyday brings exciting activities designed to help you shine as your unique self while working together as a team. Don’t miss out on the adventure - it’s going to be unforgettable! 🌟

See info flyer for more info and all contact details.

Bookings will be made available by the end of the week.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🥳 see you in 2025 🙌

Get ready for two weeks of fun, teamwork, and self-expression! 🎉 join us from January 13th to 24th for the ultimate Oscar Holiday Program, where everyday brings exciting activities designed to help you shine as your unique self while working together as a team. Don’t miss out on the adventure - it’s going to be unforgettable! 🌟

See info flyer for more info and all contact details.

Bookings will be made available by the end of the week.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 🥳 see you in 2025 🙌

TOA Program X Rima Ora MasterClass 🌺 What a great 7 weeks we have had 🙌🏻 Our students have come through and have not only learnt some key business knowledge beneficial for their entrepreneurial journey but also have reconnected with their Pacific Islands culture through a Cook Islands lens 🇨🇰 Thank you to @ministryyouthdevelopment for your support in the work that we do 🙌🏻 Meitaki Atupaka to @rima_ora for sharing your knowledge both business and Pacific islands culture 🌺 Thank you to all our participants that came and took part in our program 🙌🏻 We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous new year 🌟

TOA Program X Rima Ora MasterClass 🌺 What a great 7 weeks we have had 🙌🏻 Our students have come through and have not only learnt some key business knowledge beneficial for their entrepreneurial journey but also have reconnected with their Pacific Islands culture through a Cook Islands lens 🇨🇰 Thank you to @ministryyouthdevelopment for your support in the work that we do 🙌🏻 Meitaki Atupaka to @rima_ora for sharing your knowledge both business and Pacific islands culture 🌺 Thank you to all our participants that came and took part in our program 🙌🏻 We wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous new year 🌟

3 day Oscar Programme from 16th - 18th of December, to register your child click the link below 👇 for further info message our Facebook page.

Looking forward to seeing y’all there 🎄

https://swymca.aimyplus.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

3 day Oscar Programme from 16th - 18th of December, to register your child click the link below 👇 for further info message our Facebook page.

Looking forward to seeing y’all there 🎄

https://swymca.aimyplus.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f

Hey team! 2024 is coming to an end but we have exciting news for 2025! We will be having a 2 week Breakaway Program for Youth aged 11-17 in January 🙌

Check out our flyers to see what we have planned! If you are interested you can pick up a Registration Form from the SWYMCA Town Office (46 Bridge St, Tokoroa) Our office hours are 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, if you are unable to come into the office then PM us on our socials and we can get a registration to you ☺️

IMPORTANT: ALL kids must register before 18th December 2024, we are capping our registrations to 30 youth so be quick to sign up 🙌 If you have been on Breakaway before you must register again as it is a new year ☺️

Hey team! 2024 is coming to an end but we have exciting news for 2025! We will be having a 2 week Breakaway Program for Youth aged 11-17 in January 🙌

Check out our flyers to see what we have planned! If you are interested you can pick up a Registration Form from the SWYMCA Town Office (46 Bridge St, Tokoroa) Our office hours are 9am-3pm Monday-Friday, if you are unable to come into the office then PM us on our socials and we can get a registration to you ☺️

IMPORTANT: ALL kids must register before 18th December 2024, we are capping our registrations to 30 youth so be quick to sign up 🙌 If you have been on Breakaway before you must register again as it is a new year ☺️

Arapuni Christmas Day ✅

It’s that time again 🎄24 days until….

Brought to you by: @southwaikatodc @sport_waikato

Arapuni Christmas Day ✅

It’s that time again 🎄24 days until….

Brought to you by: @southwaikatodc @sport_waikato

“Cheering on our awesome staff members, Uato’a Paito (To’a) and John Tiaki (Uncle John), and one of our own Vienna Paito (backstage crew) at the Little Theatre show tonight! Break a leg, team – we’re so proud of you!”

“Cheering on our awesome staff members, Uato’a Paito (To’a) and John Tiaki (Uncle John), and one of our own Vienna Paito (backstage crew) at the Little Theatre show tonight! Break a leg, team – we’re so proud of you!”

Do you have a passion for Cook Islands Arts and Crafts?

Are you also on the fence about starting a business?

Do you want to start a business but are not sure how to?

The South Waikato YMCA has the programme for you!
For the remainder of the year our TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme that teaches entrepreneurial skills will be teaming up with Rima Ora, a small business that specialises in Cook Islands Arts and Crafts, to provide its first ever RIMA ORA MASTERCLASS!

Over the next few weeks or so we will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, equipping our young people with the necessary skills to navigate their way in the world of business while also sharing and teaching different techniques in terms of Cook Islands Arts and Crafts

This programme is open for all our young people aged 13 - 24 years old

So if you think this is for you, fill out an expression of interest form in the link in our bio

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme x Rima Ora!

Do you have a passion for Cook Islands Arts and Crafts?

Are you also on the fence about starting a business?

Do you want to start a business but are not sure how to?

The South Waikato YMCA has the programme for you!
For the remainder of the year our TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme that teaches entrepreneurial skills will be teaming up with Rima Ora, a small business that specialises in Cook Islands Arts and Crafts, to provide its first ever RIMA ORA MASTERCLASS!

Over the next few weeks or so we will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, equipping our young people with the necessary skills to navigate their way in the world of business while also sharing and teaching different techniques in terms of Cook Islands Arts and Crafts

This programme is open for all our young people aged 13 - 24 years old

So if you think this is for you, fill out an expression of interest form in the link in our bio

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme x Rima Ora!

Do you have a passion for Cook Islands Arts and Crafts?

Are you also on the fence about starting a business?

Do you want to start a business but are not sure how to?

The South Waikato YMCA has the programme for you!
For the remainder of the year our TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme that teaches entrepreneurial skills will be teaming up with Rima Ora, a small business that specialises in Cook Islands Arts and Crafts, to provide its first ever RIMA ORA MASTERCLASS!

Over the next few weeks or so we will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, equipping our young people with the necessary skills to navigate their way in the world of business while also sharing and teaching different techniques in terms of Cook Islands Arts and Crafts

This programme is open for all our young people aged 13 - 24 years old

So if you think this is for you, fill out an expression of interest form in the link in our bio

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme x Rima Ora!

Do you have a passion for Cook Islands Arts and Crafts?

Are you also on the fence about starting a business?

Do you want to start a business but are not sure how to?

The South Waikato YMCA has the programme for you!
For the remainder of the year our TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme that teaches entrepreneurial skills will be teaming up with Rima Ora, a small business that specialises in Cook Islands Arts and Crafts, to provide its first ever RIMA ORA MASTERCLASS!

Over the next few weeks or so we will cover the basics of entrepreneurship, equipping our young people with the necessary skills to navigate their way in the world of business while also sharing and teaching different techniques in terms of Cook Islands Arts and Crafts

This programme is open for all our young people aged 13 - 24 years old

So if you think this is for you, fill out an expression of interest form in the link in our bio

TOA Enterprise Mentoring Programme x Rima Ora!

PINK WALK ‘24

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PINK WALK ‘24

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