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LEST WE FORGET

This ANZAC Day – 25 April 2026, communities across the South Waikato will come together to remember, reflect, and honour those who served and sacrificed.

Through our partnership with the South Waikato District Council, we are proud to support and promote the local commemorations being led by our community groups, RSA, and organisers across the district.

Services will be held in:
• Tokoroa
• Tīrau
• Putāruru

From dawn services to civic ceremonies, we encourage whānau, rangatahi, and the wider community to attend and stand together in remembrance.

ANZAC Day Breakfast – Tokoroa
Join the community following the dawn service for a shared breakfast:
• 7:00am
• South Waikato Sports & Events Centre (Mossop Road)
• Adults: $20 | Under 12: $10
Hosted by South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services

These events are a reflection of the strength, pride, and unity within our communities, led by the people, for the people.

❤️ Let us remember not just the past, but the values of courage, service, and sacrifice that continue to shape who we are today.

#LestWeForget #ANZACDay #SouthWaikato #Community #Remembrance WeWillRememberThem

LEST WE FORGET

This ANZAC Day – 25 April 2026, communities across the South Waikato will come together to remember, reflect, and honour those who served and sacrificed.

Through our partnership with the South Waikato District Council, we are proud to support and promote the local commemorations being led by our community groups, RSA, and organisers across the district.

Services will be held in:
• Tokoroa
• Tīrau
• Putāruru

From dawn services to civic ceremonies, we encourage whānau, rangatahi, and the wider community to attend and stand together in remembrance.

ANZAC Day Breakfast – Tokoroa
Join the community following the dawn service for a shared breakfast:
• 7:00am
• South Waikato Sports & Events Centre (Mossop Road)
• Adults: $20 | Under 12: $10
Hosted by South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services

These events are a reflection of the strength, pride, and unity within our communities, led by the people, for the people.

❤️ Let us remember not just the past, but the values of courage, service, and sacrifice that continue to shape who we are today.

#LestWeForget #ANZACDay #SouthWaikato #Community #Remembrance WeWillRememberThem

A few of our kids sharing their thoughts, feelings, and favourite parts of the holiday program.

A few of our kids sharing their thoughts, feelings, and favourite parts of the holiday program.

From the archives: January Youth Summit 2026

Mini vlog by @heavenly.glassie

From the archives: January Youth Summit 2026

Mini vlog by @heavenly.glassie

Term one done 🫳🏽

Term one done 🫳🏽

Showing up is the the first step to success - let’s make attendance our priority next term 💪🏽🎯 Every day counts, every lesson matter. Let’s do this 🚀 enjoy your break #Ypathways

Showing up is the the first step to success - let’s make attendance our priority next term 💪🏽🎯 Every day counts, every lesson matter. Let’s do this 🚀 enjoy your break #Ypathways

March highlights 2026 ✨

March highlights 2026 ✨

OSCAR Term One Holiday Programme is here

See flyers for all information from day to day activities, prices & contact details.

Bookings will be available as soon as possible, so keep an eye out.

#youngmindscanachieve

OSCAR Term One Holiday Programme is here

See flyers for all information from day to day activities, prices & contact details.

Bookings will be available as soon as possible, so keep an eye out.

#youngmindscanachieve

Got nothing planned for the school holidays?

Breakaway has got you 🙌 FREE program filled with activities, workshops & trips! We provide transport and lunch daily! Registration forms are now available at the YMCA Office, get in quick as there is limited space 🔥

Age range is 11-17 years old

Any questions let us know via email or social media 👍

Got nothing planned for the school holidays?

Breakaway has got you 🙌 FREE program filled with activities, workshops & trips! We provide transport and lunch daily! Registration forms are now available at the YMCA Office, get in quick as there is limited space 🔥

Age range is 11-17 years old

Any questions let us know via email or social media 👍

Life at Epworth Camp 🙌🏽

Life at Epworth Camp 🙌🏽

Day ✌🏽

Day ✌🏽

FVHS Year Nine Camp

FVHS Year Nine Camp

Last night our crew played their last game of Touch for the season finishing 5th and ending with a W. Not bad for our first year in the comp.

Last night our crew played their last game of Touch for the season finishing 5th and ending with a W. Not bad for our first year in the comp.

🤦‍♂️

🤦‍♂️

Maraetai ate and left no crumbs 🫳🏽

Maraetai ate and left no crumbs 🫳🏽

The crown stays with the teachers

The crown stays with the teachers

Your 2026 chant champs

Your 2026 chant champs

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Community Events in South Waikato 🌟

South Waikato YMCA, in partnership with the South Waikato District Council, is developing a Community Vibrancy and Events Plan through our Y Connect service and we want to hear from you.

Your voice will help guide the events, activities, and opportunities that bring our community together, strengthen connections, and create a vibrant district for everyone.

Head to our Facebook and complete the survey there.

🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can go in the draw to win one of TWO $50 prezzy cards.

Whether you’re a rangatahi, parent, business owner, community group member, or resident - your insights matter.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected South Waikato.

#YConnect #SouthWaikato #CommunityVoice #StrongerTogether

🌟 Help Shape the Future of Community Events in South Waikato 🌟

South Waikato YMCA, in partnership with the South Waikato District Council, is developing a Community Vibrancy and Events Plan through our Y Connect service and we want to hear from you.

Your voice will help guide the events, activities, and opportunities that bring our community together, strengthen connections, and create a vibrant district for everyone.

Head to our Facebook and complete the survey there.

🎁 As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey can go in the draw to win one of TWO $50 prezzy cards.

Whether you’re a rangatahi, parent, business owner, community group member, or resident - your insights matter.

Together, we can build a stronger, more connected South Waikato.

#YConnect #SouthWaikato #CommunityVoice #StrongerTogether

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Chant clips 🗣️

Chant clips 🗣️

Shots from our past two games 📸 One last push for our YMCA All-In rugby touch team before our season ends next week for the Putāruru competition. All the best team 🙏🏼🔥

Shots from our past two games 📸 One last push for our YMCA All-In rugby touch team before our season ends next week for the Putāruru competition. All the best team 🙏🏼🔥

Tokoroa High School Athletics ✍️

Tokoroa High School Athletics ✍️

Thank you for your time @gary.petley.73 @southwaikatodc

Thank you for your time @gary.petley.73 @southwaikatodc

Home has treated us well these past few days 🫳🏽

Home has treated us well these past few days 🫳🏽

@kiamautalent making magic today 🔥

@kiamautalent making magic today 🔥

@kiamautalent workshop

@kiamautalent workshop

📄 ✂️ 🪨

📄 ✂️ 🪨

Day 2 underway 🔥

Day 2 underway 🔥

Registrations are still open tap link in the bio to sign up.

Registrations are still open tap link in the bio to sign up.

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