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Work. Finances. Chores. School routines. With the pressures of daily life it’s little wonder so many Kiwi families struggle to spend quality time together. That's why we're offering families the chance to escape the daily grind for a weekend away at YMCA's Family Camp.

For eight years, Niloufer Sultana has faced a number of health challenges, including being diagnosed as pre-diabetic, and suffering from a stroke and three heart attacks. By 2016 Niloufer knew it was time for a lifestyle change. Upon joining the YMCA, she felt she had finally found a place where she was welcome and comfortable enough to work on her health.

YMCA and the Albert-Eden Local Board have received a national Outstanding Event Award from the New Zealand Recreation Association for the annual Albert-Eden Schools Cultural Festival. 

Four YMCA trainers and facilities have been named finalists in the upcoming New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards.

YMCA, the family-friendly fitness and recreation provider, is set to showcase its programmes and services for the first time at the NZ Fitness and Health Expo, 28-29 October at the ASB Showgrounds

YMCA Auckland has announced the introduction of virtual on-demand fitness classes in five of its 12 fitness facilities.

Mt Albert Community and Leisure Centre managed by YMCA has taken home the top honour at the 2017 Albert-Eden Business Awards.

We asked our Fitness Manager, Casey McLain, a few questions about himself, his role at YMCA Mt Albert, and what it is like to be a part of the YMCA Family.

We asked our Fitness Manager, Casey McLain, a few questions about himself, his role at YMCA Mt Albert, and what it is like to be a part of the YMCA Family.

It’s official - YMCA Auckland has heroes within its ranks. At the 2016 Albert-Eden Local Heroes Awards, Mt Albert Community and Recreation Centre came away with an exciting award.

For many people, retirement means peace, quiet, and relaxation. Not so, however, for Denise. When Denise retired at 60 years old, she seized it as an opportunity to get fit. Her doctor wanted Denise to lower her blood pressure and take care of her high cholesterol levels. “Now that I was retired, I knew that I had no excuse not to go to the gym,” laughs Denise.

Find out how YMCA is helping Denise tackle retirement, health and her bucket list.

According to recent research by Auckland Council, there are almost 500,000 children and young people living in Auckland alone. That means almost 40% of Auckland’s total population is under the age of 25. This figure rises to as high as 52% in some local board areas, but either way, has the potential to give vibrancy to Auckland, if the vision and energy of those young people are channeled. YMCA Auckland’s youth development programme, Raise Up, is doing just that!

Find out how James Toohey from the Mt Albert Community is benefiting from YMCA's partnership with Outward Bound.