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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

We sat down to have a chat with Russell and find out what’s motivated him to come to the Centre for over 50 years.

Seventeen-year-old Zoe Beck has taken out top honours in the Walk the Line fashion show at New Zealand Fashion Weekend on September 2. 

YMCA Auckland will be holding its annual general meeting on Thursday 5 October. All welcome.

A new initiative is helping the South Asian community get active and lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, and it’s all thanks to funding provided by Aktive – Auckland Sport & Recreation for YMCA’s Jumpstart programme. 

For Jake Zalkalnins, a 10 year old from west Auckland, six days at YMCA’s Camp Adair during the winter school holidays was an unforgettable experience that involved nothing more than the simple joy of being a kid.

Every parent knows well the daily struggle to get kids to eat their fruit and veggies. Coupled with perceptions regarding cost, preparation time and taste, consuming the recommended three servings of vegetable and two pieces of fruit per day can seem like an insurmountable hurdle for families.

Twenty North Shore teenagers are taking their event management skills to the world stage as they head to NZ Fashion Weekend to manage the annual Walk the Line runway fashion show on 2 September.

The Spring edition of YMCA Auckland's Community magazine is out now, and CEO Peter Fergusson has some thoughts on wellbeing. 

YMCA Auckland swim teacher Liam Blain-Caunce has received national recognition for his contributions to aquatic education and water safety by taking out the 2017 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics Award on 15 July.