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Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit Support (CACTUS) for Feilding youth.

02/06/2026

Some days are about fitness.
Some are about character.
Today was both 💪

The CACTUS crew were challenged with tyre flips, med ball drills, teamwork activities, and plenty of opportunities to push past that little voice that says "this is hard." Or "I should still be in bed".

What continues to impress us isn't just the physical effort — it's the encouragement. The way these young people back each other, celebrate each other's wins, and refuse to leave anyone behind.

Every session is another chance to build, one way or another.

The early mornings, the sore muscles, the commitment to showing up week after week, it's all adding up.

We're not just building fitter young people.
We're building stronger humans.

Keep digging deep, team. Graduation is just around the corner. We're proud of every one of you 🔥💚

26/05/2026

We just want to say a huge THANK YOU to our incredible CACTUS Kitchen Crew! 🍳☕💚

While our rangatahi are out pushing their limits, building resilience, teamwork and discipline, this amazing group is behind the scenes preparing hot breakfasts, serving meals with a smile, washing mountains of dishes, and making sure every young person starts their day with a full stomach.

The kitchen crew aren't just feeding our kids, they're showing them what service, generosity and community look like in action.

Every plate served, every early start, every dish washed helps make CACTUS exactly what it is.

Our young people are learning that success is never achieved alone. It takes a village. It takes teamwork. It takes people willing to give their time, energy and heart for others.

To our kitchen volunteers, thank you for being part of that village. Thank you for caring and cooking for our young people as if they were your own. Thank you for the years of dedication and the countless breakfasts, and staff coffees 😉

You are the heart of this programme and we appreciate you more than words can say 💚

20/05/2026

Half way. Week 4.

And you can feel the change 💚

This programme has never just been about fitness. Its about learning what happens when things get challenging and choosing not to quit anyway.

This week was has been about working as team, discipline, and digging deeper than they thought they could.

Medicine balls. Push ups. Running drills. Formation work. Never leaving a team member behind.

What’s been incredible to watch is the shift from individuals, to a team.
The encouragement between them.
The way they hold each other accountable, communicate.
The way they push through tired legs and sore muscles together.
The quiet confidence growing in kids who didn’t realise how capable they really were.

Halfway through CACTUS means the excitement of starting has worn off now.

This is the part where dedication matters.
Where attitude matters.
Where character starts showing up.
And these kids?
They are showing up. Every early morning.
Every challenge thrown at them.
Effort, endurance, resilience and heart 💚

We are unbelievably proud of every single participant, and so excited to see what the second half of this journey brings. Because if this is what Week 4 looks like, imagine where they’ll be by graduation. 🔥

11/05/2026

CACTUS 2026 - week 3

Another early morning. Another chance to challenge ourselves. Another chance to improve.

This week has been all about improving technique, pushing through discomfort, and learning that growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through consistency, effort and showing up even when it’s hard 👊

But one of the most powerful parts of this journey isn’t just the physical work… it’s the WHY behind it.

Hearing Sam and Jaide speak about their reasons for being here was a reminder that every single person on this course is fighting for something different. Confidence. Direction. Growth. Discipline. A better future. A stronger version of themselves.

That’s what CACTUS is really about 💜
Not perfection.
Not being the fastest.
Not being the strongest.
Just taking one step forward at a time, together.

29/04/2026

A strong first step for the CACTUS 2026 intake. The 8 wk challenge is now underway!

Over 40 trainees set their alarm clocks early this morning and turned up ready to begin their Feilding CACTUS journey. They were welcomed by an awesome group of supporters from Nz Police, RNZAF, FENZ, Manawatū District Council, including Mayor Michael Ford, along with many other staff and community supporters who gave up their time to be there.

The group received their CACTUS tee shirts and spent the session learning parade, and creating their own rules and goals for the weeks ahead.

To finish the morning, everyone enjoyed their first breakfast, kindly prepared by The Salvation Army and volunteers.

27/04/2026

🔥 CACTUS 2026 IS HERE 🔥

This Wednesday, April 29th… we kick off 💪

40 young people.
8 weeks.
Countless opportunities to grow, challenge themselves, and discover what they’re truly capable of.

We are SO excited to welcome this year’s intake into the CACTUS whānau 🌱
Early mornings, teamwork, resilience, laughter, grit… it’s all coming.

This programme isn’t just about fitness — it’s about building confidence, connection, and courage. It’s about showing up, pushing limits, and backing yourself even when it’s hard.

To our 40 legends stepping up… we'll see you wednesday morning, 6am sharp 👊
Let’s get to work 🫡

24/03/2026

Feilding CACTUS – Applications Now Open

We’re looking for young people ready to step up and take on the challenge of the CACTUS Programme 2026 💪

CACTUS is an 8 week youth development programme for students in Year 9–13 focused on building:

✔ Confidence
✔ Self-discipline
✔ Respect
✔ Physical strength & fitness
✔ Resilience
✔ Teamwork

CACTUS runs three mornings a week (Mon, Wed, Fri) before school.
At the end of the programme, participants take on our famous Longest Day challenge and Graduation, a huge achievement for everyone who completes the course.

CACTUS pushes limits, build strong habits, improve fitness and strength, and help young people realise they are capable of more than they think.

👉 If you know a young person who would benefit from this opportunity, or you’d like more information, send us a message and we’ll forward an application form.

Spots are limited and we are now finalising our next intake. 💥

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