YMCA New Zealand

06/06/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to the YMCA! 🎉

Today we celebrate the founding of the YMCA on 6 June 1844 in London, England, 182 years ago today.

What started as a small movement created by George Williams to support young people moving into the city during the Industrial Revolution has grown into one of the world’s largest youth and community organisations, now operating in more than 100 countries.

From youth development and outdoor education, to health, recreation, childcare and community support, the YMCA has spent nearly two centuries empowering young people and strengthening communities.

Here in Hawke’s Bay, we are proud to continue that legacy through programmes that support tamariki, rangatahi and whānau across our region every day.

Thank you to all of our staff, volunteers, partners, supporters and families who continue to be part of the Y story. 💙

06/06/2026

Happy Founder’s Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating 182 years of the YMCA, from our beginnings in London in 1844 to a global Movement reaching communities around the world.

As we prepare for World Council next month, we're celebrating the stories that make our Movement so special. How has the YMCA transformed your life? We'd love to hear your story.

05/06/2026

Happy Birthday YMCA
founded
6 June 1844

05/06/2026

O lupe sa vao ese’ese, ae ua fuifui faatasi
We are from different parts of the forest, but connected in one cause

Happy Samoan Language Week 🇼🇸

05/06/2026

We believe in the power of community, hope, and shared prayer. 💛

This June 6, as we mark the YMCA’s 182nd anniversary, we will come together as the global YMCA Movement to pray for the YMCA World Council 2026 and for all the people, communities, and dreams that are part of our mission.
•⁠ ⁠🗓️ Saturday 6 June 2026
•⁠ ⁠🕖 12:00 Universal Time Coordinated
•⁠ ⁠🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R6tW8FXGRXOc_w3SqGpjsw #/registration

We invite you to join us in this space for reflection and connection✨

05/06/2026

Sometimes a change of environment makes all the difference.

Cooper came to the Y because mainstream school just wasn't the right fit. Smaller classes and one dedicated tutor meant he could actually focus and learn..

From there, things started to click. Cooper completed Level 1 and 2, got his restricted licence through our Y Drive Driving School, and is now working full-time at a contracting company.

If you're thinking about coming to the Y, Cooper's advice is simple — "Just do it."

05/06/2026

Ia malu le vai i lou finangalo
May your mind be cool like water

Happy Samoan Language Week 🇼🇸

05/06/2026

The Y is always happy to hear from people who want to work in a community-focused organisation. We have roles across youth services, youth development, in our gym team, in climbing, education, administration, management, and more! We have a range of permanent full-time and part-time roles, as well a...

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02/06/2026