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Empowering taiohi and their whānau through challenge, discovery, and outdoor adventure across Aotearoa.

🌄 Unique experiences. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Whānau centric. 🧭Real skills. 🌱 Real impact.

19/08/2026

We’re excited to share that our Adventure Series Manager, Natalie, will be speaking at the upcoming Aktive Taiohi Collective Hui: Mana Taiohi in Action.

Mana Taiohi sits at the heart of the Adventure Series and guides how we build relationships, co-design alongside taiohi and whānau, deliver inclusive experiences, and continue to learn from and evaluate our programmes.

Natalie will be sharing some of the practical ways Mana Taiohi is brought to life through our mahi, including learnings from the Adventure Series delivered in partnership with the Autism Kids Collective, which recently received the Te Tohu Whakaaweawe Kaupapa – Outstanding Event / Programme Award.

It’s a great opportunity to hear how youth-centred principles can move from a framework on paper into the everyday decisions, relationships and practices that shape programmes with and for taiohi.

Natalie will be sharing alongside Mana Tū and the Sport Integrity NZ Commission on 26 August at Motu Moana Camp.

There are still spaces available for people working across the sport, recreation and youth sectors.

👉 Register here:
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19/06/2026

Week 5 of the Adventure Series was all about Te Ao. Connecting with the world around us and taking time to notice the little things.

The forecast wasn't exactly on our side, but somehow we managed to dodge the rain, lace up our shoes, and get out into nature together.

As we wandered the tracks, listened to birdsong, splashed through puddles, shared conversations, and breathed in the fresh air, it was a reminder that some of the best moments aren't the big ones. They're the simple moments in between.

The lyrics of today's soundtrack say it perfectly:

"I've been living for all these little things, the moments in between."

Because sometimes the best adventures aren't about reaching the destination. They're about slowing down enough to notice the laughter, the connection, and the world around us.

These are the days we'll remember.
These are the days we're living for.

18/06/2026

As we come to the end of National Volunteer Week, it feels impossible not to shine a light on some of the incredible volunteers who have helped make the Adventure Series what it is today.

First up is Mike Smith.

To know Mike is to love Mike.

Mike has been part of EVERY. SINGLE. Adventure Series since the very beginning. Through sunshine, rain and everything in between, he has shown up time and time again with a smile on his face and a joke ready to go.

Whether he's teaching outdoor skills, helping young people step outside their comfort zones, or simply taking the time to make sure every participant feels seen, valued, and like they belong, Mike has a way of making people feel at home.

The Adventure Series simply would not be the success it is without his cheeky sense of humour, endless patience, and ability to keep us all laughing when the day gets long.

Mike, thank you for everything you do. Not just for the Adventure Series, but for the countless hours you give to Scouting both regionally and nationally. Your impact reaches far beyond what most people will ever see.

Volunteers like Mike are the reason programmes like this exist. They are the reason young people find connection, confidence, and adventure.

Thank you for being one of the good ones, Mike. We are incredibly lucky to have you on the team. ❤️

17/06/2026

It's Schools’ Pride Week - a great week to remember that Scouts is a place for all!

11/06/2026

This award might have our names on it, but it belongs to a whole community of people.

Yesterday, Scouts Aotearoa and the Autism Kids Collective were honoured to receive the Te Tohu Whakaaweawe Kaupapa – Outstanding Event / Programme Award at the Recreation Aotearoa - Te Whai Oranga National Outdoors Hui and Outdoor Awards.

To be recognised alongside so many amazing finalists was incredibly special, but what makes this award meaningful is the people behind it.

The Kaiārahi who have given up weekends, shared their skills, and created spaces where autistic young people can belong, challenge themselves, and thrive.

The Rovers and Venturers who have shown up time and time again to support activities, build connections, and be role models.

The volunteers who work behind the scenes to make everything happen.

Funders like Auckland Council and CLM Community Sport who believed in this Kaupapa.

People like Janine Hall, who started as a participant and came back as a volunteer, supporting logistics, communication, and creating a safe space for whānau to share what support they need.

And of course, Lee Ikitule, who started the Autism Kids Collective out of his garage because he knew that community matters. That people with shared lived experiences are stronger when they come together, support one another, and create solutions together.

I feel incredibly grateful to have partnered with someone who understands the needs of their community and advocates tirelessly for opportunities that make a real difference.

The confidence, friendships, growth, and joy we see through this programme are worth far more than any trophy.

But it's pretty special to have that impact recognised.

Thank you to every young person, volunteer, leader, parent, caregiver, and supporter who has been part of this journey.

This award belongs to all of you. ❤️

25/05/2026

🎶 🎵 Whiria rā te taura tangata 🎶 🎵

Week 3 of The Adventure Series was all about Whakapapa, weaving together people, stories, traditions, and connection to te taiao.

From Scout staves and traditions, to raranga making of rope and putiputi, to mastering the skill, challenge and tikanga within Taki-mai and Okooko, this week reminded us that whakapapa is not just where we come from, but how we relate to each other and the world around us.

22/05/2026

𝗔𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲.

As we celebrate 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, I’ve been reflecting on what it means to create spaces where taiohi are not only included, but 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱.

This year’s theme, “𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗪𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱,” speaks so strongly to the kaupapa of the Adventure Series, developed in partnership with

The Adventure Series supports autistic young people and their whānau to access physical activity, outdoor recreation, and connection in ways that work for them.

But more than that, it was designed to listen.

To whānau who told us what had not worked before.
To young people who needed different ways to communicate.
To taiohi who needed time, space, sensory support, predictability, and trusted relationships before they could participate.

That is why 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮 is such a key part of our approach.

Youth voice does not always look like standing up and speaking.

Sometimes it looks like choosing yes or no on a communication card.
Sometimes it looks like using a heart face or sad face to share feedback.
Sometimes it looks like stepping back, then choosing to try again.
Sometimes it looks like joy, confidence, trust, and belonging.

Grounded in ’s 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗼𝗵𝗶 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, the Adventure Series reminds us that when we honour the mana of young people, we create spaces where they are heard, valued, and supported to thrive.

Proud to share this case study for Youth Week.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who has backed this kaupapa, including , , , , and all the kaiārahi, volunteers, whānau, and young people who make it what it is.

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