North Rodney Blue Light Ventures Inc.

13/02/2026

13/02/2026

So far the 2026 year activities have involved students from Rodney College, Otamatea High School and this week Glenbervie Primary School. The branch Coordinator was assisted by volunteers from the branch Darryl Reardon, Neil Wright, Terry Gillgooly and Hayleigh Schimmmel from Blue Light Whangārei.
The next few weeks we have Dargaville, Glendowie College, Dairy Flat, Kaukapakapa, Warkworth Primary Schools.

26/01/2026

The 2026 Blue Light Lifeskills Course at the Whenuapai Airbase was again a real success for 7 local students from Rodney College, Otamatea High school and a home schooler. A wide range of team building, Lifeskills, Goal setting, drill, PT, off site White Water rafting, Air base visits and a graduation parade of some very proud parents.

11/12/2025

The 2025 Blue Light activities are nearly complete. North Rodney Blue Light has provided opportunities for over 1400 youth this year. The branch volunteers and staff have kept everyone well instructed, supervised and safe in the youth learning new skills, team building. The theme for this year was "Gratitude changes your Attitude which gives you Altitude". Thanks to our National Blue Light team we work along side with their Leadership Voyages, Lifeskills and Leadership courses at Whenuapai, PCT National competition, Rainbows End Fun day. Schools and community groups from Auckland to Northland appreciate the well supervised and safe activities. The many sponsors that have provided funding for the youth and products also is much appreciated. Have a Safe & Happy Christmas.

30/09/2025

2 Local lads from Rodney College joining the Blue Light leadershop voyage on the Steinlagar yacht. Thanks to the support from Mangawhai Opportunity Factory for this great opportunity and Blue Light and the NZ Sailing Trust.

08/09/2025

Students from five schools and colleges from across the region were taught the finer points of scaling walls, climbing fences and jumping through wind

08/09/2025

3 local students from the branch successfully completed the Blue Light Lifeskills 5 day course held at the Whenuapai Air Base. 36 Students from the North Island made new friends and developed an understanding of the military culture. Team challenges, PT, drill, base visits, anti bullying presentations, SMART goals, NCEA credits, High ropes course at Woodhill and even a cooking lesson. The NZ Defence Force Youth Development Unit, NZ Police and Blue Light staff were joined by Fiji Police throughout the course developing the students skills. A final parade was enjoyed by the parents and caregivers of the participants. Shane Gould and Antony Searle both agreed this was one of the best courses we both have been involved in. Congratulations to Levi Kairau of Rodney College for receiving the Merit Award.