Youth Development

Couldn’t ask for a better week for an adventure. These students are setting off for four days of kayaking, camping, kiwi spotting, snorkelling, doing bombs, and maybe even a bit of kayak fishing. Can’t wait to hear the yarns they bring back from this @dukeofednz Silver Journey.

A bit different to our usual — but an important and stunningly beautiful day with @mountainstosea.org.nz, conducting a kayak survey of the Pāremoremo River. Their team are assessing this environment for feasible īnanga spawning habitats, and we got to explore native canopies and tributaries in the process.

Congrats to our @dukeofednz Silver students who just returned from their hiking journey in the Waitakere Ranges. Stormy weather hasn`t deterred this lot from making the most of their adventure and being 100% committed to the mission. Bunch of legends!

Our @stcuthbertscollege girls smashed their @dukeofednz Gold Adventurous Journey this week.
Launching from St Heliers, they paddled through the Hauraki Gulf, exploring islands and coastlines all the way to Waitawa.

Five days of carrying their own tents, food, kayaks and gear — navigating, supporting each other, and absolutely owning it. Big congrats on completing such an epic mission, and shoutout to guide @tony.d.waters for the awesome pics!

Photos hot off the press from our guides after an epic weekend. A few maunga (volcanic cones) explored, a few selfies in front of the Sky Tower, and an awesome view of the new Sparkle Hour light show on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.