Scouting New Zealand
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Scouts New Zealand, officially registered as "The Scout Association of New Zealand" is the national Scouting
association in New Zealand
, affiliated to the World Organization of the Scout Movement
(WOSM) since 1953. It has 18,649 members (as of 2011). Scouts
was introduced to New Zealand in 1908 by Colonel David Cossgrove
.
Scouts New Zealand is very internationally minded, participating in many Asia-Pacific Region
and World Scout camps and Jamborees.
There is a strong emphasis on conservation of natural resources. Scouts frequently help in natural disasters such as sand bagging rivers during flooding.
Scouting in New Zealand began in 1908 and spread rapidly throughout the country. The first group was formed in Canterbury
. Another group in Parnell
also claims this honour but the group's documentation has been lost. In 1909, the first Sea Scouting
units were founded followed by Cub Scouts in 1916 and the Rover section in 1918.
In 1963, the Venturer Scout section was introduced.
In 1976, the first females became members of the Venturer section, on a trial basis. Because of the great success, in 1979, females were formally admitted and the Venturer section became co-ed. In 1987, girls were formally admitted into the Scout section. This was followed by girls being admitted into the Kea and Cub sections in 1989.
In 1979, Mr. Arthur W.V. Reeve was awarded the Bronze Wolf
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
All sections are coeducational. Scouting New Zealand has similar Scouting sections as the Scout Association
in the United Kingdom
, although the names are slightly different: Beavers
are called Keas, Venturers
in place of Explorers
, and Rovers
in place of the Scout Network
.
The four cornerstones are:
The Scout Promise is:
The Scout Law:
Venturers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
Rovers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
in the years 1925-6. An estimated 200 people attended. The next was held in Auckland
in 1958-9. Since then they are held every three years. The 19th New Zealand Jamboree
was held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton
from 29 December 2010 to 6 January 2011.
from 1 January to 11 January 2010. Venture is held for Venturers approximately every three years.
from the 6th to the 9th of April 2012 which is Easter weekend.
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
association in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
, affiliated to the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
(WOSM) since 1953. It has 18,649 members (as of 2011). Scouts
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
was introduced to New Zealand in 1908 by Colonel David Cossgrove
David Cossgrove
Lieutenant Colonel David Cossgrove served in the South African War with Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Scouts and Guides in the United Kingdom...
.
Scouts New Zealand is very internationally minded, participating in many Asia-Pacific Region
WOSM-Asia-Pacific Region
The Asia-Pacific Scout Region is the divisional office of the World Scout Bureau of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, headquartered in Makati City, Philippines, with satellite offices in Australia and Japan...
and World Scout camps and Jamborees.
There is a strong emphasis on conservation of natural resources. Scouts frequently help in natural disasters such as sand bagging rivers during flooding.
History
Canterbury, New Zealand
The New Zealand region of Canterbury is mainly composed of the Canterbury Plains and the surrounding mountains. Its main city, Christchurch, hosts the main office of the Christchurch City Council, the Canterbury Regional Council - called Environment Canterbury - and the University of Canterbury.-...
. Another group in Parnell
Parnell, New Zealand
Parnell is a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It is often billed as Auckland's "oldest suburb" since it dates from the earliest days of the European settlement of Auckland in 1841...
also claims this honour but the group's documentation has been lost. In 1909, the first Sea Scouting
Sea Scouts New Zealand
Sea Scouts New Zealand are part of Scouting New Zealand. There are around 900 Sea Scouts in New Zealand in 60 troops around the country.The New Zealand Sea Scouts use a 17 ft cutter as their principal boat - the concept of having a specific boat for Sea Scouts in New Zealand originated in 1944...
units were founded followed by Cub Scouts in 1916 and the Rover section in 1918.
In 1963, the Venturer Scout section was introduced.
In 1976, the first females became members of the Venturer section, on a trial basis. Because of the great success, in 1979, females were formally admitted and the Venturer section became co-ed. In 1987, girls were formally admitted into the Scout section. This was followed by girls being admitted into the Kea and Cub sections in 1989.
In 1979, Mr. Arthur W.V. Reeve was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
Sections
- Keas-ages 6 and 7
- Cubs-ages 8 to 11
- Scouts-ages 11 to 14
- Venturers-ages 14 to 19
- Rovers-ages 18 to 26 (conditional membership as an Associate Rover 26 - 34)
- Associates-ages 26+
All sections are coeducational. Scouting New Zealand has similar Scouting sections as the Scout Association
The Scout Association
The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, although the names are slightly different: Beavers
Beaver Scouts
Beaver Scouts, often shortened to Beavers, is the youngest section of Scouting operated by The Scout Association in the United Kingdom. The core age range for Beaver Scouts is six to eight years, though exceptions can be granted. Individual sections of Beaver Scouts, known as a Colony, are run by...
are called Keas, Venturers
Venture Scout
Venture Scouting is a section of the Scout Movement, mostly in countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, for young people roughly in the 14 – 20 age range.-Australia:...
in place of Explorers
Explorer Scouts
Explorer Scouts , a section of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14- to 18-year-olds, was introduced in 2001 replacing Venture Scouts . This was part of a greater change in programme, including the introduction of Scout Network for 18- to 25-year-olds...
, and Rovers
Rover Scouts
Rover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
in place of the Scout Network
Scout Network
The Scout Network is the fifth and final section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom, catering for 18- to 25-year-olds and introduced in 2001, following the review of UK Scouting. It, along with the Explorer Scout section, replaced the Venture Scouts...
.
The four cornerstones are:
- Outdoors
- Community
- Personal Development
- New Experiences
Cubs
The Cubs' Promise:- I promise to do my best
- To do my duty to my God, to the Queen and my country,
- To help other people and to live by the Cub Law
Scouts
The Scout Motto is Be Prepared.The Scout Promise is:
- On my honour I promise to do my best,
- To do my duty to my God, to the Queen and my country,
- To help other people and to live by the Scout Law.
The Scout Law:
- A Scout is loyal and trustworthy
- A Scout is considerate and tolerant
- A Scout is a friend to all
- A Scout accepts challenges with courage
- A Scout uses resources wisely
- A Scout respects the environment
- A Scout has self respect and is sincere
Venturers
The Venturer motto is: Accept the Challenge!Venturers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
Rovers
The objectives of the Rover sections are:- Service to Scouting and to the community
- Outdoor pursuits
- Continuing skill development
- Social interaction
Rovers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
Jamboree
The first New Zealand Jamboree, the New Zealand Exhibition Jamboree was held in DunedinDunedin
Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. It is considered to be one of the four main urban centres of New Zealand for historic, cultural, and geographic reasons. Dunedin was the largest city by territorial land area until...
in the years 1925-6. An estimated 200 people attended. The next was held in Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
in 1958-9. Since then they are held every three years. The 19th New Zealand Jamboree
19th New Zealand Scout Jamboree
The 19th New Zealand Scout Jamboree was held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand between 29 December 2010 and 6 January 2011.-Location:...
was held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton
Mystery Creek Events Centre
Mystery Creek Events Centre is a large events centre based in the outskirts of Hamilton, New Zealand. It is home to many events, the largest being the National Agricultural Fieldays which is held annually in June....
from 29 December 2010 to 6 January 2011.
Venture
There have been 11 National Ventures in New Zealand. The last New Zealand Venture was held at Brookfield near WellingtonWellington
Wellington is the capital city and third most populous urban area of New Zealand, although it is likely to have surpassed Christchurch due to the exodus following the Canterbury Earthquake. It is at the southwestern tip of the North Island, between Cook Strait and the Rimutaka Range...
from 1 January to 11 January 2010. Venture is held for Venturers approximately every three years.
Moot
There have been 69 National Rover Moots in New Zealand. Moots are normally held locally and nationally once a year which are organised and run by Rovers. The 70th National Rover Moot is being held near KaikoheKaikohe
Kaikohe is the central service area for the Far North District of New Zealand, about 260 km from Auckland, situated on State Highway 12 at...
from the 6th to the 9th of April 2012 which is Easter weekend.
National Schools
The following educational schools are run by the Scout Association:- Aviation School
- Canoe School
- Caving School
- Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School
- Mountaincraft School
- Photography School
- Snow School
Gang Shows
- Christchurch Gang Show First Gang Show presented in September 1956 at the Repertory Theatre- restarted in 2009.
- Otago Gang Show - started in 1956.
- North Shore Gang Show - started in 1959, located in Auckland.
- Manawatu Gangshow, started in 1962, located in Palmerston NorthPalmerston NorthPalmerston North is the main city of the Manawatu-Wanganui region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is an inland city with a population of and is the country's seventh largest city and eighth largest urban area. Palmerston North is located in the eastern Manawatu Plains near the north bank...
, New ZealandNew ZealandNew Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. - Auckland Central Gang Show, started in 1969.
- Hutt Valley Gang Show - started in 1979. Although located in Lower Hutt, Scouts and Guides from across the greater Wellington Region are eligible to take part. The 2008 Gang Show celebrated NZ's Scouting and Guiding centenary with a history of the movements in New Zealand.
- Waikato Gang Show - restarted in 2005.
Scouts New Zealand elsewhere
Non-sovereign territories with Scouting run by Scouts New Zealand include- Cook IslandsCook IslandsThe Cook Islands is a self-governing parliamentary democracy in the South Pacific Ocean in free association with New Zealand...
- Cook Islands Boy Scout AssociationCook Islands Boy Scout AssociationThe Cook Islands Boy Scout Association comes under the administration of Scouting New Zealand, continuing the arrangement from before the Cook Islands became a self-governing dependency of New Zealand.... - NiueNiueNiue , is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It is commonly known as the "Rock of Polynesia", and inhabitants of the island call it "the Rock" for short. Niue is northeast of New Zealand in a triangle between Tonga to the southwest, the Samoas to the northwest, and the Cook Islands to...
- Scouting in Niue - TokelauTokelauTokelau is a territory of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean that consists of three tropical coral atolls with a combined land area of 10 km2 and a population of approximately 1,400...
- Scouting in Tokelau