Scouts Support for Arbor Day

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Scouts Support for Arbor Day

16 May 2007

Scouting New Zealand has announced plans to liaise with Regional, District and City Councils as well as the Department of Conservation to provide support for Arbor Day activities, on 5 June.

According to Scouting New Zealand CEO Geoff Knighton, "Scouts have long been associated with community activities and outdoors pursuits. This year in particular, we wanted to participate in Arbor Day activities, to mark the Movement's centennial year.

For further information contact: Tony Hickmore, National Programmes Manager, Scouting New Zealand

About Scouting New Zealand

Scouting is New Zealand's leading and preferred youth movement.

The Scouting movement includes a range of age-appropriate membership options for school age children through to young adults.

* Keas (6 - 8 yrs ) * Cubs (8 - 10 yrs ) * Scouts (10 - 14 yrs) * Venturers (14 - 18 yrs) * Rovers (18 - 26 yrs) )

Scouting has included young women since 1980.

Scouting encourages its members to develop personal responsibility, positive self esteem and self confidence through participation in outdoor activities and national events.

The outdoor activities programme for Scouting has been developed to challenge young people in a safe and supportive environment. All activities are delivered under supervision through a network of Scouting staff and trained volunteers.

The Chief Scout in NZ is the Governor General, His Excellency Hon. Anand Satyanand, PCNZM.

The Scouting movement began in 1907 and was established in New Zealand in 1908.

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