Recently three of our participants - Jess, Nikki and Anna, who attend Nelson College for Girls, enjoyed the privilege of successfully completing the legendary 16 day Youth To Everest trek. They all found it to be an adventure of a lifetime experience. Jess commented that it is the “best thing I have done, an incredible experience, where I made heaps of friends – I’d do it again in a heartbeat!” Nikki shared that for her, the experience was “life-changing’ and the ‘trekking

Three more students from Karamea Area School have joined a lengthening list of past and present students who have become the recipients of The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Aotearoa NZ Hillary Award. Congratulations goes to William Galway, Laylah Galway-Philpott and Flynn Hansen who were all recently presented their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Award at a School Assembly by Karamea Area School Principal Donna Donnelly. They proved themselves worthy recipients havin

It was wonderful to celebrate the success of three St John Cadets recently for their great achievement of gaining a Duke Of Edinburgh's International Award - Aotearoa NZ Hillary Award. All three have committed years of Service and grown their leadership skills through the St John Youth Cadet Programme and so it was only fitting to have St John Youth Westport Division Manager Bridget Kitchin present Rebekah Collins her Silver Award, and also Bridie Kitchin and Bria Murray the