| The Scout Association of New Zealand | |||
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| Country | New Zealand | ||
| Founded | 1908 | ||
| Founder | David Cossgrove | ||
| Membership | 18,649 | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of the Scout Movement | ||
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Scouts New Zealand, officially registered as "The Scout Association of New Zealand"[1] 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[2]). 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.
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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.[3] 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 Keas' promise:
The Cubs' Promise:
The Scout Motto is Be Prepared.
The Scout Promise is:
The Scout Law:
The Venturer motto is: Accept the Challenge!
Venturers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
The objectives of the Rover sections are:
Rovers adhere to the Scout Law and Promise
The first New Zealand Jamboree, the New Zealand Exhibition Jamboree was held in Dunedin 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.[4]
There have been 11 National Ventures in New Zealand. The last New Zealand Venture was held at Brookfield near Wellington from 1 January to 11 January 2010. Venture is held for Venturers approximately every three years.
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 Kaikohe from the 6th to the 9th of April 2012 which is Easter weekend.[5]
The following educational schools are run by the Scout Association:
Non-sovereign territories with Scouting run by Scouts New Zealand include
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