Waikato Zone is part of Scouts Aotearoa and supports delivery of the Scouting programme to youth members through the four Scout Groups in Hamilton city (Chartwell, Hillcrest, Kirikiriroa St Peters, and St Marys), as well as Groups in Cambridge, Pirongia, Putaruru, Taumarunui, Te Awamutu, and Te Kuiti.
The Groups provide one or more of the four youth sections – Keas (aged 5‑8), Cubs (8‑11), Scouts (11‑14), and Venturers (14‑18). Additionally we have our young adult section – Rovers (18‑26) based in Hamilton. Note that some of these youth sections are not available in all Groups.
Programmes are based in the outdoors as much as possible, are educational in nature, and are fun. Scouts Aotearoa embraces youth development through youth led programmes to allow individuals to grow in a safe environment. We welcome enquiry for youth to join one of the sections mentioned above.
Parent and adult volunteer help is also welcomed in a section leadership role or on a group committee. Training is provided. Scouts Aotearoa is a volunteer organisation registered as a Charitable Trust under its own Act of Parliament.
The 49th Waikato Spring Regatta is back again this year. Put the date in your diaries to join in on this fun day on Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake).
Access to registrations, the timetable and further information are all detailed in the FIND OUT MORE link below.
Dave Smith – Waikato ZWAA - zwaa.waikato@zone.scouts.nz
Are you a new Kaiārahi? Are you a new Leader? Do you want to learn new skills and upskill yourself in delivering a great programme for youth? Are you an experienced Leader but want some further guidance on how to run a youth-lead programme?
Click on the FIND OUT MORE link below for more information.
Registrations to be completed via the online registration portal below.
Starting at 2pm in St Peters Cathedral join in this special day to celebrate Scouting in the Waikato and to take advantage of accessing the best look-out point in Hamilton! Climb the tower, play the organ, and celebrate Scouting in a special way.
There will be a collection for non-perishable food items for the Hamilton Christian Foodbank and a gold coin donation to a local charity. A BBQ will also be provided.
Visit the About Us page to learn about the role Scouts plays in our communities. Contact details for the Zone team and other parts of the organisation are also provided.
Check out what's coming up in the Events section. You will also be able to access the online registration portal to book your attendance.
Find details about hiring a Scout venue either at
- Camp Waingaro
or another of our properties
- Camp Gow, Matamata
- Raglan Scout Hall
Visit the Other Links page to access the National Group Directory for contact details of all Scout Groups around the country.