Events

For details of upcoming events in the Zone or Region please click on the activity/event image or link below to register or find more information, or check out what else is coming up on the Zone Calendar.
Some of these events will utilise the Registration Portal at the bottom of this page to register yourself.

Campfire Leaders' Training Course
Campfire Leaders' Training Course
30
August
2025
30
August
2025

Campfire course afternoon/evening faciliated by experienced Leaders who have run Campfires for many years. If you know nothing about running a campfire, a little or even a lot then this course is for you. It will give you lots of fresh ideas to keep everyone involved and entertained at your next campfire.

For further details and registrations please click on the FIND OUT MORE link below.

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The 49th Waikato Zone Spring Regatta
The 49th Waikato Zone Spring Regatta
6
September
2025
6
September
2025

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

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Block 2A - Leader Training - Programme Delivery Skills
Block 2A - Leader Training - Programme Delivery Skills
13
September
2025
13
September
2025

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.

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Waikato Zone Annual Church Parade
Waikato Zone Annual Church Parade
14
September
2025
14
September
2025

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.

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Block 2B - Practical Skills Course for Leaders/Kaiārahi - Adapting the Programme
Block 2B - Practical Skills Course for Leaders/Kaiārahi - Adapting the Programme
18
October
2025
18
October
2025

Are you a new Leader/Kaiārahi? Do you want to learn new skills, or upskill yourself in camping, knots, compass, campcraft, programme planning, how to work with youth? Are you experienced but want some further guidance on how to run a youth-lead programme? Course is being run alongside the Scout Cossgrove Course.

Click on the FIND OUT MORE link below for more information.

Registrations to be completed via the online registration portal below.

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Practical Skills Day - Orienteering
Practical Skills Day - Orienteering
1
November
2025
1
November
2025

This short course provides practical skills training for Leaders in the Cub, Scout and Venturer sections. The focus of this session will be on map, compass, orienteering, and navigation through open and bushy areas using a variety of tools and techniques.

Click on the FIND OUT MORE link for more information. Register via the online registration portal below.

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CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Scouts
CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Scouts
3
January
2026
9
January
2026

Woo hoo, Summer Camp is on again for 2026. Calling all you Scouts who are looking for some fun times in January!

For more information and to register, go to cniscoutingsummercamp.co.nz

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CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Cubs
CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Cubs
10
January
2026
14
January
2026

Woo hoo, Summer Camp is on again for 2026. Calling all you Cubs who are looking for some fun times in January.

For more information and to register, go to cniscoutingsummercamp.co.nz

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