We currently have two vacancies on the National Nominations Committee. This committee manages the selection process and makes recommendations to the National Forum for: Association Leaders to be nominated to…

Kia ora koutou It was a pleasure meeting many of you over the last couple of weeks in our open meeting series.  As we come to the end of another…

We are seeking nominations for our next Board Chair. This is a critical role in GirlGuiding, requiring a strategic leader, who has a passion for the development and empowerment of…

We are now seeking nominations for two voting members of the National Forum interested in being part of the selection process for our next Board Chair. Those nominated will be…

At the National Forum meeting in June we will elect an Association Leader to the Board. We are seeking applications from Leaders working at a local team level who would…

There have been many changes over the past few months, and the staff contacts list has been updated to reflect that. Please check the Staff Team & Contacts page in…

We have some news about the World Thinking Day badges that were dispatched. It turns out that some of the badges sent out were from last year’s batch [2022] instead…

We wanted to let you know that the badge download was completed on Monday and the badges are currently with the warehouse for dispatch. So, keep an eye out for…

My name is Jenni Brookes and I am excited about being the new Programme Adviser. I am passionate about Guiding and providing opportunities for girls. My experience in Guiding started…

Term 1 Week 7, 13th March 2023  Kia ora koutou katoa Team, Hi Leaders, please note this is the first Badge Download for 2023, please email [email protected] to advise any…

Do you have a Ranger who started in Term 3 or Term 4 of 2022? If so – she will be able to have a new Record Book with the…

Are you keen to help at this years Queens Guide Retreats? This is a weekend of fun, adventure and leadership for Rangers who are almost completing their Queens Guide Award….

We are thrilled to announce that we now have Guide Pink Biscuits – thanks to Griffins!  Naturally, we’re excited about this new product and grateful for this extra support. But even…

The following email was sent to all members Kia ora koutou, We are all shocked and saddened at the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Our thoughts are particularly with those…

  Kia ora Leaders Welcome Packs will be sent out from the 1st of March 2023, commencing with new Girl members. Leaders, please remove Girls who have confirmed that they…

As part of the World Thinking Day celebrations, WAGGGS are launching a challenge called “Walk the World” which will run for the two months between World Thinking Day (22 February)…

Kia ora, Due to the ongoing effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, and the National State of Emergency, our general advice (see below) for Guiding Units remains the same. However, while the…

Kia ora all, We again find ourselves facing rather difficult circumstances that could be impacting you, your family, and the members of your Unit. Please know that your safety and…

The Ranger Advocacy Panel is an opportunity for Rangers to speak out on issues that matter and take action for a better world.  Ahead of the relaunch of the Ranger…

Girl Guiding NZ Units may now be opened. As you may be aware, the Ministry of Education has approved the re-opening of schools. And we can also confirm that all our Guiding venues have…

Ranger Leaders, we have listened to your feedback about the Progression Badges, and we have now set these up so you can see a Rangers Progress. This does mean you…

Thanks to generous individuals donating funds to provide girls with access to Guiding experiences, the ‘We’ve Got You Girl’ financial grant is once again available in 2023. Applications for Term…

It has been bought to our attention that the Individual Activities 7-10 are not automatically showing in the green, silver, or gold badges when entered into one of the badges….

A reminder of the two hui being held on Tuesday 31st January and Tuesday 7th February at 7.30pm. The links have been posted on Facebook, an email has been sent…

The revised Delegation of Authority Policy is now available and will be added to our website under the Leader section shortly.

The World Thinking Day 2023: Our World, Our Peaceful Future badge has now been added to OGM.  It can be found here: Pippins – Whānui Badges Brownies – Whānui Badges…

Are you ready to lead a team to ensure our programmes offer awesome experiences for both our youth members and volunteers? Are you passionate about making our programmes both youth-led…

Heather Kinloch has been appointed as the Development Delivery Co-ordinator. Her role is to plan and manage the delivery of the national training programme for volunteers to ensure that our…

We are in the final stages of the Ranger Programme Review and will be loading the new badges into OGM from today. Because of this, all current Ranger badges will…

In January we are running two exciting Discoveries for Pippins and Brownies in both Dunedin and Christchurch, and are looking for leaders keen to come along for a fun day…

Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2023 Queens Guide Retreats!   Rangers can head along to the following link which takes them into the Events section of the…

You need to inform ALL of the following if you are leaving or moving units The other leaders in your Unit Your Local Coordinator if you have one, or if…

It seems like we have some award winners in our midst. We want to say a big AMAZING WORK to Gina Chaney and Vicki Frewin for being nominated and winning…

Are you passionate about mentoring and supporting our youth members? Do you enjoy assisting young people to reach their goals? We are looking for three Duke of Edinburgh co-ordinators to…

After six years serving on the Board, Lynley Lee has resigned from her position. Lynley commenced her first three year term in February 2017, and her second in 2020. Lynley…

We want to offer some amazing outdoor adventure based Discoveries for our Guides and Rangers in the January school holidays all throughout Aotearoa, and as a part of this we…

Griffin’s, New Zealand’s favourite biscuit bakers and Woolworths NZ have once again confirmed their commitment to empower girls and young women in Aotearoa through the sales of Choc Guide Biscuits…

In January we have two exciting Discovery opportunities in the Auckland area lined up for our Guides and Rangers and are looking for some amazing leaders to come on board…

Pippin Programme Co-ordinator Madi O’Neill has created a suggested term plan to assist with planning your Pippin programme! The plan is focused around the new Dog Safety badge and includes…

Events/Camps Events and Camps should always be setup with a confirmation date at least 2 weeks before the Event is held as per the OGM How To Guide – available…

Are you ready to get your hands on some awesome prizes?  Our GirlGuiding NZ TradeMe Auction is now live! From unforgettable trips around New Zealand to lovingly hand-crafted toys, there’s…

It’s an exciting time to be in Guiding – we are looking to revitalize and reenergize our Training space under the leadership of our newly appointed Learning & Development Manager,…

We are seeking applications for the newly created role of Guiding Ambassador. There is so much happening in Guiding, and so much to celebrate! We need to honour our achievements…

The GGNZ board are currently working with recruitment firm Decipher to find our new Chief Executive. We are sharing the job advertisement with the wider GGNZ membership to ensure everyone…

If you have girls starting in Term 4 please do not add them to your unit until the 2nd of October or they will be issued an automatic invoice for…

We are currently working through what Discoveries we offer our Guides and Rangers in the January school holidays, and as a part of this we are looking for some amazing…

A new policy has been added to the Leaders area of the website (note you have to be logged in to gain access). This is the ‘Policy on the Management…

This is a reminder that the “Managing Risk in Unit Activities” online module is a requirement for the (LQ) Leadership Qualification. If you haven’t yet completed this online module as…

Emails have been sent out to parents and caregivers of girls, and all leaders in all roles to reflect the changes to the COVID-19 framework announced by the Government, which…

We currently have a vacancy on the National Board for an Association Leader. We are seeking to appoint a person to this role until the next AGM (June 2023) when…

We are delighted to announce that Hayley Wards, Brianna Hurst and Hannah O’Neill have been accepted by WAGGGS to attend the Juliette Low Seminar in 2022. For the first time…

Urgent message to all Leaders and Volunteers – Following an inspection on the Confidence Course at Otimai/Burgin Field – 682 West Coast Road, Oratia, Auckland – We have been advised…

    Badge Download Dates for 2022 OGM Badge Download Dates 2022 Term 3 Week 8, 12th September Term 4 Week 2, 25th October TUESDAY (24th Labour Day) Term 4…

Shaun Greaves, a board member since 2020, has recently accepted a senior executive role with a global non-profit organisation. While we are thrilled for Shaun, it does mean that he…

We are sorry to announce the resignation of Jess Gilmour from her volunteer role on the Board and the chair of the Audit and Finance committee which she has held…

The Property Team is looking for someone who can help with cleaning at Cracroft for up to five hours a week. The list of jobs includes: Remedial or additional cleaning…

Are you passionate about ensuring girls have a voice? Are you motivated to help girls and young women make meaningful change on issues that affect them? We are looking for…

Register now for Clean Up Week 2022! This is a great opportunity for your unit to be part of New Zealand’s largest movement against litter. This year Clean Up Week…

We are excited to be able to advise that Soham Jajal who is currently the Finance Administrator for Events will be joining the Fund Development Team as of the 28th…

Kia ora koutou katoa, We are staying true to our progressive roots from 1908 and continuing to transform our organisation to ensure Guiding is here to make a difference in…

Just a quick reminder that if you have recently completed or revalidated your First Aid Certificate, please forward a copy to: [email protected] so that we can load these on your…

There are a large number of girls shared to other units that have not yet been accepted by the unit the girls are joining. The Girl Programme Credits are being…

Z Energy’s (Z) Good in the Hood is back for 2022 and local groups are welcome to apply. Through Good in the Hood, each of Z’s 193 service stations will…

Applications for Term 3 grants open on Thursday 14 July and close on Friday 22 July. Thanks to generous individuals donating funds to provide girls with access to Guiding experiences, the ‘We’ve…

GirlGuiding New Zealand – Volunteer Property Facility Co-ordinator Are you looking for a way to get more involved in your community? Do you want to enhance your administrative management skills? …

We are pleased to share that from Term 3, 2022, we will be increasing the term allowance for Leaders to spend on resources and experiences for girls by $5 to…

If you have girls starting in Term 3 please do not add them to your unit until the 10th of July or they will be issued an automatic invoice for…

As requested by Leaders, we now have a refreshed page of staff names, roles and contacts! You can click through from the Leader Links: Or you can do directly to…

Badges being phased out The following badges will be made read-only in OGM after the badge download on 12 September as they will no longer be current badges: Walk a…

Since starting Guiding in 1998 Liandra was proud to be a part of Guiding and truly represented the principals of the Guiding Promise and Guiding Law. Liandra was always an…

Term 2 Week 8, 20th June Term 3 Week 3, 8th August   Term 3 Week 8, 12th September Term 4 Week 2, 25th October TUESDAY (24th Labour Day) Term…