UPPER HUTT COMMUNITY RESCUE

Upper Hutt Community Rescue is a volunteer service which provides trained rescue and first aid assistance to the Upper Hutt community. Its 30 members assist the professional rescue organisations in the area with rescue and first aid support. They are trained to help during civil disasters and provide first aid support for sporting events like the Karapoti Classic Cycle race.

BMX TRACK UPGRADE

With the help of NZCT, Kapiti BMX Club’s cycle track has had a major upgrade. Situated at Te Atiawa Park in Paraparaumu, the track is now the only one in the lower North Island with asphalted corners. The new surface provides better grip for cyclists, reducing the likelihood of slips and falls. This makes for faster racing – which will help club members train for and compete in national BMX races (where asphalted corners have been the standard over recent years).

JUDO TRAINING CAMP

In March 70 judoko students from across the country gathered in Wanganui to take part in a judo training camp. With NZCT’s help, Judo Wanganui, was able to host the camp and provide top level coaching to the students. The camp is part of a selection process for identifying possible candidates for the updcoming Oceania Champs being held in Samoa.