Quiz Night – 2013

Charity Quiz evening a huge success!!!

Thanks to all the wonderful supporters that turned out for our annual quiz evening on Sunday 9th June. The Johnsonville Rugby Club room was packed with 19 teams competing for a wide variety of spot prizes, raffles and quiz prizes donated by a long list of generous businesses and individuals.

Our wonderful MC Alex Ness, kept the teams entertained and put general knowledge to the test. The atmosphere was one of fun, laughter and plenty of competition! The Einsteins won this year’s quiz, some saying that having dressed up like Einstein helped connect to his genius!  Well done everyone on a great effort and brilliant night – thank you!

The event raised around $5,000… a new record for a Challenge quiz night! The proceeds of the quiz will be used to fund programmes that help young people from every walk of life discover their potential.

Again, many thanks to those that came out in the cold to support us; those that donated because they couldn’t get there on the night; the families and friends who helped and donated prizes; and the businesses who continue to support us – we have listed them below.

Very special thanks go to the Johnsonville Rugby Club for the use of their venue.

 

Our Special Sponsors – thank you

ANZ

Auto Repairs

Auto Stop

Bay Plaza Hotel

Bella Bloom

Burger Fuel

Burrowes & Co

City Fitness

Civic Video

Guardian Funeral Home

Johnsonville Physio

Life Pharmacy

LifeSense

McDonalds

Motor Doctors

Muffin Break

Sarak Hairstylists

Skin, Body & Soul

Stevens

Unichem

Wendys

Whitcoulls

Whittakers

West Plaza Hotel

Z Energy

Challenge 2000 Whanau & Friends  

 

 

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Donations

Donate by Electronic Banking

Making a donation straight into Challenge 2000’s bank account is easy for everyone.  Once you have made your donation through electronic banking, please drop us an email at challenge2000@xtra.co.nz with your name, address and donation amount so we can send you a receipt just as soon as possible.

Here are our banking details:

Name of Account – Challenge 2000

Bank – ANZ Johnsonville, Wellington New Zealand

Account Number – 01-0519-0057660-00

Thank you!

 

Donate by Cheque

If you would like to donate to Challenge 2000 by cheque, please print off this remittance page, fill in your details and mail to the address below:

Click here for the C2K Remittance Form for Donations

 

Set up an Automatic Payment – the “Drip Drip Effect”

If you would like to help us out by setting up an automatic payment with the “drip drip effect” then please print off  the automatic payment form, fill it in and mail it back to us.

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Please send your donation or automatic payment form to:

Challenge 2000
PO Box 13059
Johnsonville
Wellington 6440
New Zealand

 

Thank you!  Your money really will make a difference!

National Youth Week

As part of National Youth Week on the 10th of May 2013 Challenge 2000 hosted a youth event at the Johnsonville Community Centre, the theme of Youth Week was “Live Like A Legend”. This was very much reflected in the night which had a strong focus on encouraging young people to believe in themselves and their potential while also celebrating their own success and the success of others.

There was a great turn out of young people from the local Johnsonville community and they were quick to get involved in a number of hands on and fun activities.

One of the highlights was the costume making challenge where the four teams were given 15 minutes to dress a member of their team as their favourite legend.  This provided some great laughs and entertainment as legends such as Sir Edmund Hillary, Superman, Willie Apiata and Richie McCaw made their debut down the ‘catwalk’.

Other highlights included magazine hockey, indoor soccer, bang and a puzzle making challenge which were enjoyed by all the teams who embraced the competitive spirit of the night with the winner claiming free tickets to the Warriors game.

An opportunity was given for the groups to reflect and brainstorm what it means to be a legend in your own family and community with Bridget Roche challenging everyone to believe in themselves and their potential, be who you are and support and encourage your mates.  Reflecting on legends such as Nelson Mandela, Willie Apiata, Dame Whina Cooper and Richie McCaw who showed great respect for others, themselves and their community helped to inspire all to know that we can all be a legends in the present.

The night concluded with a shared BBQ dinner which was fitting as there were many hungry mouths after a busy night of competition.  Many thanks to those who supported the event, particularly Ara Taiohi and the Johnsonvile Community Centre.  It is hoped that the spirit of the night left with everyone remembering that all are called to ‘live like a legend’ in their own families and communities, believe in yourself, respect yourself, celebrate your success and the success of others.

 

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Young Mens Leadership Camp

The leadership camp held in the Lower North Island over the school holidays (April 2013) was a great success. The young men embraced the outdoors, getting involved in some awesome activities – challenging themselves (and sometimes us). Over the week the young men explored Kuratau, Taupo and Hawkes Bay, doing a range of activities to build their confidence, raise aspirations and work towards achieving individual goals.
Caving at Tongariro National Park at the local Outdoor Pursuits Centre was an intense but rewarding opportunity for both young men and staff. The boys were completely out of their comfort zones when leading the team through the caves; struggling through tight spaces and braving the elements. Another highlight for the young men was definitely taking the leap at the Taupo bungy. The plunge into the unknown was a chance for the men to not only face their fears but also practice dealing with some of the difficulties they will be faced as young leaders.
They also took part in kayaking, a relaxing afternoon at the hot pools, learnt a haka and had time to reflect.
Overall the camp was a huge success that left the young men more confident than ever and ready to take on the challenges that lie ahead as men of honour.

Car Seat Donation

Challenge 2000 in partnership with Plunket’s Car Seat rental service

Thanks to Plunket NZ and donations from Challenge 2000 supporters, we now have two booster seats available to ensure that children are safe when they travel in our vehicles. It also means that these same children have better access to Kindergarten and School, health appointments, Parent visitations and recreational activities!

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(From Left Nicola Ngateina, Esther Venning and Kirsten Walsh)

ANZAC 2013

On Anzac Day, Challenge 2000 Hawkes Bay and 12 local young people put on a drama in both Havelock North and Napier with the theme of “remembering our ancestors who served our country by doing the same in this millennium”.  Both plays were received well by those who attended and many older and younger people were moved to tears.

A different team acted in a similar drama at Eastbourne and Johnsonville on Saturday and Sunday 27/28 April.  Once again it was well received by everyone present.  Many people remarked on the connection between the service and sacrifice of our Anzac ancestors who died overseas or came home to build a better nation and the young people’s challenge today to be people who serve and bring about justice and peace.

This photo taken in Johnsonville speaks for itself.

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ANZAC Drama, Johnsonville

 

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Mums Group

Challenge 2000 staff and some mums have developed an exciting mutual support and development group to assist mums to share skills and love and learn about new awesome ways to build a home for their tamariki.

This group meets every Monday and Tuesday for input and playgroup, engages in other exciting learning opportunities, plan and organise outings, attend community based lectures and examine opportunities for employment and education.  All in all it’s great.  Felise and Heath collect the mums and children from all around the place and they are pretty good chauffeurs.

Kitty led an exciting session on the Hero’s Journey and what helps and hinders us in life.  The question time was great and we covered all sorts of secret and amazing topics – just as well we have a confidentiality ground rule!

Also big thanks to the people who have sponsored car seats for the children and for the Paraparaumu businessman who sponsored nappies!  It makes all the difference!!

Anyone else who would like to provide support to our group please phone Nina Ness 022 069 9039 or anyone at Challenge 2000.

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Heath and kids working together!

 

Children’s Day Celebrations!

 

Children’s Day Celebrations Johnsonville March 2013

Celebrate Our Children was the theme for the Day at Challenge 2000 in Johnsonville.

Following the Children’s Day Service in the neighbouring church Ss Peter & Paul, children, young people, mums and dads, grandads, nanas, uncles and aunties gathered for Kai, games, fun and community.

80 children participated with energy, laughs, hopes, risk taking of differing sorts!! and the natural innocence and exuberance of childhood.  At least 8 different cultures were represented!  What richness.  With a bouncy castle, water slide and face painting set up there was excitement in the air. After a big barbeque feast for lunch the children, took part in apple bobbing, three legged and egg and spoon races for a little bit of friendly competition. Even the parents, Challenge staff and Gap Students were able to embrace their inner child. The message of Children’s Day is treasure our kids and to recognise the gift that they are to us. The day was a huge success, with everyone, kids, parents and caregivers, leaving with big smiles!  It was an awesome event – the photos say it all!

Please help us to continue supporting children by donating money, goods, food, furniture or by sponsoring a whole family!!

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2013 Gap Year

Gap Year 2013 has kicked off!  For the past eight years Challenge 2000 has taken on school leavers from all across the country for a year of growth; professionally and personally. This year we have four students from Wellington; Courtney, Siata, Junior and Damien, and four from out of town; Jacob from Dunedin, Hakaraia and Anna from Levin, and Anya from Tauranga. The Challenge 2000 message is out there in Aotearoa and there are people who are willing to answer the call!

Gaps 2013

For further information on about the Gappies go to “Youth” – Gap Year 2013