NZ Police
“The relational advantages for Police are incalculable”
— Constable Cameron Ellis, Youth Services, Hutt Valley - NZ Police
My name is Cameron Ellis I am a Constable with the Hutt Valley Police, I work in the Youth Services area focusing on those aged under 18 who have come to the attention of Police.
I have worked in the Youth Services and Community sector of the Police since 2011, working throughout the Hutt Valley.
In early 2012 I engaged alongside the Naenae Boxing Academy (NBA) through boxing programmes with low-achieving and troubled year 9 boys from Naenae College. The programme was well set out and focused on promoting the development of the boys with the boxing being a conduit of engagement…
Anonymous
“I feel better about myself right now than I have in years”
— Male Capital Training Student aged 17, Naenae Academy
Before I started training with the Naenae Boxing Academy my daily routine would always start with a pie and a large energy drink to keep me awake after being up until 3am playing video games. It was a vicious cycle that felt like it could go on forever.
The day that I started training with the NBA was the day that version of me went away and was replaced with a version of me that could be dedicated to self improvement and a healthier lifestyle…
Lyriks Sports Academy
“We have been very impressed with the professionalism, planning, empathy and ability to engage our students”
— Justin Wilson - Director, Lyriks Sports Academy
I would like to thank Blake, Nopera and the rest of the Naenae Boxing Academy for their inspiring work you have done with our youth at risk from the Lyriks Sports Academy (Alternative school).
The 20 week programme that included development on physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing has been fantastic for some of our students. To see the personal growth of our students through this programme has ensured that we wish to continue next year and repeat the programme with our new students in 2019.