[2] All girls, regardless of race, faith or other circumstances, may become enrolled members of GirlGuiding New Zealand as long as they are able to understand, and are willing to make the promise.

[3] Lieutenant Colonel Cossgrove served in the Second Boer War with Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout and Guide movement.

By the time the book was published, there were over 300 girls already practising Peace Scouting in Christchurch (Cossgrove's home), Dunedin and Auckland, creating confusion about the starting year.

Letters from Muriel in 1908 discussing Peace Scouts with a friend have been found and this is generally the accepted date for the origin of the New Zealand Guide movement.

Girls always wore three pieces of ribbon tied in bows with the ends knotted to remind themselves to do good turns.

The oath was carried out with a girl's left hand on her heart and the right in the standard three fingered salute while repeating: At the time there were 9 Scout laws.

Members of Connect can choose from a wide range of unique and exciting opportunities, including international experiences, volunteering within GirlGuiding New Zealand (GirlGuiding NZ) as a mentor or leader, learning new skills, staying in touch, having fun and working towards valuable qualifications.

The three options are: Network (an alumnae group), Stay Connected (a chance for those who are keen to help out but can't commit to regular leadership) and Expanded Horizons (a programme for young leaders aged 17 – 25).

Otimai is the first Guiding centre in New Zealand, donated as a training house by Mr and Mrs Wilson (the Chief Commissioner of the time) in 1927.

When first given, there was no electricity, running water or sewage system to the house but working bees and help from the community improved and extended the place with an official opening on 27 April 1928.

A ‘luncheon party’ was held for Robert and Olave Baden Powell on Thinking Day 1931 as part of their tour of the country.

[4][14] Trefoil Park is a section of land in a rural valley between Whangarei and Kaikohe was given to the Guide Association by an anonymous family in 1980.

Gala day and concerts were held, plus the production of “Trefoil Treats”, a recipe book, sold 6,000 copies.

200 Guides, 36 leaders and 20 Rangers attended the event which was opened by Joye Evans, Chief Commissioner of the time.

The chapel at Trefoil Park is dedicated to Shirley Crawford (née Pearson) for her work in Guiding – 25 February 1995.

[16] It was used for Guiding events and holidays and was extended in the 1990s with the addition of the Edna Hanafin Room and a modern ablutions block.

[21] The Barn (located behind Cracroft House) was built as an accommodation facility, with a large hall, kitchens and bathrooms.