[7] The association actively participates in many Asia-Pacific Region and World Scout camps and Jamborees.

Until 1953 the New Zealand branch was represented internationally through The Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom.

[citation needed] In 1953, the New Zealand branch became a direct member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

The Scout Law was rewritten, and reduced to three key tenets in 2015:[13] An official Māori language translation was also created.

Moots are normally held locally and nationally once a year which are organised and run by Rovers.