Equipping all young New Zealanders for promising futures
Adventurous Journey – Akaroa, Canterbury
Equipping all young New Zealanders for promising futures
Skills – Solution Finders
Equipping all young New Zealanders for promising futures
Physical Activity – Sailing
Equipping all young New Zealanders for promising futures
Voluntary Service – Intergenerational
Who We Are
The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award equips rangatahi for promising futures by challenging young people to develop skills and tools to improve themselves – and their communities.
How We Do It
Our participants set their own challenge. With guidance from Award Leaders, each young person is encouraged to examine themselves - their interests, their ambitions, and set challenges for our four Award sections; Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey (along with Gold Residential – at Gold level only).
There are three levels to the Award—Bronze, Silver and Gold—and each level has four specific sections that participants need to complete activities in (plus a fifth at Gold level).
Adventurous Journey
Developing a sense of adventure and discovery while undertaking a team journey.
Physical Recreation
Engaging in physical recreation for the improvement of health, fitness and wellbeing.
Skills
Developing personal interests, creativity or practical skills.
Voluntary Service
Volunteering over a set period of time.
Gold Residential Project
Sharing a purposeful experience who are not your usual companions.
Latest News
31 August 2022He Aratūtahi | A pathway on which we can all stand
The National Māori Authority and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award have joined forces in a new partnership to advocate and develop pathways for…
31 May 2023Supporting more rangatahi to take up the challenge
We believe every young person has infinite potential; that’s why we’re here. We partner with some incredible organisations to help break down barriers, so…- 22 May 2023
Rangatahi receive their Gold Award at a ceremony hosted by the Governor-General
Around 80 rangatahi from across Aotearoa came together on May 20th to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award at a ceremony hosted… 
08 May 2023A partnership you can invest in
The Award and Banqer – delivering more opportunities for rangatahi to create the lives they want, together. At The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award,…
29 March 2023On and Off the Field Success – Dormay Laufiso
Dormay Laufiso is a bright and accomplished young lady who has taken on the Award through the Joshua Foundation. Now, thoroughly invested in the…
22 March 2023When whakawhanaungatanga starts with your whanau
As part of a wonderful intergenerational experience of the Award, with both her parents having completed their own Awards in their teenage years, Shreeji…
15 March 2023HRH The Duke of Edinburgh announced as new Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is delighted to announce that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will be the charity’s new Patron.…
13 March 2023Leading with Gold
Award Leaders are the heart of our Award community, and they make everything possible for the rangatahi of Aotearoa. One strong heartbeat belongs to…
13 March 2023Continuing the Award Legacy
Prince Edward receives a new title on his birthday. King Charles III named Edward, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th…
