The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardSTRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO BENEFIT NEW ZEALAND YOUTH The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award), alongside both Girls’ Brigade New Zealand and Boys’ Brigade/ICONZ (BBNZ), are proud to announce an update to their partnership, which will give young people aged between 14 and 25 the opportunity to complete two pre... Keep Reading
The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardFerndale School students achieve Gold Five students from Ferndale School gained their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award at a ceremony in Christchurch on 1 September. This internationally recognised award is no easy feat, it requires participants to push to their limits physically and mentally. Paul de Spa, Award Leader and teache... Keep Reading
The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardDUKE OF EDINBURGH’S HILLARY AWARD ELECTS NEW CHAIR & BOARD MEMBER The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (The Award) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ken Hames as Chairperson and Emily Fabling as a Board Member at its Annual General Meeting on 17 August. The Award is the world’s leading youth achievement award... Keep Reading
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The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardAWARD PARTNERSHIP TO BENEFIT YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award) National Director, Karen Ross, and Special Olympics New Zealand Chief Executive, Carolyn Young, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner together. Both organisations are committed to working in partnership t... Keep Reading
The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardAward credited for giving hope to youth behind the wire The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award) has been credited with giving hope to young men who are serving time in the Youth Unit at Christchurch Prison. In May this year, nine young people successfully completed their Award while serving time in the Youth Unit. When visit... Keep Reading
The Duke of Edinburgh's International AwardAward online shop launched Our online shop is now up and running with a range of high quality Macpac outdoor clothing branded with the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award logo. This is a great way to advertise your relationship with the Award and as added bonus, we’ve negotiated great prices for this gear. There is also ... Keep Reading
Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award) National Director Karen Ross and Heather Grady, Chair of Outdoor Training New Zealand (OTNZ), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to partner together. Both organisations are committed to working in ... Keep Reading
We need people to help out with weed control of plants like sycamore, ash and blackberry to keep these at bay so our native plants can establish and also to help with tree planting. Keep Reading
Mountain Safety Council (MSC) chief executive Mike Daisley and Karen Ross of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Aotearoa New Zealand (Hillary Award) have signed a statement of intent to partner together. Both organisations are committed to working in partnership to enable the Award participants to prepare for the risks present in outdoor e Keep Reading
Partnership to propel youth The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award (the Award) and SCOUTS New Zealand are proud to announce an update to their partnership, which will give young people aged between 14 and 25 the opportunity to complete two prestigious youth awards simultaneously. Under the updated Memorandum of Understanding, activities... Keep Reading
First Duke of Ed Gold Award presented in prison... Keep Reading
The introduction of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award into the Youth Unit at Christchurch Men’s Prison is paying dividends—not only for the young men themselves, but also for the wider community, after 25 youth from the Unit took part in a sponsored marathon that raised $400 for Te Whare Hauora (formerly Otautahi Wo... Keep Reading