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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).
A Message from HRH The Duke of Edinburgh 😃
To help us celebrate 60 years of the Award in Aotearoa, The Duke dropped by to offer his congratulations. Here's a quick snapshot of what happened during last years Royal Visit.
Latest News
19 November 2023Celebrating 60 years of Manawatakitahi
Exceptional Service Awards 2023 Over the course of our 60th anniversary, we have been inspired by the whakatauki Manawatakitahi – Hearts beating as one…
17 November 2023The Duke joins dynamic conversations on holistic education in Tāmaki Makaurau and Pōneke
Auckland, Thursday 16 November 2023— Continuing his visit to Aotearoa, The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Education Panel Event at Government House in Auckland…
17 November 2023Celebrating 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh KG GCVO arrives in Aotearoa New Zealand Auckland, Thursday 16 November— The Duke of Edinburgh, Global Patron of The…
24 October 2023HRH Prince Edward to visit Aotearoa New Zealand, in celebration of six decades of the Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh to Aotearoa New Zealand in…
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 2023Rangatahi 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…
