Press Releases
Celebrating 60 years of Manawatakitahi
19 Nov 2023
Exceptional Service Awards 2023 Over the course of our 60th anniversary, we have been inspired by the whakatauki Manawatakitahi – Hearts beating as one – and on Saturday 18 November this came to life, as we celebrated the collective heartbeat of the Award in Aotearoa during a wonderful evening at Government House. The event was hosted by Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand, and attended by The Duke of Edinburgh, Global Patron…
The Duke joins dynamic conversations on holistic education in Tāmaki Makaurau and Pōneke
17 Nov 2023
Auckland, Thursday 16 November 2023— Continuing his visit to Aotearoa, The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Education Panel Event at Government House in Auckland last night. As Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, HRH ignited enthusiasm among over 60 principals, workshopping ways the Award can seamlessly complement formal education while nurturing holistic learning. Hosted by Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General of New Zealand, the Auckland event featured influential voices, including Sarah Manley (CEO of…
Celebrating 60 Years of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award
17 Nov 2023
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 Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, has made the first stop on his Asia-Pacific trip where he’ll meet Award participants, volunteers and supporters across Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia. The Duke was greeted with a Mihi Whakatau at Blue Light in Auckland, after which he met more than 60 Award participants as they completed a range…
HRH Prince Edward to visit Aotearoa New Zealand, in celebration of six decades of the Award
24 Oct 2023
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 November, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. His Royal Highness, who is global Patron of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, will undertake the visit as part of an Asia-Pacific trip, where he will meet Award participants and the adult volunteers who support the Award’s delivery, in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia. Emma Brown, CEO…
Continuing the Award Legacy
13 Mar 2023
Prince Edward receives a new title on his birthday. King Charles III named Edward, his youngest brother, the Duke of Edinburgh on his 59th birthday. The title was previously held by their father, Prince Philip.…
Taonga to Treasure – December 2022 Gold Ceremony
29 Nov 2022
On December 5th, our Gold Awardees will be recognised for their mahi, and will take the first steps into the future as Award alumni, ready to change the world.…
