Award Updates

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 more rangatahi can access the Award across the motu, every single day. For some young people, accessing the Award may be difficult. Where this is the case, there are several ways that we can support, to ensure that everyone can get involved: Flexibilities and Exemptions Since the pandemic, we’ve introduced flexibilities into the Award framework that…

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 by The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, Governor-General.The Gold Award highlights the exceptional achievements in developing new skills, getting active, supporting community and planning, leading and experiencing an Adventurous Journey. Recipients are amongst a small group of rangatahi globally who achieve their Gold Award each year. The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, patron of The Duke…