Who we are
25+ Years of Award Delivery

Aotearoa’s original Open Award Centre

Auckland Challenge is proud to be Auckland’s largest and oldest Open Award Unit for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. As a non-profit organization, we are dedicated to empowering youth through the world’s leading youth development program, which is recognized globally by employers and universities for its excellence and impact.

At Auckland Challenge, our mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to develop essential life skills, build resilience, and achieve personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award. We believe in the potential of every young person and strive to support them in unlocking their full potential.

What we offer

Auckland’s Open Award Centre

Tailored Support for your Award

We provide everything you need to make your Award Experience a success!

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is the world’s leading youth development program. Recognized globally by employers and universities, this prestigious award provides young people with a significant advantage as they embark on their future careers and educational pursuits.

Auckland Challenge proudly serves as Auckland’s Open Award Unit, dedicated to guiding and supporting youth through this transformative journey and supporting everyone who wants to complete their Award.

Online Training

Auckland Challenge’s online training platform ACORN is designed to support both participants and Award Leaders.

ACORN offers a range of resources and training modules including Bronze Training, section guides, and templates to help you succeed in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award.

Support Hubs

Join our Support Hubs to connect with other participants and receive personalized guidance from experienced Award Leaders.

Our Support Hubs are designed to provide you with the resources and support you need to succeed in your Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award journey.

Adventurous Journeys

Auckland Challenge works with a range of Award Recognised Activity Providers to provide access to Adventurous Journeys. Visit our Journey Partners to find an amazing journey opportunity for your Award.

Auckland Challenge also enables our participants to plan and organise their own journeys with a group of friends. Talk to us to find out how this could work for you.

Giving you everything you need for your Award

Award Enrolment

$200*

Everything you need to get started with, and complete your Award with access to support and resources

* Plus $30 Admin fee each year until you complete

Transfers

$0*

Transfer your Award to Auckland Challenge so you can keep going if you leave school

* Plus $30 Admin fee each year until you complete

Leader Support

Award Leader Support

Auckland Challenge helps coordinate The Award on behalf of, and in partnership with several schools and groups around Auckland providing support and mentoring to leaders.

If you are currently involved in running the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award or are interested in starting*, we can provide comprehensive support through the Auckland Hub Network. Our network offers resources, guidance, and a community of experienced leaders to help you succeed.
*You must contact the National Office to begin running the Award

Contact

Contact Us

We are here to help!
With dedicated Award Leaders available whenever you need, you can get the answers you need in a way that suits you.

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Adventurous Journeys

For information about the Journey section, please email us

You can also join one of our partners‘ journey options, or see our Adventurous Journeys page

Award Support

For general Award enquiries please email dofe@aucklandchallenge.org.nz

You can also give Kathryn our coordinator a call on 0274916618

Admin Support

For finance and admin enquiries please email admin@aucklandchallenge.org.nz

For IT Services, and ACORN technical support please email it@aucklandchallenge.org.nz