What we do
We are coordinators of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award for the greater Auckland Region. Auckland Challenge coordinates The Award on behalf of several schools as well as providing an opportunity to do The Award for youth who have left school, home schoolers and those attending schools where The Award isn’t run.
As coordinators for your Award our role is to guide you through The Award, help you find activities, approve and verify your activities, mentor you through, and sign off your Award. With Auckland Challenge you get unlimited email, phone and online support throughout your Award.
We provide mentoring, support and guidance for participants throughout and after their Award Journey, helping participants to reach their full potential.
Get started with your Award
- Go to the enrolment page to find out how to register and pay for your Award
- Read the DofE handbook for your level: Bronze, Silver, or Gold
- Schedule a meeting with Auckland Challenge to discuss setting up your Award
- Set up your activities in the Online Record Book and get logging!
Contact Us
Award Information
Come along to Open Award Center or email Kathryn
Email dofe@aucklandchallenge.org.nz or Call 0274916618
Adventurous Journeys
Come along to an Open Award Center or email Gemma:
Admin Enquiries
Billing and admin information: admin@aucklandchallenge.org.nz
IT Services and ACORN: it@aucklandchallenge.org.nz
Your Award Leaders
Kathryn Wood
One of our Award Leaders, Award Coordinator and the DofE Hub Leader for Auckland
Gemma Thompson
One of our Award Leaders and Expedition Coordinator