COVID-19 Update

  • All in-person Open Award Centers are postponed until further notice.
  • You can book an online appointment to meet with us through our Virtual Open Award Centers
  • ​All Adventurous Journeys and training have been postponed, if you are enrolled for a journey you will be contacted by our expedition coordinator.
  • If you are doing your Bronze Award, you can get started with your Bronze Training online at acorn.aucklandchallenge.org.nz

For assistance with your Award, please email kathryn@aucklandchallenge.org.nz

Open Award Centers

Open Award Centers are free centers for you to meet up with other participants of the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award and get help with your Award from experienced Award Leaders

The Duke Of Edinburgh's Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award is the World's leading youth development award. The Award is recognised by employers and universities worldwide and is a great way for youth to get a head start in the world. Auckland Challenge is Auckland's Open Award Unit.

DofE Award Leader Support

If you are involved with running the Duke of Edinburgh's Hillary Award or are wanting to start running the Award we can offer support to you through the Auckland Hub Network