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Give rangatahi the opportunity to be extraordinary
One pivotal moment changed the course of Sir Ed’s life. At Hillary Outdoors, we want all young New Zealanders to have this opportunity. Imagine a world where Sir Edmund Hillary didn’t conquer Mt. Everest. Summiting the world’s highest peak could…
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Expanding Our Horizons: Introducing Hillary Outdoors Coromandel
Yesterday was a momentous occasion for Hillary Outdoors as we proudly announced the acquisition of our new centre on the stunning Coromandel. This expansion is not just about growing our footprint; it’s about deepening our commitment to providing exceptional outdoor…
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Farewell Aotea Great Barrier Island: A Night of Stories, Song, and Reflection
A couple of weeks ago, we gathered on Aotea Great Barrier Island for a poignant farewell event that celebrated our time and experiences on this beautiful island. The event was a heartfelt tribute to the 18 years we spent here,…
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Celebrating Youth Week: Tertiary Students’ Dive into Hauora Retreat
Last week, as part of Youth Week NZ celebrations, our tertiary students embarked on a new initiative: a four-day Hauora Retreat designed to promote wellness and foster connections among our students. During the retreat, our students left their phones and…
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Event Season in Full Swing
The shorter and colder days have signalled the start of our events season, and Darren, our Events Manager, couldn’t be more eager to bounce out of bed and set up a series of testing challenges he has spent all summer…
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Building brighter futures for young New Zealanders
We love that Hillary Outdoors, then OPC, has a place in the hearts of thousands of New Zealanders, like you. We know that you cherish the epic adventures and incredible friendships forged, and still love the outdoors to this day!…
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Hillary Outdoors’ All Staff Training: A Refreshing Retreat
During January, 40 Hillary Outdoors staff members spent a rejuvenating five days together as the team gathered in Tongariro, where they immersed themselves in a blend of safety training, skill enhancement, mental health and well-being training, strategic planning, and much-needed…
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Exciting Kick-off for 2024 Tertiary Programmes at Hillary Outdoors!
It’s that time of the year again – Hillary Outdoors is buzzing with excitement as our 2024 tertiary programmes have finally kicked off – the energy around here is electric! Here at Hillary Outdoors, we’re all about learning safety through…
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Hillary Outdoors Cultural Strategy: Our journey so far
In 2023, Hillary Outdoors was a recipient of the Tuia ki Tawhiti | Collaborative Futures Fund. This fund was managed and delivered by Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) and enabled Hillary Outdoors to undertake a results-based accountability research project with…
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Give rangatahi the opportunity to be extraordinary
One pivotal moment changed the course of Sir Ed’s life. At Hillary Outdoors, we want all young New Zealanders to have this opportunity. Imagine a world where Sir Edmund Hillary didn’t conquer Mt. Everest. Summiting the world’s highest peak could…
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Expanding Our Horizons: Introducing Hillary Outdoors Coromandel
Yesterday was a momentous occasion for Hillary Outdoors as we proudly announced the acquisition of our new centre on the stunning Coromandel. This expansion is not just about growing our footprint; it’s about deepening our commitment to providing exceptional outdoor…
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Farewell Aotea Great Barrier Island: A Night of Stories, Song, and Reflection
A couple of weeks ago, we gathered on Aotea Great Barrier Island for a poignant farewell event that celebrated our time and experiences on this beautiful island. The event was a heartfelt tribute to the 18 years we spent here,…
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Celebrating Youth Week: Tertiary Students’ Dive into Hauora Retreat
Last week, as part of Youth Week NZ celebrations, our tertiary students embarked on a new initiative: a four-day Hauora Retreat designed to promote wellness and foster connections among our students. During the retreat, our students left their phones and…
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Event Season in Full Swing
The shorter and colder days have signalled the start of our events season, and Darren, our Events Manager, couldn’t be more eager to bounce out of bed and set up a series of testing challenges he has spent all summer…
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Building brighter futures for young New Zealanders
We love that Hillary Outdoors, then OPC, has a place in the hearts of thousands of New Zealanders, like you. We know that you cherish the epic adventures and incredible friendships forged, and still love the outdoors to this day!…
-
Hillary Outdoors’ All Staff Training: A Refreshing Retreat
During January, 40 Hillary Outdoors staff members spent a rejuvenating five days together as the team gathered in Tongariro, where they immersed themselves in a blend of safety training, skill enhancement, mental health and well-being training, strategic planning, and much-needed…
-
Exciting Kick-off for 2024 Tertiary Programmes at Hillary Outdoors!
It’s that time of the year again – Hillary Outdoors is buzzing with excitement as our 2024 tertiary programmes have finally kicked off – the energy around here is electric! Here at Hillary Outdoors, we’re all about learning safety through…
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Hillary Outdoors Cultural Strategy: Our journey so far
In 2023, Hillary Outdoors was a recipient of the Tuia ki Tawhiti | Collaborative Futures Fund. This fund was managed and delivered by Education Outdoors New Zealand (EONZ) and enabled Hillary Outdoors to undertake a results-based accountability research project with…