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Hillary Scholars Follow In Sir Ed’s Footsteps On Virtual Trek To Nepal
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 3:28 pm | Himalayan Trust
23-year-old Courtney Richmond and a group of her fellow Waikato University Hillary Scholars have launched Trek to Nepal, a campaign to trek the distance from New Zealand to Nepal to raise funds for Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust. The inspiration ... More >>
Hillary Scholars Follow In Sir Ed’s Footsteps On Virtual Trek To Nepal
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 2:54 pm | Himalayan Trust
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2011/96c35fcd861ae8919bda.jpeg" width="720" height="540"> Courtney Richmond 23-year-old Courtney Richmond and a group of her fellow Waikato University Hillary Scholars have ... More >>
Hillary grandsons join the Everest climb for Nepal
Friday, 28 February 2020, 2:18 pm | Himalayan Trust
Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust and Kathmandu are challenging New Zealanders to climb 8848m, the height of Everest, during the month of March to raise funds for Nepal. More >>
Sir Ranulph Fiennes in Auckland on Wedndesday
Monday, 15 July 2019, 8:20 pm | Himalayan Trust
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, named by The Guinness Book of Records as the ‘world’s greatest living explorer’, is speaking at the Himalayan Trust Gala Dinner in Auckland this Wednesday, July 17, 2019. More >>
Kiwis climb the height of Everest to mark Ed Hillary 100th
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 4:44 pm | Himalayan Trust
Kiwis climb the height of Everest to mark Sir Ed Hillary’s Centenary More >>
Helen Clark announced as Patron of Himalayan Trust
Wednesday, 10 October 2018, 12:06 pm | Himalayan Trust
The Himalayan Trust, the charity founded by Sir Edmund Hillary to improve life for the people of the Everest region of Nepal, is delighted to announce Helen Clark as the inaugural Patron for the charity. More >>
Kiwis reach great heights to celebrate the summit of Everest
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 2:55 pm | Himalayan Trust
Kiwis reach great heights to celebrate the historic summit of Everest 65 years ago today More >>
Kiwis take on Everest climb for Sir Ed’s Himalayan Trust
Friday, 27 April 2018, 11:10 am | Himalayan Trust
Sir Edmund Hillary’s Himalayan Trust and Kathmandu are challenging New Zealanders to climb 8848m this May to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Hillary and Tenzing’s historic ascent. The challenge will raise funds for life-changing education and healthcare ... More >>
Everest and Himalayan legend Elizabeth Hawley dies
Saturday, 27 January 2018, 12:22 pm | Himalayan Trust
The Himalayan Trust express their deep sadness at the passing of Elizabeth (Liz) Hawley in Kathmandu on January 26, 2018. A truly remarkable person who lived a long life most interestingly. Hawley served as New Zealand’s Honorary Consul in Nepal ... More >>
Bucket list 2018: Trek to Everest
Sunday, 31 December 2017, 11:57 am | Himalayan Trust
As the New Year approaches and we dust off the old bucket list, one group of Kiwis is making 2018 the year they take the trek of a lifetime to reach Everest Base Camp on May 29 – the 65th anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic ... More >>
Kiwis conquer Everest from home for Sir Ed’s Himalayan Trust
Tuesday, 12 December 2017, 2:27 pm | Himalayan Trust
A team of 15 Kiwis succeeded in climbing 8848m, the height of Mount Everest, during the month of November to bring safe water to an earthquake-ravaged village in Nepal. More >>
Fashion Action Spring Sale & Show
Friday, 29 September 2017, 11:15 am | Himalayan Trust
Spring has sprung and it’s time to clear out your wardrobes and raise money for charity with some fashion action! More >>
50th Anniversary Celebration Of Sir Ed’s First Hospital
Friday, 27 May 2016, 4:00 pm | Himalayan Trust
Fifty years after Sir Edmund Hillary built a hospital in the remote, mountain village of Kunde, the first hospital in the Everest region of Nepal, New Zealanders will join local health professionals and the community in Kunde to celebrate 50 years ... More >>
World record attempt for Sir Ed’s charity
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 12:53 pm | Himalayan Trust
On the anniversary of Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s historic ascent of Mount Everest, two runners are taking on extreme challenges in Nepal to raise funds for the Himalayan Trust’s earthquake rebuild work. More >>
Building safer, stronger schools in Nepal
Wednesday, 20 April 2016, 2:39 pm | Himalayan Trust
A year on from the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, the Himalayan Trust builds the foundations for safer, stronger school facilities across the mountainous Everest region. More >>
Walking the length of New Zealand for Nepal
Tuesday, 19 January 2016, 11:14 am | Himalayan Trust
A British couple who were caught up in the devastating earthquake in Nepal last April are setting off to walk the length of New Zealand to help raise money for the Himalayan Trust’s Nepal Earthquake Rebuild. More >>
Himalayan Trust raises $1m for Nepal
Wednesday, 21 October 2015, 2:20 pm | Himalayan Trust
Six months on from the devastating earthquakes in Nepal, the Himalayan Trust would like to thank all the generous New Zealanders who helped to raise more than $1 million for its Earthquake Rebuild Appeal. More >>
NZ'ers raise over $350,000 for the Himalayan Trust
Friday, 8 May 2015, 9:24 pm | Himalayan Trust
The Himalayan Trust has been overwhelmed by the generosity of New Zealanders as their Appeal now reaches over $350,000 in public donations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has also contributed $50,000 towards the fund. More >>
Himalayan Trust’s Rebuild Appeal raises over $200,000
Thursday, 30 April 2015, 3:04 pm | Himalayan Trust
The Himalayan Trust has been overwhelmed by the generosity of New Zealanders with their Rebuild Appeal so far raising over $200,000. The Appeal was launched immediately in response to the Nepal earthquake and funds will be used to rebuild communities ... More >>
Himalayan Trust responds to Everest avalanche
Monday, 21 April 2014, 3:19 pm | Himalayan Trust
The Himalayan Trust has launched an appeal to help the families of the Sherpa climbers impacted by the recent tragedy on Eve rest, Nepal. More >>