After 5 years of fundraising, and support from businesses and sponsors a small trust (Hillary House Leadership Trust) opened Sir Edmund Hillary’s old home as a Leadership Centre in Auckland on May 29th 2014. The vision of the Trust is that the house will become a focal place for leadership development in the spirit of Sir Ed’s achievements in conquering the highest mountain in the world, Mount Eve
rest on 29th May 1953. It is also becoming a special place where memorabilia, books, and items about Sir Ed’s achievements can be seen. Sir Ed and his wife, Louise built the house in Remuera in 1956 and in the move to a site within the campus of Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate School in Otara, the house has remained very close to the original design. It has been a long journey since the house was cut into sections following a blessing, stored while funding was sourced and approvals gained for the re-siting and then for re-construction to begin in 2013. The photos below show some of the journey. Lady June Hillary, Peter and Sarah and other family have generously donated some memorabilia and once the house is fully completed there will be opportunities for the public to visit this special place.
