Aon has a longstanding history of supporting communities right around Aotearoa New Zealand. In 2024 we established a new partnership collective that includes the Spirit of Adventure Trust, Sustainable Coastlines and Surf Life Saving New Zealand. This collection of partners elevates, connect and complement each other, for the greater good, with one commonality at its core…wai / water. The relationship between Aon New Zealand and the Spirit of Adventure Trust developed from a shared commitment to supporting communities of Aotearoa by empowering the next generation of New Zealanders.
At Aon we shape decisions for the better and we believe that businesses thrive when the communities they serve and the people they employ also flourish. We are united in our commitment to develop and grow the next generation of young New Zealanders. We are committed to our purpose of helping shape better decisions and outcomes for both business and our communities, and supporting the Spirit of Adventure Trust allows us to do just that. We are passionate about seeing young people thrive and celebrate them exceeding their achievements both during and after their time on their voyage.
A key objective of this partnership is to help ensure the Spirit of Adventure Trust can continue its important work with young people. We are removing barriers to participation and making these transformative opportunities accessible to more young people by providing fully funded scholarships for ten-day Youth Development Voyage seach year. Additionally, we are excited to establish a ‘partnerships within partnerships’ programme by collaborating with our sponsorship partner, Sustainable Coastlines. This initiative will enhance the educational experience onboard the Spirit of Adventure, aiming to inspire and educate young people not only during the voyage but also in their lives afterwards.
On Spirit, students from Independent Schools can improve their communication and leadership skills and learn the importance of self-awareness and being a part of a team. A 10-dayyouth voyage onboard Spirit of New Zealand is an amazing way to unlock potential and make lifelong friends from communities right around Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a lifechanging experience that Aon believes should be available to all.
In a changing and uncertain world, people come under increasing pressure to make important decisions more often. Some will be easy, others difficult, but all with the potential to have a profound impact. Both Aon and Spirit of Adventure Trust believe that their youth development voyages can positively impact communities across Aotearoa New Zealand by empowering young New Zealanders to develop their teamwork, resilience and leadership skills so they can make better decisions in a changing and uncertain world.
www.aon.co.nz/About-Aon/Sponsorships/Spirit-of-Adventure-Trust
