Sir Edmund Hillary started as a beekeeper, and was a mountaineer/tramper for his sport. He with Sherpa Tenzing Norkay were the first people to the top of Mt Everest. he subsequently was leader of the New Zealand part of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition in 1957 -58, and was leader at Scott Base.
Subsequently he was ambassador to India.
Because of his interests in Tibet, he built many schools and hospitals in that country.
So you could say, his contributions to New Zealand were to enhance the country's reputation throught the world.
Auckland, New Zealand.
Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland New Zealand.
Sir Edmund Hillary lived in Auckland City in New Zealand.
Edmund Hillary was born in Tuakau, New Zealand
Edmund Hillary was from Auckland in New Zealand.
Sir Ed Hillary was a New Zealander. He died in 2008
Edmund Hillary's nationality was New Zealand.
Edmund Hillary was from Auckland in New Zealand.
The country Edmund Hillary was from is New Zealand.
Sir Edmund Hillary grew up in New Zealand. /BrianW
He was from Auckland in New Zealand.
Edmund Hillary was born in Auckland, New Zealand