Every year, our Wellington community comes together for a special day dedicated to strengthening connections between Big Buddies, Little Buddies, and their whānau. Check out what they got up to this year!
Wellington Big Buddy Annual Day Out 2026 Read More »
Making mentorship their form of charitable giving, two Auckland brothers are proving that friendship, fun and guidance creates powerful ripples!
Role Model Ripples: Building Buddies Among Brothers and Beyond Read More »
Discover how a Wellington lawyer became a Big Buddy mentor – and how MinterEllisonRuddWatts now supports Big Buddy through pro bono legal services.
Building Futures Together: Big Buddy Ruvin and MinterEllisonRuddWatts Partnership Story Read More »
Every now and then we come across a story that moves us, a reminder of why Big Buddy exists. Alex a Little Buddy on the programme made this speech at his school.
A Speech That Moved Us – From Alex, One of Our Little Buddies Read More »
Quinn’s incredible 100-mile run, Henri’s high-energy HIIT class and fun events like Boogie with a Buddy and Eggs on Legs made the Good Eggs Fundraiser a huge success in raising over $5000 for Big Buddy. Read the full story!
How Good Eggs Raised Funds for Big Buddy and Mental Health Awareness Read More »
We were honoured to be the charity partner at the Icehouse Ventures Showcase 2025! The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with innovators, business leaders, and supporters, and we were thrilled to be part of a record-breaking donation that will help Big Buddy continue making a difference for boys growing up without fathers.
Thanks to Skipperi’s incredible support, a beautiful, sunny, and calm day became an unforgettable adventure on the water for our Little Buddies currently on the waitlist. A total of thirty attendees, made up of Little Buddies, caregivers, and volunteers, came along for the adventure. A day full of excitement, learning, and connection, giving the boys
Anchored in Kindness: Skipperi Gives Waitlist Little Buddies a Day to Remember Read More »
The Fantail Fundraiser 2025 was full of laughter and community, but also moments that reminded us how important it is for young people to have a positive male role model. Here’s a look at some of the day’s highlights.
Fantail & Turtle Fundraiser 2025 Read More »
Big Buddy Car Scavenger Hunt: Building Skills Through Teamwork and Exploration Recently, our Big Buddy matches came together for two awesome Car Scavenger Hunts — one in Wellington and one in Auckland — and both were packed with so many great moments that really highlights how activities like this are all part of mentoring boys
Big Buddy Scavenger Hunt 2025 Read More »
Big Buddy mentor Mick and his Little Buddy Amokura are tackling life together — building confidence, resilience, and friendship through the power of mentoring.
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