Jenni Harrison - Big Buddy

A man and a boy are in the country the boy is holding a farming tool and is smiling.

Fixing Fences and Making Memories with One-To-One Mentoring

When Mark signed up to be a Big Buddy, he never imagined he’d be teaching a boy how to mend fences, lift lambs, and drive an ATV. But through one-to-one youth mentoring, he and 12-year-old Kobi have formed a bond built on trust, laughter, and hands-on adventures—on the farm and beyond. Their story shows how a small act of volunteering can grow into something life changing.

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Big Buddy marks retirement of Longtime Chair and Welcomes New Leadership

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After 14 years of dedicated service, Travis Field retires as Chair of Big Buddy Mentoring Trust, leaving a legacy of heartfelt leadership and community impact. We welcome Shaun Quincey as our new Chair—a seasoned leader with a powerful story and vision for the future of mentoring boys without dads across Aotearoa.

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Men’s Health & Wellness Fundraiser Dinner – June 2025

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We’re proud and grateful to have been chosen as one of the beneficiary charities of the Men’s Health & Wellness Fundraiser Dinner, held on Tuesday 17 June at the Milford Cruising Club in Auckland.

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Tauranga Charity Lunch raises $28k for Big Buddy

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What an incredible day we had at our Charity Lunch at The Surf Club Mt Maunganui! Thanks to the generosity of the local community, we’re excited to share that we raised an amazing $28,000.

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Jamie and Jordan’s South Island Adventure

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When Big Buddy Jamie and Little Buddy Jordan took off for Queenstown, they had no idea just how many unforgettable moments were ahead. From first-time helicopter rides to seeing snow and ziplining through the treetops, their trip was packed with adventure—and left some pretty magic memories.

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Buddies Do Good: Conservation, Community & Fun

News / Jenni Harrison

Big and little buddies set out to do some good in the community in March 2025. The result was 50 new rat traps for Rotoroa Island and a new knowledge about conservation of our native birdlife. See how they got on.

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