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 »
Big Buddy and Wellington Police joined forces for a night to remember — the launch of NZ Police brand-new Ride Along Crew. Guests gathered for a special screening of Fantastic Four, and while the superheroes lit up the big screen, our community heroes were helping to raise vital funds to support boys growing up without dads.
Big Buddy joins forces with Wellington Police For Movie Fundraiser Read More »
Ten teenage boys. Eight weeks of growth. One unforgettable journey.
Big Buddy’s latest Group Programme in Wellington gave rangatahi the chance to connect, build confidence, and discover their potential — supported by mentors, outdoor adventures, and a community that believes in them.
Big Buddy’s Launches Group Programme in Wellington Read More »
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.
Fixing Fences and Making Memories with One-To-One Mentoring Read More »
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.
Men’s Health & Wellness Fundraiser Dinner – June 2025 Read More »
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.
Tauranga Charity Lunch raises $28k for Big Buddy Read More »
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.
Jamie and Jordan’s South Island Adventure Read More »
One of the highlights on the Big Buddy calendar is the annual Car Rally event. This year, as the country went in and out of lockdown, the events were looking precarious at times… But, with much planning and organising from the team and supporters, we were so happy to hold fantastic Big Buddy Car
Rev Your Engines – The 2020 Big Buddy Car Rally Read More »
When Big Buddy mentoring manager Matt Anderson-Smith searched the charity’s Waikato volunteers to find the perfect match for teen Kei Ellis-Rose, he struck gold. Kaleb Whyte, a crown prosecutor in Hamilton, enjoyed the gym like South African-born Kei, along with food, fitness and running. They also had similar holistic approaches to life, since Kaleb
Big Buddy Waikato: Meet Big Buddy Kaleb Whyte Read More »
“Everyone has 24 hours in a day – how they use that time is completely up to them.” Simple words from an impressive young man – Tahana Tippett, an inspiring Big Buddy within our village. Tahana, who is not yet 30, is a successful and generous young man. He holds an Honours degree in
Making time to make a difference Read More »
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