There’s always a lot going on at Big Buddy. We are active in the media – in print, television, radio and Facebook – sharing our mentoring stories and news about everything from expansion plans to funding successes. Many of our stories come fresh from the field via coordinators, Big and Little Buddies, and mothers. They are always a good read!
We’d love to hear your stories about mentoring – please send them to us (here).
Please help us welcome our new Hamilton coordinator, Andrew McFadden, to Big Buddy. We’ve worked long and hard towards expanding the programme,so it’s very exciting to have Andrew on board! Andrew is married to Joanne and is a father to three children. Originally from Australia, he now calls New Zealand home and has lived in […]
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Match update from LB mum, Candice: “Just sending through some pics of my son Wiremu (8) and his BB Sam [matched in June 2015]. Wiremu has benefited so much from having Sam to do stuff with, invite to school activities and sports events, birthday parties/celebrations and just to hang out with. Big Buddy is an
A wealth of activities for Wiremu Read More »
A note from proud mum Nicola A very proud and special Big/Little Buddy moment on Tuesday 1st December not only for these two but also as a mum. Jordyn was sitting his very intense karate grading (2.5 hrs) this week and his Big Buddy Jeremy, who is very encouraging and supportive in his karate, was
Karate and Big Buddy milestone meet Read More »
Matched since Sept 2011, LB Antony and his BB Jeff are great fishing mates. Here’s a pic of Antony with the one that didn’t get away on their latest trip at Papa Aroha on the Coromandel. Antony’s mum, Angela, says they often have adventures like this. “Antony really enjoyed his trip and can’t wait to
Great fishing mates Read More »
Last night, BB CEO Richard Aston and Ruth Kerr attended the launch of the 10th anniversary edition of Celia Lashlie’s ground-breaking book ‘He’ll Be OK’. The new book includes lots of practical advice for mothers around raising their boys to become “good, loving, articulate men”. It was humbling to watch an interview by investigative journalist
Celia Lashlie’s posthumous book launch Read More »
They’ve done it again! When Freemasons promise support, they deliver and we are very grateful for their loyalty. Wellington’s Empire Fergusson Lodge raised $16,085 last week at their annual whiskey tasting evening and we are hopeful this amount will be matched by the Freemason’s Charity. Over the last five years the lodge and charity have
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We are very pleased to introduce our new Wellington Coordinator, Dave Burcher, to the Big Buddy team. Dave was born and raised in Wellington and resides in Upper Hut with his wife, Judith. Not only does he have an extensive background in teaching, Dave also plays competitive football for Upper Hutt City Football and is
Welcoming Our New Wellington Coordinator Read More »
BB, Chris and LB, Dylan sat down with us to talk about what they have learnt from their mentoring relationship and why being part of the BB community is important.
Video: Chris and Dylan talk about lessons from Big Buddy Read More »
“Last Sunday six Wellington Big Buddies and their Little Buddies dusted off the disappointment of the Hurricanes narrow defeat in the Super XV final and ventured into Fergs Kayaks to try their hand at some rock climbing. Some Little Buddy’s were experienced campaigners whereas it was a first for others. Nonetheless, all of the boys
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Being a part of the Big Buddy program has not only provided the means for confidence and adventure but it has also bridged the gap between young and old. LB, Codey Dixon (15) and BB, Brandon were matched early 2014 and have never looked back. They have been on many adventures together: biking, kayaking, jet
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