Big Buddy News
Big Buddy Day Out – Hamilton & Tauranga 2026
Our Hamilton and Tauranga Big Buddy whānau came together for a special Day Out at Lake Karapiro, enjoying kayaking, games, and a relaxed BBQ. It was a simple but powerful day of connection, outdoor fun, and quality time that highlights the impact of mentoring boys across New Zealand.
When a boy grows up without a dad, who steps in?
When Mick became a Big Buddy to 10-year-old Tyrone, neither could have imagined the journey ahead. Now father and son in every way that matters, they’ve built a life together filled with mentorship, adventure, hard work and family — a powerful reminder of what’s possible when one adult steps up.
Building Better Futures: Big Buddy Spotlight at AUT’s Child and Youth Health Symposium
At AUT’s Child and Youth Health Symposium, new research spotlighted the powerful impact of Big Buddy’s one-to-one youth mentoring programme. Findings showed improved social skills, reduced emotional and behavioural challenges for boys, and stronger wellbeing for caregivers and mentors—clear evidence that long-term mentoring relationships help young people thrive across New Zealand.
Big Buddy Day Out Auckland 2026
On Sunday 8 March 2026, our Auckland Big Buddy community came together by the beach for a relaxed day of games, shared kai and connection. With Buddies, whānau and past programme participants lending a hand, it was a special day that captured the spirit of Big Buddy.
A winning day on the green with Bunnings
It was a winning day on the green as Big Buddy and Bunnings joined up for a fundraising event that celebrated community, generosity and the power of mentoring to change young lives.
Wellington Big Buddy Annual Day Out 2026
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!
Coastie Community Champions
Community is at the heart of Big Buddy, and the vibrant Orewa Boulevard of Arts Fiesta was a powerful reminder of that. With RRE Agency waving the Big Buddy Flag.
Role Model Ripples: Building Buddies Among Brothers and Beyond
Making mentorship their form of charitable giving, two Auckland brothers are proving that friendship, fun and guidance creates powerful ripples!
Building Futures Together: Big Buddy Ruvin and MinterEllisonRuddWatts Partnership Story
Discover how a Wellington lawyer became a Big Buddy mentor – and how MinterEllisonRuddWatts now supports Big Buddy through pro bono legal services.
Today, you can help to change a boy’s life forever.
By donating, you will help a boy whose dad is not around to find a man he can trust and look up to, a Big Buddy.
