Big Buddy News
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.
A Speech That Moved Us – From Alex, One of Our Little Buddies
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.
How Good Eggs Raised Funds for Big Buddy and Mental Health Awareness
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!
Chasing the Fox 2025: Team Fox Wins Big for Big Buddy
Team Fox, made up of Ryan Fox and Dan Hillier, triumphed at Chasing the Fox 2025 while supporting Big Buddy. Explore highlights from this charity golf event!
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.
