Big Buddy News
Buddies Do Good: Conservation, Community & Fun
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.
Hamilton and Tauranga – Big Buddy Day Out 2025
Big Buddy Day Out for Hamilton and Tauranga in March 2025 was the perfect mix of good weather and fun activities. Check out what they got up to.
Hillary Outdoors Adventure 2025
Big Buddy Day Out for Hamilton and Tauranga in March 2025 was the perfect mix of good weather and fun activities.
Wellington Big Buddy Day Out 2025
Big Buddy Day Out for Hamilton and Tauranga in March 2025 was the perfect mix of good weather and fun activities.
What’s up with our boys?
Steve Sobota, Co-CEO of Big Buddy interviewed by Kathryn Ryan, host of ‘It Takes a Village’ on the Nine to Noon show of Radio New Zealand. We know that boys’ achievement at school has been lagging behind girls, and that boys are more at risk of behavioural issues and mental health issues. So what can […]
Big Buddy Does Good
Big Buddy is proud to launch its first community service initiative, Big Buddy Does Good, in response to a growing number of Little Buddies who are eager to contribute to their communities. Big Buddy matches boys without a father in their lives with dedicated volunteers, Big Buddies who offer friendship, support and a good male […]
20km Swim Around Rangitoto Island for Big Buddy
Wesley and Ellie are gearing up for an incredible 20km swim (in their togs) around Rangitoto Island this February—equivalent to two swimming marathons! It’s a crazy combination of being inspired by people around us and watching too many YouTube videos of people doing incredible things. The plan is 20km of swimming, 7 – 8 hours […]
A heartfelt thank you to Big Buddy.
At Big Buddy, we witness firsthand the profound impact that Big Buddies have on the lives of boys growing up without a dad. Recently, we received a letter from a grateful mum whose son has been matched with his Big Buddy for nearly 2 years. Her words are truely touching and serve as a humbling […]
20 Years of Youth Mentoring – Steve Sobota Reflects on Big Buddy’s Journey
This year marks an incredible milestone for our Co-CEO Steve Sobota: 20 years of dedication to Big Buddy! As our longest-serving team member, Steve’s passion for community and social service has helped shape the heart and soul of our organisation. From his early days, joining in 2004 as Mentoring Manager (making the matches between the […]
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.
