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 […]
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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
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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
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We are thrilled to have been chosen as the charity partner for the prestigious Chasing the Fox golf event at the Royal Auckland & Grange Golf Club. With the incredible support of the organisers, Big Buddy had the unique opportunity to share our story during this high-profile event, broadcast nationwide by TVNZ. The day wasn’t
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Big Buddy recently welcomed eight Auckland based boys currently waiting for a Big Buddy match to the Skipperi Boating Event at Gulf Harbour. Any nerves made way for pure enthusiasm as the boys headed out onto the Hauraki Gulf with experienced Skipperi skippers and a selection of Big Buddies for the day. This annual event,
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Big Buddy celebrated the launch of our new Big Buddy Group Programme on a sunny spring day at the beautiful Puketutu Island Estate. We took the opportunity to thank some of the many Auckland based sponsors, funders, donors and supporters who have helped build Big Buddy into the organisation we are today. It was a
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Big Buddy is embracing change by launching a new mentoring programme designed to support more boys faster. Older boys’ needs are more complex in today’s society and supporting them is more challenging. Adding to this, there is a shortage of volunteers coming forward, (the volunteer workforce is shrinking and aging according to Te Tari Taiwhenua
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We are thrilled to announce we have been selected as the official charity partner for Auckland’s exciting Chasing the Fox this December, a golf event which brings some of New Zealand’s biggest name to the course. Chasing the Fox is a six-hole golf event that combines golf with a festive party atmosphere. The event features New Zealand golf
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Big Buddy is proud to announce that two outstanding team members will be stepping up to be the new leaders of the organisation, bringing a blend of vast experience and passion as well as business acumen.
Long serving Operations Manager Steve Sobota and Partnership Manager Christie Stuart will take over the reins at the end of July.
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Big Buddy is proud to announce that two outstanding team members will be stepping up to be the new leaders of the organisation, bringing a blend of vast experience and passion as well as business acumen.
Long serving Operations Manager Steve Sobota and Partnership Manager Christie Stuart will take over the reins at the end of July.
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