Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand

I costs over $2400 per year for one match to be supported by our amazing and professional Mentoring Coordinators. This involves induction, training, supervision, support and events. The work our coordinators do is essential to the safety and wellbeing of everyone on our programme. Our branches need you to support us so that we can support them. Donate small or large today. Every little bit helps us to keep doing this important mahi; providing rangatahi with positive role models Ngā mihi. https://lnkd.in/g3Hzw9ap

Pop it in the calendar! Plenty of time to 'sort the shorts' for September. Raising funds and awareness for our great programme. Big shout out to Guy Williams for this great shot! what a good sport.

Happy 2025 Aotearoa! We have some exciting plans for this year, including another #bringbackstubbies campaign on September 26th... one for the calendar. We have been working with some incredible people on expanding our reach to taiohi (young people) of Aotearoa and look forward to telling you all about it in the coming months. Here's to a busy but productive year! 🤩🥳

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand extends our deepest sympathies and aroha to the family and colleagues of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming—a woman and officer of great integrity, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her community. This is a devastating tragedy for Lyn’s family, our New Zealand Police whānau, and communities across the country, particularly in Nelson. We also send our heartfelt wishes for a full and swift recovery to Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay, a valued Big Brothers Big Sisters Nelson-Tasman Board Member. Our close partnership with the New Zealand Police allows us to understand the profound ripple effects of this senseless event on those who knew and loved Lyn. We share in the grief. We are heartbroken. Aroha mai.

Morēna, Meri Kirihimete! 🎄 As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing branches, dedicated staff, passionate volunteers, generous donors, and unwavering supporters. Your contributions have made this year truly incredible. We wish you all a joyful and relaxing holiday season surrounded by your friends and whānau. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! We have a short close-down period between the 21st December and back again on the 6th Jan. Please see our annual report at https://lnkd.in/gxxEiHmN And our end of year Pānui at https://lnkd.in/ghjRYJv7 Ngā mihi nui, The Big Brothers Big Sisters team 💙

Exciting News! We are thrilled to share that Simplicity Foundation is generously supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters NZ, enabling us to continue to grow our programme and support more young people. This marks an incredible opportunity for us to explore new ways to empower and uplift the taiohi (young people) of Aotearoa. With this support, we are stepping into an inspiring future of growth, and enhanced mentoring possibilities. Together, we’re building a brighter tomorrow for our rangatahi! Ngā mihi nui, Simplicity Foundation for your commitment to our community and our mission. #BigBrothersBigSisters #Simplicity #Gratitude #YouthEmpowerment #Aotearoa #Mentoring #CommunitySupport.

Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer mentors are truly the heart of our mission. Their dedication to mentoring is a gift that changes lives, not just for the taiohi they mentor but for entire communities. These amazing individuals give their time, energy, and compassion to create meaningful connections, inspiring young people to dream bigger, achieve more, and navigate life's challenges with confidence. Through their unwavering support, mentors become role models, cheerleaders, and trusted friends—offering a listening ear, a guiding hand, and a steady presence when it’s needed most. They remind us all of the power of human connection and the difference one person can make in another's life. We are deeply grateful for their generosity, commitment, and belief in the potential of every young person. Their kindness leaves a lasting legacy of hope and possibility, and we can’t thank them enough for making a difference, one child at a time. Ngā mihi!

Feeling thankful today! Mackay Bailey Limited have been by our side for more years than we can count. Michael, Kelianne and the team are a huge support to our programme and we really do ask a lot of them. Thank you so much for your hard mahi from the BBBS whānau.

Just spotted this great Christmas Tree at Wellington International Airport from our Principal Sponsors, Naylor Love. Nice work team. Merry Christmas!

Today is a good day to say a huge thanks to Alex Mann and the team at Big Boy Digital Marketing. Did you know they recently finished designing our brand new website?! The team at Big Boy have been supporting BBBS now for donkey's years and we would be totally lost without them, especially Alex A heartfelt THANKS from all of us here. https://lnkd.in/gPnH4SzP Check it out. Sleek and easy to use, all shiny and new!