building futures through friendships

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rotorua is a charitable organisation committed to building healthy futures for Rotorua’s tamariki (children) through mentoring friendships.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters programme arrived in Rotorua in October 2014, especially designed to support the diversity of Rotorua’s community.

The programme matches children aged 6 to 11 with adult mentors (tuakana) in a professionally and culturally supported one-to-one relationship. Over the course of a year, they meet once a week building trust and friendship. All the time, creating building blocks for a more positive future for that young person.

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Darryl Parker
Mentoring Coordinator

darryl@bbbs.nz

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Email: rotorua@bbbs.nz

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About Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Rotorua

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NZ Police
Rotorua Energy Charitable Trust
Rotary International
NZ Lotteries
NZ Community Trust
The Tindall Foundation

Geyser Community Foundation
The Southern Trust
COG Scheme
First Sovereign

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Robyn Spurdle

Laurie Durand

Gill Kenna

Mel Davies
Marketing and Fundraising

mel.davies@bbbs.nz

Jeanette Crean

Ed Van Den Broek

Maxine Rennie

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Aura Accommodation

BRONZE
Craigs

BRONZE
Hayes International

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Patchell Group

Black Slate
Accountants

Red Spot Design

Rotorua Cycle Centre

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Nikki Pugh
Programme Coordinator

nikki@bbbs.nz

It’s a simple concept really but it’s delivering exceptional outcomes.The Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programme has a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives. Independent studies have found that tamariki and rangatahi (young people) involved in this programme are more likely to succeed in school and avoid risky behaviours. It’s all about building brighter futures through friendships.