Inspiring stories of change & engagement

Our mentoring model brings positive, powerful and lasting impacts on the lives of young people struggling with a variety of societal and personal barriers to success. We regularly review  our mentor training model against evidence based best practice guidelines. We also use tools to evaluate our programmes effectiveness in supporting volunteers, young people and their families.

2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand Annual Report

Hear from our national wide community partners

18 Jun, 2021
"An obvious positive difference made"
18 Jun, 2021
"Providing support and guidance"
18 Jun, 2021
"Bringing wider benefit to the whole community"
18 Jun, 2021
"Students gaining confidence"
18 Jun, 2021
"Strengthening and supporting to make positive changes"
By Alex Mann 17 Jun, 2021
"The hope and attention is invaluable"

Our Mentors

“I have been able to show him the wider world, open up his ideas. When we first met up, he talked about being a mechanic, now he’s talking about traveling the world.”

Jane

“I love it when she laughs uncontrollably, it makes my heart soar.”

Dana

“As much as you put in, you get back and much more.”

Peter

“You can have an impact on people, it's no easy fix, it does take time but it’s that contact over time that makes the difference.”

Tama

Our Parents and Caregivers

"It's great my daughter has a positive female role model who loves spending time with her."

Lucy's Mum

“You have been the most consistent male figure in his life... he just adores you.”

Nikau's Kuia

“I think you’re really awesome with my child, doing a great

job. He comes home happy, he’s never been so calm.”

Jacob's Uncle

“Whoever provides funding should provide more for such a brilliant service, my family and I’d like that blessing to go to others who need it.”

Aroha's Dad

What our Mentee's have to say:

It's great having someone know how I feel instead of keeping it all inside.

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