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Run For Their Lives With Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Christchurch

Friday, 20 December 2024, 7:26 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

“By running with us people are not just crossing a finish line, they’re helping break the cycle of adversity so many of the children in our community face daily,” says BBBS Christchurch manager Faye Higgins. More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters Launches Stubbie September Campaign: Short Shorts For A Shorter Waiting List

Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:30 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

On the 27th of September, Kiwis are encouraged to don their favourite short shorts and participate in this fun annual event. More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters Announce The Big Variety Show

Monday, 15 July 2024, 5:32 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Tickets for the show will go on sale in the coming weeks so save the date, Saturday 28th September. More >>

Empowering Girls: Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington Are Looking For Girls To Join Life-changing Programme

Monday, 29 April 2024, 6:39 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington is on a mission to empower girls in the community through the transformative power of mentoring. With trained female mentors ready to make a difference, the organisation is actively seeking girls to join their mentoring ... More >>

‘Big Brother’ Ben Is Cycling The Length Of New Zealand, Over 3000km, In 30 Days For Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland

Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 7:16 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Ben and his friend Alex, who is cycling for the Cancer Society, started their tour of the country on the 18th of February in Cape Reinga, and will be riding the Tour Aotearoa Brevet route. For the ride, they are fully self-supported and will be aiming ... More >>

Childrens Potential Beyond Political Posturing

Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 7:00 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

With the election just around the corner, political parties are posturing for votes by peeling out their policies. Dr Paul Wood, NZ motivational speaker, author and Doctor of Psychology, is backing prevention first approaches and supports the Big ... More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters The Big Breakfast And Live Auction

Monday, 10 July 2023, 11:34 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Cillín Hearns is guest speaker at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington’s The Big Breakfast on Friday 28 July at the Hutt Bowling Club for a delicious breakfast, live auction and fundraising. The Big Breakfast is aimed at raising much-needed funds ... More >>

BBBS Wellington Are Looking For Male Mentors

Thursday, 20 April 2023, 1:51 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

“Big Brothers Big Sisters are seeking male mentors in the Hutt Valley and Wellington who want to become a supportive adult role model for a boy aged 6 to 12 years old”, says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington Programme Manager Ashleigh Stallard. ... More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Wellington Need Male Mentors

Wednesday, 23 November 2022, 10:51 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

“Big Brothers Big Sisters are seeking male mentors in the Hutt Valley and Wellington who want to become a supportive adult role model for a boy aged 6 to 12 years old”, says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington Programme Manager Ashleigh Stallard. ... More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters Aims To Ignite The Potential Of Wellington Youth

Thursday, 15 September 2022, 9:38 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Local youth mentoring programme Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington is aiming to raise $5,000 in 15 days with its first ever Givealittle campaign being run between 15 and 29 September. “Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington recruits, trains and ... More >>

Bingo Babes And Big Brothers Big Sisters To Host Adult-only Fundraiser In North Canterbury

Thursday, 1 September 2022, 9:00 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Bingo Babes, Ethel & Bethel, will join Big Brothers Big Sisters on Friday 16 September in Rangiora for a night of fun, frivolity and fundraising. This exciting adult-only event , aimed at raising much-needed funds for the charity’s youth mentoring ... More >>

Jake Bailey & Big Brothers Big Sisters Launch Urgent Appeal To Raise 15k In 15 Days For Young People In North Canterbury

Monday, 4 April 2022, 6:02 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Inspirational speaker and much loved Canterbury local, Jake Bailey, is the face of an exciting new fundraising appeal from youth mentoring organisation, Big Brothers Big Sisters. Aiming to raise 15k in 15 days, Jake launched the appeal on the 1st ... More >>

Jack Goodhue meets his match

Thursday, 5 September 2019, 3:08 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Born and raised in Northland, professional rugby player Jack Goodhue recalls how he learnt life’s important lessons from hanging out with his brothers and helping his Dad on the family farm. “I think back to how important it was having 3 brothers ... More >>

Big Brothers Big Sisters in NZSL

Friday, 13 May 2016, 5:27 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters, a national youth mentoring organisation, is thrilled to announce the establishment of a New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) mentoring programme. The first phase of the project will be launched during NZSL Week. This programme ... More >>

Big Climb for Big Brothers

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 3:01 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Ten year old Aidan loves running around the sports field at West Spreydon school and when his Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer mentor, Lee Sampson comes to school to hang out with him each week, Lee certainly has his work cut out keeping up with ... More >>

High level support for Canterbury Kids

Monday, 24 September 2012, 11:51 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Mike Cron knows better than most the importance of mentoring the young to reach their full potential. A veteran coach of over 100 All Blacks test matches and a police officer for 22 years, Mike has seen many young people's lives transformed by adult ... More >>

District court judge joins Big Brothers Big Sisters

Thursday, 15 September 2011, 10:37 am | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Christchurch has announced the appointment of district court judge Rob Murfitt to its Trust Board. More >>

Embarassment of Riches for Mentoring Charity

Monday, 27 September 2010, 5:15 pm | Big Brothers Big Sisters

Christchurch mentoring organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is being overwhelmed with volunteer interest, says Manager Matthew Button. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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