Above: Photo of our Matchmaker, E-Commerce software business Lightspeed, standing with their sponsored match, Xonique (Mentee) and Lily (Mentor).   At Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS), mentorship is at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we see the power of connection between young people and their mentors—relationships that grow, inspire, and change […]

We are filled with gratitude for everyone who joined us at The Big Auction last Thursday night to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland. It was a fantastic evening full of energy, laughter, and excitement, from lively quiz rounds to competitive bidding on our incredible auction items. Most importantly, the night gave us a chance […]

The excitement is building as we approach our biggest fundraising event of the year—The Big Auction for Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS Auckland)! With only one week to go, it’s time to mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to bid on some incredible items, all while supporting a cause that changes […]

Welcome to The Big Auction, an extraordinary event hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS Auckland) designed to raise vital funds for our 24K for 2024 fundraising campaign. Set to take place online and in person on Thursday, September 12 2024 at The Beer Spot, Morningside, this event promises a night of pub quiz, […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland recently hosted a successful charity pub quiz, raising approximately $3000 to support tamariki on our waitlist being matched with mentors. The event was a heartwarming testament to community spirit and generosity, bringing together friends, families, and local businesses for an evening of fun and philanthropy. A special thank you goes […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland is excited to announce five more items to The Big Auction catalogue. This year will be the first year we are hosting The Big Auction and we are sure it will be an amazing evening at the Sapphire Room in Ponsonby Central. With new bid-worthy items being added weekly, there […]

Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland (BBBS Auckland) is excited to announce its upcoming fundraising event, The Big Auction, set to take place in person on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at The Sapphire Room, Ponsonby Central. Bidding for the Big Auction will start on September 1st and the auction will be hybrid, in-person and online. This […]

Mentee-Mentor Match Stories: Below you can find the full interview stories for a few of our Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland Matches. We are grateful for our matches that were open to sharing their match story and the profound impact the BBBS program has had on their lives. From their stories you can hear about […]

We are excited to announce the launch of our 24K for 2024 appeal campaign; An initiative dedicated to raising $24,000 to support a new mentor coordinator to increase organization’s capacity to match more tamariki. At Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland, we believe in the power of mentorship to change lives, and with your help, we […]

Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland –18 July 2024 – Big Brothers Big Sisters Tāmaki Makaurau is thrilled to announce an exciting and fun-filled evening of competition, camaraderie, and charity at our upcoming Pub Quiz Night. This R18+ event promises an unforgettable experience while raising funds to support the children and mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters […]

Recently our Matchmaker sponsor, Lightspeed, hosted a fantastic skills afternoon for a group of our mentees. Lightspeed, a unified POS and payments platform powering the world’s best businesses in over 100 countries, organized the event as an opportunity for our mentees to learn new ‘tech’ skills and see a future career in the technology industry. […]

12-year-old Safia joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland programme in 2019, and has been matched with Big Sister Jodi ever since! Safia came into the programme because her mum was hoping an older friend would help her to build some confidence and become part of their Kiwi family as most of the extended whānau […]

Looking for a Matchmaker Sponsor for Kendric and Rob. We are reaching out to individuals and businesses in our community to join us in changing young lives. Become a Matchmaker sponsor today and support our vital mentorship program for vulnerable children in Tāmaki Makaurau. Right now, we’re seeking a compassionate person or business to sponsor […]

Here at BBBS Auckland one of our matches is proving strong, well into their 4th year. This match is Roman, ‘little’, and Guy, ‘big’.

Mentoring is a powerful relationship that can shape a child’s future, providing them with guidance, support, and opportunities for personal growth.

We spoke with Aaron Dempsey from Grammar Electrical, who have embarked on a journey to support the mission.

Ben cycled from Cape Reinga to Bluff with 30 days. He chose to ride for Big Brothers Big Sisters Auckland as it is a charity close to his heart.