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Westland local pages are “live”
We’ve just added the Westland section to our local branches Website pages – it’s a site within a site! Lots of local info and all the latest news and upcoming events happening in beautiful Westland..
Check the new pages out at: http://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/local/westland/
Each of the other Big Brothers Big Sisters sites will also soon feature in this site with their own dedicated local pages.
Big Brothers Big Sisters #1 Misconception
One of the great things about Big Brothers Big Sisters is listening to the stories of those involved in our programme. What starts out as an effort to do well by a struggling child, turns into a surprising adventure for the adult mentor. Read the rest of this entry »
Perfect Fit
Big BOOTCAMP features on TVNZ Good Morning show
Aroha Hathaway is joining forces with Anna Julienne, putting her body on the line to raise money for Big Brothers Big Sisters of NZ. Aroha and Anna are part of the celebrity ambassador team participating in the Big BOOTCAMP being run by Les Mills to raise funds for the Auckland branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Read the rest of this entry »
Big Brothers Big Sisters is being launched in Auckland with the help of BIG BOOTCAMP
The Auckland branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Zealand is being given a major boost with the help of the Les Mills fourth annual charity bootcamp, which this year aims to raise $100,000 for the newly established Big Brothers Big Sisters of Auckland programme. Read the rest of this entry »
Christchurch programme for earthquake affected children.
The earthquakes in Christchurch have been tough for everyone in the area but particularly so for children. Some have lost loved ones, many have lost their homes, and most have had friends and family move away. It’s been really rough.
Here’s a positive response being offered by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Christchurch – a Mentoring Programme for Earthquake Affected Children. Read the rest of this entry »
Canterbury Community Trust contributes $90k to three Big Brothers Big Sisters branches!
July 4th, 2011: We’ve just heard that the Canterbury Community Trust has funded all three Big Brothers Big Sisters branches in their funding region: Nelson ($25k); North Canterbury ($25k); and Christchurch ($40k). Ka mau te wehi (awesome)! Thank you CCT, your funding will make a positive difference in many kids lives!
The Canterbury Community Trust’s primary goal is to “help people first” and this is reflected in the way donations are allocated. Here at Big Brothers Big Sisters we are appreciative of the fact that the Canterbury Community Trust has been a consistent funder of the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme in the South Island.
For more than 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life. We develop positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people. The funding that Canterbury Community Trust provides will help us make and support more of these awesome mentoring relationships. Thank you.
Real Life Story
‘Nelson lads latest to find Big Brother friendship’. An article written by Andrew Board from The Nelson Weekly 14 June 2011.