Big Buddy 在新西兰启动了“Big Buddy Group”计划，以解决 14-17 岁男孩的心理健康和导师短缺问题。 Big Buddy launches "Big Buddy Group" program in NZ to address mental health and mentor shortage among 14-17 year old boys.

新西兰导师组织Big Buddy发起了“大哥们小组”方案,帮助14至17岁的男孩。 Big Buddy, a New Zealand mentoring organization, has launched the "Big Buddy Group" program to assist boys aged 14 to 17. 这一举措的特点是与成人导师举行为期八周的同侪小组会议,解决男性正面榜样不足和青少年心理健康问题上升的问题。 This initiative features eight-week peer group sessions with adult mentors, addressing the shortage of positive male role models and rising mental health issues among teens. 该方案的等待名单中有130多名男孩,目的是培养信心和决策技能。 With over 130 boys on a waiting list, the program aims to foster confidence and decision-making skills. 计划今后在陶兰加和汉密尔顿扩展。 Future expansions are planned for Tauranga and Hamilton.