The Buyisa Initiative

It was November 2010 when we embarked on our Water 4 Life project, a bold initiative that saw us contributing towards creating water systems for 2 in-need communities in rural South Africa. The fundraising schedule was at times gruelling and the planning was immense, but the work we had to do was nothing in comparison [...]

If the world was to end this year, would you be happy with the way you spent your year? We all have things that we’d like to achieve and goals that we’d like to meet, and the best way to achieve them is by actively working towards them. The Buyisa Initiative would like to equip [...]

We’d like to really thank everyone who was involved in The MOST Amazing Race 2011. The event was a great success, and that would not have been possible without the help of the teams registered, the volunteers and all the businesses that helped us out. The day was a fun filled adventure for all who participated, [...]

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? What is it about? The MOST Amazing Race is based on the popular television of a similar name and pits teams of 2-5 against the clock and each other to solve riddles, find locations and complete tasks to win a $500 cash prize. The race is an opportunity to [...]

It’s back by popular demand everyone! After the fun, excitement and success of Buyisa’s MOST Amazing Race 2010, we’ve decided to up the ante and higher the stakes in an all out fun fest across Auckland. This time the race will have a World Cup flavour, with locations, tasks & challenges that relate to the [...]

With the excitement of the World Cup just 3 weeks away, The Buyisa Initiative is planning to welcome the world to Aotearoa in true Buyisa style, with a funtastic Market Day. Selling everything from food to arts & crafts and bric-a-brac, the market day will incorporate the culture and food of the participating countries into [...]

As the days get cooler and the nights more chilly, most of us will be getting our Winter wear, blankets and heaters out, but there are some New Zealanders who don’t have the luxury of sleeping in a warm bed at night or snuggling up with a cup of hot chocolate. We’re collecting good quality [...]

After the whirlwind success of The Buyisa Soccer Fest ’11, we’d really like to thank everyone who supported us in any  way that they did for their kindness and generosity. Howick Primary School was transformed into a vibrant, colourful festival on March 27th as 32 teams of 5-a-side battled it out to win the title [...]

It’s official, The Buyisa Soccer Fest ’11 will be held on Sunday 27th March @ Howick primary from 9am-5pm. After the success of the Buyisa World Cup 2010 we bring you Soccer Fest ’11 - bigger and better than ever before! The event will consist of a soccer tournament and cultural festival. The tournament will feature 32 teams of 5 representing [...]

Following on from the success of the Buyisa World Cup 2010, The Buyisa Initiative will be hosting the Buyisa Soccer Fest ’11. The day will include a 5-a-side soccer tournament featuring 32 teams that will represent countries from all over the world + spectators and supporters will enjoy tasty food from different corners of the [...]