Update: 135 schools are currently waiting for a Funding Partner. Be the reason these tamariki fall in love with reading.
We Are Hiring! Duffy Theatre: Touring Opportunity in 2027
We are on the lookout for actors to join our tour of Primary Schools in 2027. The Duffy show is a well-established tour that has been running for more than
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Duffy Reaches 16 Million Books and looks ahead to the next chapter
This term, Duffy Books in Homes reached a huge milestone: 16 million books delivered to tamariki since 1994. That is 16 million moments of excitement, pride, and possibility placed directly
How reading is the cornerstone of education
Why Deborah believes the Duffy Books in Homes programme is important
How reading allows you to experience endless adventures in thousands of different worlds
Meet former Duffy kid, Jess Hood from Hamilton
Read With Me: New Summer Reading Challenge Helps Tackle the Holiday Learning Dip
Duffy Books in Homes, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, launches The Summer Reading l Pānui Challenge: Read with Me. The reading challenge starts today and encourages students who
How curiosity and an interest in building/fixing things led to engineering
Meet former Duffy kid, Akenese Vagana from Auckland.
How sparking a passion for reading and a curiosity to learn led to studying medicine
Meet former Duffy kid, Urata Emily-Rose Sofai from Wellington.
We Are Hiring! Duffy Theatre: Touring Opportunity in 2026
We are on the lookout for actors to join our tour of Primary Schools in 2026. The Duffy show is a well-established tour that has been running for more than
Younity New Zealand’s choice to impact the future of this generation’s children
Meet Richard Vaughan from Younity New Zealand
9 Years and Counting – Avanti Finance’s ongoing commitment
9 Years and Counting – Avanti Finance’s ongoing commitment to Duffy Books in Homes
“It’s a no brainer to invest in improving the literacy of this generation of kids.”
Meet Meg Luff from Sharpe Marketing
Why getting involved and putting your hand up is important (from a former Duffy kid)
Meet former Duffy kid, Caitlin Jackson from Auckland.
Powered by Books, landing in finance (from a former Duffy kid)
Meet former Duffy kid, Chantha Phai from Auckland.
Duffy Books in Homes Celebrates 15 Million Books Delivered
Duffy Books in Homes (DBIH) has reached a significant milestone, with 15 million books delivered into the hands of Kiwi kids since its founding in 1994. Each year, nearly 100,000 ‘Duffy Kids’ across the
Why Nina sees being a Duffy School Coordinator as a joy and not a chore
Meet Nina Miller, joint Duffy Coordinator for Castlecliff Primary School
How reading confidence played a part in Kaye winning the 2024 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award
Meet the 2024 Storylines Gavin Bishop Award winner Kaye Julian
How reading opened up a world of possibilities (from a former Duffy kid)
Meet current Role Model (and former Duffy kid) Whitney-Lee Banfield.
How a love for reading lead to a PhD (from a former Duffy kid)
Meet former Duffy kid, Caleb Haurua from Auckland.
A full circle moment (from a former Duffy kid)
Meet current Duffy actor and former Duffy kid, Siana Godinet from Auckland.