“More men, around more fires.”

Dave is an elder in the BROS community and father of co-founder Billy. He’s spent decades building community—from running international surf comps to guiding youth through rites of passage and leadership training. With a big heart for service, Dave’s all about supporting the next generation of men to become grounded fathers and leaders in their whānau and wider world. He brings wisdom, calm, and a steady presence wherever he goes. Now based in Whangārei, Northland, Dave continues to mentor and walk alongside men of all ages who are ready to grow, give back, and show up more fully.

John has been facilitating, co-creating and participating in Men's work for almost 20 years. Weaving ceremony, ritual and storytelling to open and reach Men's hearts. Having been involved with many Men's communities and organizations within NZ.

John believes that Men are amazing and have a huge capacity to love. This is the foundation of his leading and teaching style as an Uncle and Elder.

Currently leading and facilitating Raglan Men's Group, annual and bi-annual Men's Connection Gatherings, and Men's One Day Intensives in Whaingaroa Raglan.

"My mission is to get more men sitting round more fires, and I look forward to sharing the flame with you."

Todd leads with his heart. He is a passionate and dedicated father and family man, who as an elder, carries a heartfelt willingness to support, care and nurture.

Todd has trained and mentored over 40 apprentices through his construction business and now brings his combined passion and wisdom to our brotherhood communities. Living in Ōakura, Taranaki, he sits as a leader and elder in his local circles and has trained through Man Kind Project, Scared Sons and Bros NZ.

Bringing a gentle warmth to any space, Todd is dedicated to deepening connections by both physically and metaphorically ‘tending to the fire’. He lives and leads via his ethos of Breaking Chains for a Better Tomorrow

Dane Scott is a multifaceted, multidimensional being. One of his deep passions is weaving together and sharing the stories of people which are inextricably linked to the land. Drawing on his past experiences in the fields of environmental management, marine biology woven together with art, he utilises impactful stories of life to promote growth for our future generations.

Dane is a co-founder of Manaaki Media, which produces a range of high quality media and storytelling projects. Of Waitaha descent, Dane is also a talented musician, using sound in story weaving traditional Maori instruments (taonga puoro)with an intention to connect us back home to self, place and people. He holds a firm believe in the magic of our ancient teachings and how we can reimagine a new future through ancient eyes.

Ben draws from a rich journey in the international health and wellbeing space, grounded in an innerstanding of how to live a connected, joyful life. Through years of men’s work, rites of passage, Blue Zones research, and the deep waters of grief and trauma, he speaks from lived experience — walking the path from darkness into light.

Founder of The Nalu Effect and co-creator of Arise Men, Ben offers a steady, compassionate presence. Rooted in the Bay of Plenty, he supports men to rise into wholeness, sovereignty, and brotherhood.

Ben is proud to sit around the BROS fire

Javier is here to assist humanity attain personal freedom by coaching individuals in the realms of self-awareness, conscious co-parenting and men’s work.
He specialises in guided “inner-safaris” that explore the subconscious mind dismantling limiting beliefs and subsequently create transcendental changes when relating to self and others from a place of true freedom.

With over two decades of experience in the field, Javier has staffed and attended trainings with Mankind Project (NZ), Essentially Men, Tracks, and Hawaiki Kura, building his repertoire of skills that he brings to his own journey of fatherhood and coaching.
Of Chilean descent, Javier carries the BROS torch to Central America where he and his family are based in Costa Rica/Chile.

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Dominic is a communicator and wellness advocate with 20 years of media experience across the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand. After a career in television, he shifted focus to the science of nervous system health, behavior change, and using nature as an antidote to modern life.

Through his platform WellBeings, he shares practical tools from global experts to help people reset and live with more intention. Now based in Queenstown, he’s preparing to launch a new project rooted in this philosophy.

Tom Buhr is a former military man turned dedicated plumber, living in the coastal haven of Mangawhai, New Zealand. A proud father of two and a passionate advocate for men's work, Tom has spent the past six years guiding others toward growth and healing. When he's not mastering his trade, he finds strength and clarity in surfing, cultivating food forests, and nurturing mental health through deep connection with nature. Committed to raising a conscious and compassionate next generation, Tom lives with purpose, grounded in service, resilience, and heart.

Brian is a human being and a bro.