Billy Macfarlane

Billy Macfarlane

social entrepreneur New Zealand

Billy Macfarlane is the founder of Pūwhakamua, a tikanga Māori reintegration service in Rotorua aimed at helping former offenders reintegrate into the community. After serving time for serious drug charges, Macfarlane committed to transforming his life and now focuses on expanding his service to support men across New Zealand. He emphasizes the importance of understanding Māori heritage and values to combat the cycle of violence, believing that many men desire change and can benefit from cultural education and support.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,360
Power
190$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 8.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,360 $210,000 190$
Totals 2 4,822,233 4,360 $210,000 190$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Billy Macfarlane established Pūwhakamua, a Rotorua-based tikanga Māori reintegration service helping former offenders reintegrate into the community. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Family violence: How men’s anti-violence programmes offer ‘hope for change’

New Zealand New Zealand: Billy Macfarlane established Pūwhakamua, a Rotorua-based tikanga Māori reintegration service helping former offenders reintegrate into the community. 8

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Family violence: How men’s anti-violence programmes offer ‘hope for change’