The Salvation Army New Zealand
Caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society.
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical branch of the Christian Church that expresses its ministry through a range of spiritual and social programmes. Our operational headquarters for New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga is in Wellington, New Zealand.
The Salvation Army New Zealand - Latest News [Page 1]
Salvation Army calls for extra help
Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:03 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is offering people the chance to join it for an hour or more help end poverty in New Zealand. More >>
Bail Laws Not Sustainable
Tuesday, 27 February 2018, 9:38 am | The Salvation Army New Zealand
The Salvation Army says bail laws are not sustainable and is backing calls to have them reviewed. More >>
Pokies causing growing harm
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 8:39 am | The Salvation Army New Zealand
New Zealanders who use pokies are being harmed through the targeting of vulnerable communities and machines deliberately designed to entice harmful gambling behaviour, The Salvation Army says. More >>
Meth moral panic continues under proposed tenancy changes
Monday, 19 February 2018, 4:16 pm | The Salvation Army New Zealand
Proposals to allow landlords to evict tenants with just seven days notice for methamphetamine contamination are an extension of the meth moral panic, The Salvation Army says. More >>
Proposed Poverty Reduction Bill Brilliant Step Forward
Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 6:21 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s Jacinda Ardern’s announcement today on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill. More >>
Thousands raised for struggling parents
Friday, 15 December 2017, 8:43 am | Salvation Army
Parents struggling with back to school costs have been given a boost of more than $60,000 by generous Warehouse Stationery customers. More >>
Forgotten Communities Heard at Parliament
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 8:53 am | Salvation Army
The voices of people in some of New Zealand’s low income communities, who feel forgotten by Government, Councils and other people in their cities will be heard at Parliament today. More >>
Cap on Pay-Day Loan Interest Welcome
Thursday, 23 November 2017, 8:45 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is welcoming the undertaking by Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi to introduce caps on high interest, short-term “pay-day” loans in the Government’s first 100 days. More >>
Salvation Army Prepares for Increased Need
Monday, 20 November 2017, 9:33 am | The Salvation Army New Zealand
The number of people needing welfare support from The Salvation Army is on the rise, prompting a plea to the New Zealand public to help break poverty this Christmas. More >>
Farmers Santa Parade Looking Out for Those in Need!
Monday, 6 November 2017, 12:56 pm | Salvation Army
Delivering delight and joy to families from all over the Auckland region, the Farmers Santa Parade champions community and its social responsibility to give back to those who most need it. The 84th annual Farmers Santa Parade is proud to announce The Salvation ... More >>
Christmas wonderland putting a smile on Auckland faces
Monday, 6 November 2017, 12:06 pm | Salvation Army
A Christmas wonderland featuring more than 200 decorated Christmas trees will be capturing the spirit of Christmas in Auckland next week. More >>
Schools & Kindegartens Get Creative Collecting Cans for Good
Monday, 30 October 2017, 9:32 am | The Salvation Army New Zealand
As of today more than 200 schools from around the country will take part in Wattie’s Cans for Good - national can collection to help struggling families with food support. More >>
Kiwis Take to the Streets to Combat Homelessness
Thursday, 28 September 2017, 12:08 pm | Salvation Army
While politicians from all parties are talking about ending homelessness, ordinary New Zealanders are being challenged to give up their beds to help combat the crisis. More >>
More Social Housing Needed
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:05 am | Salvation Army
New Zealand needs to build a minimum of 2000 social houses a year to fix the situation that has left Kiwi families living in unsanitary, unsafe and unhealthy housing, The Salvation Army says. Seeing Kiwi kids in such conditions has caused the Army to ask: ... More >>
New Zealand helps thousands of families clean-up
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:35 pm | Salvation Army
Thousands of struggling Kiwis have been supported with donations of toiletries and household cleaning products thanks to Colgate Palmolive, and Countdown customers. More >>
Dollar donations help teens aspire
Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 12:35 pm | Salvation Army
A dollar donation from New Zealand shoppers has raised $90,000 to help almost 100 at-risk teens aspire to bigger things. More >>
Winter is Coming: Salvation Army sees thousands in new need
Monday, 19 June 2017, 9:46 am | Salvation Army
The demands of winter have seen thousands of Kiwis who don’t normally need help coming to The Salvation Army. More >>
Budget a Step in Recognising Some Kiwis Are Missing Out
Thursday, 25 May 2017, 4:13 pm | Salvation Army
“The Government appears to be listening to the growing voice of social need” is The Salvation Army assessment of the Government’s 2017 Budget. More >>
Salvation Army: Budget For Social Change Needed
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 10:06 am | Salvation Army
The 2017 Budget to be released on Thursday must reduce the level of social need in New Zealand says The Salvation Army. More >>
Housing security essential for healthy communities
Friday, 19 May 2017, 9:37 am | Salvation Army
Representative church leaders have met with the Prime Minister and Government ministers to ask for more action in the areas of immigration, housing and social investment. Their views are influenced by the experience of their church congregations and church ... More >>
