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]
Nearly 16,000 children seek emergency aid over Christmas
Friday, 28 December 2018, 11:13 am | Salvation Army
Friday 28 December 2018 Nearly 16,000 children seek emergency aid over Christmas The Salvation Army releases key figures from 2018 Christmas Appeal The Salvation Army has helped 15,795 Kiwi children this Christmas with the support of donations ... More >>
New Approach to Drugs Will Save Lives
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:46 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says increased support, announced today for New Zealanders suffering from the impact of drugs will save lives. More >>
Communities Call for Action
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 9:01 am | Salvation Army
People in hard-working communities are calling on the Prime Minister for help dealing with the impact of drugs, the housing crisis, lack of mental health services and economic support. More >>
A Call to Action in Manurewa
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 9:00 am | Salvation Army
People in Manurewa want to talk to the Prime Minister about street gangs, crime, drug abuse and impacts of the housing crisis that have left them fearing for their safety. More >>
A Call to Action in Hornby
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 8:58 am | Salvation Army
People in Hornby want to talk to the Prime Minister about better infrastructure, economic growth and opportunities for disconnected young people. More >>
Radiothon to Help Thousands
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 8:50 am | Salvation Army
A marathon 55 hour radio effort is once again aiming to help thousands of children who would otherwise miss out at Christmas. More >>
Salvation Army Supports Māori Housing Unit
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:59 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army supports the appointment of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta as new Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) and the establishment of the unit as an valuable step to addressing the housing crisis. More >>
One in Five Can't Afford to Celebrate Christmas
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:49 am | Salvation Army
A survey commissioned by The Salvation Army shows that a large proportion of Kiwis can’t afford to celebrate Christmas. More >>
Birthday Celebrations for 80,000 Lives Changed
Sunday, 18 November 2018, 12:24 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army supports the appointment of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta as new Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) and the establishment of the unit as an valuable step to addressing the housing crisis. More >>
Birthday Celebrations for 80,000 Lives Changed
Monday, 5 November 2018, 4:03 pm | Salvation Army
Birthday celebrations marking 80,000 lives changed are being held around the country. More >>
KiwiBuy the only answer to the housing shortage
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 8:42 am | Salvation Army
Growing homelessness, rent rises and struggles for private investors could be on the way without serious changes to the housing market, The Salvation Army says. More >>
Tax Working Group Report a Good Start
Thursday, 20 September 2018, 4:40 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army believes that the Tax Working Group’s Interim Report is on the right track for reducing inequality and making New Zealand a more prosperous society. More >>
One in two go without heating due to cost, survey finds
Monday, 23 July 2018, 8:45 am | The Salvation Army New Zealand
Frontline Salvation Army staff are alarmed by recent survey1 results showing life for New Zealanders this winter is even tougher than they’d feared. More >>
Kraft Heinz helps to fight hunger in New Zealand
Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 11:02 am | Salvation Army
Kraft Heinz staff from around the country will volunteer their time in partnership with Rise Against Hunger and The Salvation Army to help fight hunger in New Zealand. More >>
New Housing Ministry Good Step Forward
Friday, 8 June 2018, 5:19 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army welcomes the creation of a stand-alone ministry to coordinate and drive solutions to the housing crisis More >>
Stop KiwiBuild Uncertainty
Monday, 28 May 2018, 12:21 pm | Salvation Army
Growing uncertainty over whether KiwiBuild can reignite the Kiwi dream of homeownership needs to be countered says The Salvation Army More >>
Budget Not the Big Hit Needed
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:16 pm | Salvation Army
Budget 2018 addresses many aspects of poverty and poor housing not tackled by previous Governments, but it is not the transformational change we had hoped for. More >>
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 >>
