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Helping Those in Need After Hurricane Katrina
Friday, 2 September 2005, 4:54 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations to help those in need following the onslaught of Hurricane Katrina, which has been declared the United States’ worst natural disaster in over a century. More >>
Immigration Debate May Hijack Islamic Awareness Wk
Wednesday, 10 August 2005, 4:18 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, has expressed dismay at the tone of the election immigration debate, as refugees and migrants once again become political footballs. More >>
G8 Debt Relief: A Step in the Right Direction
Monday, 13 June 2005, 11:43 am | Caritas Aotearoa
The announcement yesterday by the Group of Eight (G8) to wipe $NZ56 billion of debt of some of the world’s poorest nations has been welcomed by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development. More >>
Budget 2005: Hits and Misses
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 6:42 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The commitments outlined in today’s Budget, which focused on savings and significant increases in portfolios such as health and education also provided benefits to areas such as housing, child advocacy and mental health, and this has been welcomed by ... More >>
Financing Debt Cancellation with IMF Gold
Wednesday, 13 April 2005, 5:01 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
This weekend the G7 will be meeting to discuss the use of International Monetary Fund (IMF) gold to finance 100 percent multilateral debt cancellation for the poorest countries. More >>
Farewell to a Champion of Human Rights
Tuesday, 5 April 2005, 3:08 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
As pilgrims flock to the Vatican for the funeral of Pope John Paul II, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic Agency for justice, peace and development, together with millions of Catholics and non-Catholics around the world are celebrating the life ... More >>
Plan Spells More Mutton Flaps and Conflict
Tuesday, 22 March 2005, 4:02 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The push for free trade in the Pacific contained in the Draft Plan of the Pacific Islands Forum risks exacerbating poverty, inequality, and conflict in the Pacific, says Peter Zwart of the Catholic agency, Caritas. More >>
Treat Terror Threats With Caution
Monday, 21 February 2005, 5:13 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The sources of yesterday’s warning from the Australian Foreign Minister that humanitarian aid workers face an imminent threat of terrorist attacks need to be analysed and treated with caution, says Caritas Emergencies Officer, Tim Chiswell, recently returned ... More >>
Deprive Prisoners of Liberty but Not Dignity
Thursday, 10 February 2005, 9:06 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand appeared today before the Justice and Electoral Select Committee to make an oral submission on the Prisoners’ and Victims’ Claims Bill. More >>
Caritas Emergencies Manager Leaves for Aceh
Friday, 28 January 2005, 3:40 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Emergencies Manager, Tim Chiswell leaves Christchurch on Monday 31 January, bound for the disaster ravaged region of Aceh, Indonesia. More >>
Whatever happened to community responsibility?
Wednesday, 26 January 2005, 9:29 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Mr Brash’s proposals for welfare reform would see greater responsibility for the needy and vulnerable in our society passed from the State to church and community agencies, as was the case in the 1990s, says Catholic social justice agency Caritas. More >>
Govt. Tsunami Funding Package Positively Received
Tuesday, 18 January 2005, 4:52 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The government’s announcement of the revised funding package for countries devastated by the Asian tsunami has been positively received by Caritas, but the agency urges people not to become complacent about the disaster. More >>
NZers Give Generously to Caritas Tsunami Appeal
Thursday, 6 January 2005, 10:32 am | Caritas Aotearoa
The generosity of Caritas donors who have supported those affected by the recent Tsunamis has seen the latest tally of donations reach approximately $200,000. More >>
Caritas Confederation Pledges $US 28 million
Friday, 31 December 2004, 3:54 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The Caritas Confederation, made up of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service agencies around the world have collectively pledged $US 28 million to assist those affected by the tsunamis that have ravaged the coasts of South Asia. More >>
Caritas Pledges $10,000 for Tsunami Survivors
Thursday, 30 December 2004, 9:22 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic Agency for justice, peace and development has pledged $10,000 to assist communities stricken by the tsunamis that have hit coastal areas of southern Asia. The scale of the devastation, shown by the news media ... More >>
Caritas Appeals For Victims Of Tsunami
Tuesday, 28 December 2004, 10:18 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Catholic Aid Agency, Caritas is today appealing for donations to assist victims of the devastating Tsunami which swept through Sri Lanka, Southern India, Sumatra and the coasts of other Southeast Asian countries on Boxing Day. More >>
Christmas for New Zealander in Darfur, Sudan
Friday, 24 December 2004, 11:13 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand and Christian World Service (CWS) supported relief efforts are continuing in Darfur amidst ongoing violence and escalating numbers of displaced persons. Christmas will not bring good tidings to the troubled region. More >>
Flag Raised In West Papua Despite Army Presence
Thursday, 2 December 2004, 3:21 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
These images came from West Papua, taken from the paper 'Cendrawasih Post' More >>
Catholic Submissions Call for More Dialogue
Thursday, 4 November 2004, 2:54 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development has produced a publication which brings together submissions on the Foreshore and Seabed Bill made by Catholic agencies, religious congregations, parish groups and individuals from around the ... More >>
Citizenship Bill Will Create Greater Child Poverty
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 12:51 am | Caritas Aotearoa
A Caritas delegation appeared before the Government Administration Select Committee to make an oral submission on a proposed amendment to the Identity (Citizenship and Travel Documents) Bill. More >>