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Caritas opposes partial privatisation of power companies
Friday, 27 April 2012, 5:00 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Director Julianne Hickey spoke to the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee this week about the Mixed Ownership Model Bill. If passed, this Bill will allow the partial sale of the four state owned power companies. More >>
Catholic agency objects to speed of youth welfare changes
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 6:19 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Catholic social justice agency Caritas warns that children are being endangered by the speed of legislative change – just as children are put at risk by excessive speed on our roads. More >>
Take a break this Easter – and send us your photos
Thursday, 5 April 2012, 10:49 am | Caritas Aotearoa
CARITAS AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND MEDIA RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 April 2012 Take a break this Easter – and send us your photos More >>
Caritas Launches Appeal for Sahel (West Africa) Food Crisis
Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 3:58 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has launched a Special Appeal and pledged NZ$50,000 towards averting severe hunger and deaths in the Sahel region of West Africa. ‘An estimated 13 million people are in grave danger,’ says Caritas Director Julianne ... More >>
Head of Caritas Jerusalem to visit to New Zealand
Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:10 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Claudette Habesch, Secretary General of Caritas Jerusalem for the last 25 years, is visiting New Zealand in late February/March as a guest of Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand for its annual Lent Appeal. More >>
New Caritas Director Appointed
Friday, 20 January 2012, 2:44 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The new Director for the Catholic social justice agency Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand begins work on 24 January. More >>
Palestinian Christian Leader to visit New Zealand
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 12:00 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Media Advisory: Palestinian Christian Leader to visit New Zealand February-March 2012 – Available for interview More >>
Pep talk from the Coach kick-offs Social Justice Week
Friday, 9 September 2011, 8:04 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Archbishop of Wellington John Dew launched Caritas’ Social Justice Week 2011 (11-18 September) on Wednesday with a pep talk to Catholic secondary students in a Wellington school gymnasium. More >>
Grounding for Catholic Schools for St Francis Day
Thursday, 1 September 2011, 3:19 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Catholic schools are being invited to honour St Francis Day with liturgy and reflection remembering our connection with the Earth and all that it sustains. Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has provided online resources to help teachers and students celebrate ... More >>
Caritas and Christchurch company to launch new website
Monday, 25 July 2011, 12:38 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, has launched a new website through Christchurch company Metasolutions. More >>
Caritas appeal to help millions in worst drought in 60 years
Thursday, 21 July 2011, 4:52 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s appeal for the Horn and East Africa has so far raised close to $50,000 in just over a week. Caritas Director Mike Smith said a concerted effort is being made by Caritas members around the world to raise funds and direct ... More >>
Caritas pledges $50,000 towards food & refugee crisis
Friday, 8 July 2011, 3:55 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged NZ$50,000 towards the food and refugee crisis unfolding in the Horn of Africa, and is accepting donations from the public. ‘We are working through partners on the ground in Kenya and Tanzania, and through other ... More >>
Quake Liaison & Support Adviser for school leaders appointed
Friday, 8 July 2011, 2:28 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
A Liaison and Support Advisor has been appointed to help principals and teachers in Catholic schools living in post-earthquake Christchurch. Karen Payne, principal of St Mary’s School, Hokitika, has been seconded to the position for the rest of ... More >>
Catholic Groups withdraw from post-Budget Rally
Friday, 27 May 2011, 9:27 am | Caritas Aotearoa
Two Catholic organisations who had been planning participation in tomorrow's post-Budget rally in Auckland have withdrawn their support following a New Zealand Herald story about the civil disobedience intentions of some participants. More >>
Overseas aid spend shows flagging commitment to the poor
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 12:50 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas - the Catholic aid and development agency - says the government's flagging commitment to overseas aid indicated in Budget figures is regrettable. More >>
Optimum Nutrition signs deal with Highlanders
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:18 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
The Highlanders have secured the sponsorship of global supplement company Optimum Nutrition. Optimum Nutrition, which was founded in the United States in 1986, will now be the official supplier of sports nutrition to the team. The Highlanders’ ... More >>
Govt ‘on watch’ for welfare changes and future policy
Friday, 20 May 2011, 2:14 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Catholic social justice agency Caritas has put the government ‘on watch’ for the true impact of ‘re-prioritised spending’ and welfare changes expected later this year, following the 2011 Budget. Caritas director Michael Smith said the Catholic ... More >>
Caritas maintains relationships in face of Govt funding drop
Friday, 15 April 2011, 3:34 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand maintained most of its international partnerships in 2010, despite a difficult financial year. The Catholic aid and development agency released its Annual Report this week. Director Mike Smith said it was extremely gratifying ... More >>
Agencies bring winter warmth to Christchurch residents
Friday, 15 April 2011, 1:46 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
15 April 2011 Caritas & St Vincent de Paul Society bring winter warmth to Christchurch residents Caritas is helping provide warm winter clothing for Christchurch residents left out in the cold following the February earthquake. Caritas is partnering with ... More >>
Caritas Pledges $10000 for Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 3:46 pm | Caritas Aotearoa
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has pledged NZ$10,000 towards Caritas relief efforts in Japan following the earthquake and tsunami that has caused widespread destruction and claimed thousands of lives. Caritas Director Mike Smith says the pledge is one ... More >>
