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Salvation Army calls on MPs to reject convention centre bill
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 10:57 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army today asked all MPs to examine their consciences before voting in the first reading of the New Zealand International Convention Centre Bill. More >>
Victim identification key issue in trafficking report
Thursday, 20 June 2013, 4:15 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army commends the US State Department for its continuing commitment to fighting the global crime of people trafficking. More >>
Little Harm Reduction Evident In Gambling Bill
Wednesday, 19 June 2013, 3:32 pm | Salvation Army
The weakening of the Gambling Harm Reduction Bill is the latest signal that politicians support the interests of the gambling industry and its vested interests over the wellbeing of local communities. More >>
Food in schools initiative a good start
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:13 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army applauds the Government’s part in expanding the Kick Start programme and hopes this signals a growing commitment to reduce child poverty. Salvation Army social policy spokesperson Major Campbell Roberts says the announcement shows that ... More >>
Pacific Peoples Making Progress Despite Increasing Adversity
Monday, 20 May 2013, 9:38 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s first State of the Nation report on Pasifika people in New Zealand reveals communities making modest progress in the face of great adversity. More >>
Convention Centre’s hidden cost
Monday, 13 May 2013, 9:55 am | Salvation Army
Those behind the SkyCity Convention Centre have failed to take the damage to communities and families into their cost-benefit analysis. More >>
Charity considers major staff cuts as demand intensifies
Sunday, 28 April 2013, 12:14 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army faces losing a third of its budget advisors as demand for their services in the most disadvantaged communities continues to climb. More >>
Creative And Courageous Leadership Vital To Social Progress
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 9:23 am | Salvation Army
Creative And Courageous Leadership Vital If New Zealand Is To Make Social Progress, Says Salvation Army More >>
Cadbury Brings Christmas Cheer To Thousands Of Kiwi Families
Friday, 21 December 2012, 3:44 pm | Salvation Army
In response to the overwhelming need for food parcels and support over the tough Christmas season, Cadbury has come together with The Salvation Army to ensure Kiwi families get a bit of extra joy this Christmas. Cadbury has donated over $135,000 ... More >>
Government’s housing response a welcome next step
Monday, 29 October 2012, 5:02 pm | Salvation Army
The Government’s response to the Productivity Commission’s report on housing affordability is a welcome next step to addressing the growing housing shortage, says The Salvation Army. More >>
Help New Zealanders by Giving a Gift
Wednesday, 10 October 2012, 10:13 am | Salvation Army
The annual Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal launches on 14 November 2012, and this year hopes to gather more than 40,000 gifts. More >>
Invercargill supportive accommodation to close
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 9:21 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s Supportive Accommodation for men in Invercargill will close on October 12. More >>
Online charity auction for families in dire need
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 2:39 pm | Salvation Army
The InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) kicks off its successful online auction series today in aid of Kiwi families living with serious hardship. More >>
Families Commission’s panel of experts are dead on target
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 4:41 pm | Salvation Army
Acting on the recommendations of the expert panel on child poverty will be critical if we are to raise more than a quarter million of Kiwi children out of poverty, says The Salvation Army. More >>
Government losing the plot on alcohol reform
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 12:36 pm | Salvation Army
The Government’s latest move to enfeeble the Alcohol Law Reform Bill is bitterly disappointing, says The Salvation Army. Amendments to the bill, allowing the alcohol industry to regulate itself over the sale and strength of alcopops, defy logic, says ... More >>
Time running out for Auckland’s housing time bomb
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 8:53 am | Salvation Army
Auckland Council and the Government need to step-up if they want to avert the worst impacts of Auckland’s impending housing crisis, The Salvation Army says. More >>
New anti-trafficking group backs latest US recommendations
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 1:18 pm | Salvation Army
The recently launched New Zealand arm of global anti-slavery activist group STOP THE TRAFFIK backs US State Department calls for New Zealand to put greater effort into assessing and combating sex and labour trafficking in the country. More >>
New Plymouth prisoner reintegration centre a good step
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:10 pm | Salvation Army
The plan to close New Plymouth Prison and replace it with prisoner community reintegration services is a positive move, The Salvation Army says. More >>
Alcohol law reform – yeah right
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 6:54 pm | Salvation Army
The Government’s updated alcohol law reform proposals are little more than paying lip service to a problem that is wrecking lives and haemorrhaging billions of tax dollars. More >>
Overstretched, Underfunded And Preparing For More
Monday, 30 April 2012, 10:51 am | Salvation Army
The strain on The Salvation Army’s welfare services in the wake of the recession, the Christchurch quakes and increasing client referrals from government departments means some services are approaching breaking point. More >>
