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Salvation Army launches Haiti appeal
Friday, 15 January 2010, 2:21 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in New Zealand is joining other Salvation Army territories in rushing aid to quake-stricken Haiti. More >>
Sallies’ CD reaches platinum sales
Friday, 11 December 2009, 10:07 am | Salvation Army
For the second year running The Salvation Army's Christmas CD has sold 15,000 copies in less than two weeks. That's the equivalent of reaching platinum sales status. The Salvation Army produced 50,000 copies of 'It's a Wrap 2' CD released on 24 November. ... More >>
Bleak Christmas for thousands of families.
Friday, 27 November 2009, 1:24 pm | Salvation Army
Continuing deterioration in the living situations of thousands of New Zealand families means The Salvation Army is looking to raise $1.2 million before Christmas. More >>
Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 11:19 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army and Barnardos have seen a significant increase in demand for their services this year as the impact of the recession is felt and anticipate this demand increasing further in the lead up to Christmas. More >>
Sallies Launch New Christmas CD - Just $5!
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 2:24 pm | Salvation Army
Great tunes for a great cause – the perfect formula for success at Christmas! The Salvation Army’s new Christmas CD – “It’s a Wrap 2” – is available from Tuesday (24 November), only at Countdown, Foodtown and Woolworths stores, and for ... More >>
Reduce Harm – Increase Tax On Alcohol Says Sallies
Monday, 16 November 2009, 12:03 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is calling for a 25 per cent tax increase on alcohol to counter some of the damage caused by New Zealand’s out-of-control drinking culture. More >>
Recession may be easing but effects hit hard
Wednesday, 11 November 2009, 2:17 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army’s latest quarterly figures show a continuing deterioration in the living standards of low-income and heavily indebted families. More >>
Over 36,000 cans donated during Cans Film Festival
Wednesday, 4 November 2009, 12:27 pm | Salvation Army
New Zealanders love of the movies will make this year’s Christmas that much happier for some 9500 Kiwi families. More >>
The Salvation Army and Rabobank Partnership
Thursday, 29 October 2009, 2:59 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory and Rabobank New Zealand last night announced a new three-year social partnership to support The Salvation Army’s budgeting services in New Zealand. Speaking at last night’s event Commissioner ... More >>
Calling All Cans: Our Foodbanks Are Empty
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 11:05 am | Salvation Army
The Wattie’s Cans Film Festival is back for its 16th year, and just in the nick of time, as food banks are in danger of running dry after a 40 per cent hike in demand for food parcels. Major Jeff Winterburn from The Salvation Army says that the Wattie’s ... More >>
Salvation Army Launches Samoa Relief Appeal
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 12:18 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army stands ready to receive donations for those affected by the tsunami that struck parts of Samoa and American Samoa on Wednesday morning 30 September. The tsunami, which caused death, injuries and widespread destruction, occurred after ... More >>
Move on from smacking distrations: Salvation Army
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 11:49 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army hopes the nation will not be distracted further by the ongoing debate over New Zealand’s anti-smacking legislation. The Salvation Army is pleased the Prime Minister is not supporting attempts to prolong the debate. “As a country ... More >>
Cadbury NZ doing the right thing
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 11:00 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army applauds Cadbury New Zealand’s move towards Fairtrade certification for its Cadbury Dairy Milk products. Salvation Army justice advocate Chris Frazer says for a long time there have been concerns regarding the use of trafficked children ... More >>
Global recession feeds human trafficking
Monday, 24 August 2009, 10:23 am | Salvation Army
The recession is feeding the global supply of sex and labour slaves in some countries and New Zealanders are helping drive demand says Salvation Army justice advocate Chris Frazer. More >>
More NZ families face times as recession bites
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 1:11 pm | Salvation Army
Each week, the recession forces 40 new households to seek food from The Salvation Army. Demand for food, accommodation, clothing and furniture has risen dramatically compared to a year ago. More than 12,000 food parcels were distributed in the three ... More >>
Sallies keep fundraising costs to a minimum
Friday, 31 July 2009, 3:57 pm | Salvation Army
As the furore grows over how much money fundraising companies extract from charities, The Salvation Army says the cost of its fundraising activities is 19 cents for every dollar collected. Yesterday, CEO of Fundraising Institute of New Zealand James Austin ... More >>
Kiwi drinking culture needs a re-think
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 2:41 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army welcomes the release of the Law Commission's discussion document on liquor reform and says New Zealanders must now muster the courage to make changes on how alcohol is sold and consumed. More >>
Mayor Parker presents pokie petition
Friday, 24 July 2009, 10:04 am | Salvation Army
Mayor Bob Parker today presented a petition to the Christchurch City Council to keep the “sinking lid” pokie venue policy. More >>
We need close monitoring of social indicators
Thursday, 28 May 2009, 4:58 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is cautiously supportive of the 2009 Budget but warns that the Government will need to keep a close eye on social indicators to ensure the cost of the recession does not fall heavily on New Zealand’s most vulnerable citizens. ... More >>
A gesture of support for bushfire victims
Wednesday, 20 May 2009, 9:47 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has collected $166,000 from the New Zealand public to help those rebuilding their lives following the February bushfires in Victoria, Australia. More >>
