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New head of Salvation Army appointed
Tuesday, 11 November 2008, 4:04 pm | Salvation Army
Two United States Salvation Army officers have been appointed as the new leaders of The Salvation Army of New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, effective from March next year. More >>
Housing shortages for NZ's most vulnerable
Sunday, 2 November 2008, 8:20 pm | Salvation Army
A report by The Salvation Army estimates a housing shortfall of at least 2500 dwellings has emerged in Auckland in the past year, mainly hitting neighbourhoods already suffering from the economic downturn. More >>
Grim reality for New Zealand's forgotten families
Tuesday, 21 October 2008, 1:19 pm | Salvation Army
Salvation Army social policy spokesman Major Campbell Roberts says today's food inflation data released by Statistics New Zealand won't be news to New Zealand's forgotten families. More >>
Cutbacks threaten training for the most vulnerable
Tuesday, 14 October 2008, 3:31 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army fears Tertiary Education Commission funding cuts to employment training programmes will hit the most economically vulnerable regions and disadvantage many unemployed trying to enter the work force. More >>
Salvation Army welcomes boost for poor families
Friday, 4 July 2008, 9:07 am | Salvation Army
Wellington, 03 July 2008 – Increased help for some of the most vulnerable families in society is a positive step forward, says The Salvation Army. More >>
Shared Equity pilot creates strong foundations
Tuesday, 1 July 2008, 5:29 pm | Salvation Army
Auckland, 01 July 2008 - The Salvation Army is welcoming the start of the Government's Shared Equity pilot with the hope it will form the foundation for a permanent and better-resourced scheme in the future. More >>
Boost for lower-income working families welcomed
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 2:15 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington 22 May 2008 - The Salvation Army is welcoming the Budget tax cut for lower-income working families, but is concerned there may not be enough assistance for beneficiary families who are unable to enter the workforce. More >>
"Skeleton Army" war with Sallies 125 years ago
Wednesday, 21 May 2008, 12:22 am | Salvation Army
The "Skeleton Army" was ready to do their worst when The Salvation Army held their first public meetings in Wellington 125 years ago. The Salvation Army's Wellington City Corps (church) was established on Sunday 17 June 1883, after the arrival from ... More >>
Shared equity pilot step in right direction
Sunday, 18 May 2008, 2:43 pm | Salvation Army
Auckland, 16 May 2008 - The Government's pre-Budget announcement of a shared equity scheme is a step in the right direction, but falls well short of a comprehensive solution to the affordable housing crisis, says the Salvation Army. More >>
Salvation Army launches Myanmar appeal
Wednesday, 7 May 2008, 10:21 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army in New Zealand has launched an appeal to help the millions of people believed to have been left homeless by the devastating cyclone that hit Myanmar. More >>
Helpline closure creates level of uncertainty
Friday, 2 May 2008, 2:12 pm | Salvation Army
The impending closure of the Gambling Helpline will create a level of uncertainty both among people seeking help from the effects of problem gambling and service providers, says the Salvation Army. More >>
Salvation Army welcomes Child Poverty Action Group
Thursday, 1 May 2008, 10:29 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has welcomed the release of a new report by childrens' advocacy group the Child Poverty Action Group. The report titled Left Behind looks at how enduring and perhaps deepening social inequalities are damaging the lives of the ... More >>
Deans to kick off Sallies' Christchurch appeal
Wednesday, 30 April 2008, 4:17 pm | Salvation Army
Crusaders Rugby Team coach Robbie Deans will address up to 200 Christchurch business leaders tomorrow (1 May) as part of the Salvation Army's Red Shield Appeal. More >>
Salvation Army opens 'one-stop-shop' in Dunedin
Thursday, 3 April 2008, 10:05 am | Salvation Army
The opening of a new integrated social services centre in Dunedin will make it easier for people to get the help they need. The Salvation Army officially opens its new "one-stop-shop" at 3pm today (3 April) at 575 Princes Street, Dunedin. More >>
Salvation Army conference on social justice
Wednesday, 2 April 2008, 2:38 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 1 April 2008 – A Salvation Army conference bringing together social justice advocates from around New Zealand and overseas will discuss topics such as how to free people from injustice and poverty. More >>
Music tribute: 125 years of Salvation Army service
Tuesday, 1 April 2008, 10:39 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's 125 year anniversary is striking a musical chord with its vocal and brass groups set to perform in several spots around Dunedin. More >>
Salvation Army celebrates 125 years
Sunday, 30 March 2008, 4:13 pm | Salvation Army
Up to a thousand people are expected to mark 125 years of Salvation Army service in New Zealand during a round of activities in Dunedin this week. More >>
Salvation Army welcomes home taonga
Wednesday, 20 February 2008, 10:48 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has welcomed home significant taonga (cultural treasures) from the late 1800s which have been overseas for about 100 years. More >>
Salvation Army issues 'State of the Nation' report
Monday, 11 February 2008, 10:46 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has issued its first 'state of the nation' report which assesses New Zealand's progress on a range of key social indicators. More >>
New overseas development officer for Sallies
Tuesday, 5 February 2008, 1:54 pm | Salvation Army
Wellington, 5 February 2008 – An officer with more than 20 years’ experience in developing countries has been appointed to lead The Salvation Army’s overseas development work. More >>
