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Alcohol Free Day Has Support
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 12:07 am | Salvation Army
The Associate Minister of Health, Hon Jim Anderton's call for an alcohol free day has received support from The Salvation Army More >>
Salvation Army On The Ground In Indonesia
Tuesday, 30 May 2006, 1:26 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has launched an international appeal to support its emergency response in Central Java following the traumatic earthquake that struck on Saturday 27 May. New Zealanders are invited to donate to bolster relief efforts in the most ... More >>
3% increase in Red Shield Appeal
Friday, 19 May 2006, 4:43 pm | Salvation Army
Donations to The Salvation Army Red Shield Street Appeal have reached the grand total of $636,608 Major David Bennett, Public Relations Secretary, says "a very big Thank you to all who have donated and also to all who have helped because without ... More >>
Thank you New Zealand
Monday, 15 May 2006, 4:38 pm | Salvation Army
Although the game is not over till the final whistle blows -- and even while we wait for the results from the bank -- The Salvation Army says thank you for your generous support during our 2006 Red Shield Appeal Week, held from 1-7 May. More >>
Salvation Army redeploys in the South
Monday, 15 May 2006, 3:59 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is thankful to God for a rich heritage of ministry and service, but the next few years will be critical according to its Territorial Commander Commissioner Garth McKenzie. More >>
Courageous politicians needed to reform prisons
Wednesday, 1 March 2006, 8:43 am | Salvation Army
Politicians across the political spectrum are being called on to show ethical courage and sign up to a multi-party accord that would stop the issue of crime and punishment being a political football. More >>
Salvation Army World Leader In NZ
Monday, 27 February 2006, 4:27 pm | Salvation Army
General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson visit New Zealand this week on their last international tour as The Salvation Army's top leaders. The Larssons steer the mission of The Salvation Army in 111 countries—the most recent of which is ... More >>
Salvation Army supports march against P
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 2:37 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army strongly supports the March against P which is scheduled to arrive at the steps of Parliament House midday tomorrow. More >>
Salvation Army supports rise in Minimum wage
Wednesday, 21 December 2005, 5:01 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army welcomes the announcement today of an increase in the minimum wage. An increase in the minimum wage is desperately needed for the group of people receiving this level of remuneration. Those opposing this increase should realise ... More >>
Porirua church leader deployed to Pakistan
Friday, 9 December 2005, 5:09 pm | Salvation Army
THE SALVATION ARMY has deployed another New Zealand officer, Bruce Coffey, Captain of the Salvation Army’s Porirua Corps and Director of it’s Community and Family Services to lead it’s latest emergency relief team in earthquake-devastated Pakistan. Arriving ... More >>
Low income families aspire to own home
Thursday, 13 October 2005, 10:07 am | Salvation Army
Having a home of their own is still the dream of low income New Zealand families. This is according to a report 'A Home I Could Own' released today by The Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit. The report surveyed 800 New Zealand low ... More >>
Salvation Army delivers $60,000 immediate relief
Tuesday, 11 October 2005, 3:41 pm | Salvation Army
THE SALVATION ARMY has provided an initial $60,000 to it’s command centre in Lahore, Pakistan, responding quickly to the weekend’s devastating earthquake by providing truckloads of supplies and immediate relief to survivors and rescue workers. More >>
Salvation Army Needs Cash For Pakistan Relief
Tuesday, 11 October 2005, 8:41 am | Salvation Army
THE SALVATION ARMY has launched a national appeal for urgent public donations to assist with its emergency response to the earthquake that has devastated Pakistan and parts of India and Afghanistan. More >>
L.J. Hooker to boost Hurricane Relief effort
Friday, 9 September 2005, 2:45 pm | Salvation Army
Friday 9 September 2005 – L.J. Hooker is adding weight to The Salvation Army’s hurricane relief effort with its 90+ offices across the country stepping up to act as collection points for public donations. More >>
Salvation Army Supports Auckl'd Housing Initiative
Monday, 13 June 2005, 9:21 am | Salvation Army
MEDIA RELEASE Issued on the Authority of Major Campbell Roberts, Director, Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory More >>
MPs should re-examine the legal drinking age
Wednesday, 8 June 2005, 2:54 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit is urging MPs to vote yes to the first reading of the Sale of Liquor (Youth Alcohol Harm Reduction) Bill so it can be sent to a select committee for debate and review. More >>
Sallies Say BUDGET 05 is Promising & Disappointing
Friday, 20 May 2005, 8:38 am | Salvation Army
" This years budget does have quite a bit of good news, but it is also disappointing in its response to some key social issues, in particular homeownership, our poorest children, and residential care services," said Major Campbell Roberts, Director ... More >>
Salvation Army says “Yes”to Savings Proposal
Wednesday, 6 April 2005, 2:18 pm | Salvation Army
Savings proposals by the privately funded think tank, “The New Zealand Institute” were welcomed today by The Salvation Army as a means of reducing poverty in New Zealand. Major Campbell Roberts, National Social Policy Director for The Salvation Army, welcomed ... More >>
Sallies Want Action So Kiwis Can Own Own Homes
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 11:30 am | Salvation Army
New Zealand’s declining rate of homeownership is a problem, both economically and socially, but there are options available that can reverse this trend and make homeownership a reality for many low and modest income households who are currently priced out ... More >>
11th Annual Festival Collects Copious Cans!
Tuesday, 23 November 2004, 5:58 pm | Salvation Army
Another impressive haul of canned food was collected for The Salvation Army Christmas food banks at the eleventh annual Hoyts-Wattie’s Cans Film Festival last week. More >>