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Tax Working Group Report a Good Start

Thursday, 20 September 2018, 4:40 pm | Salvation Army

The Salvation Army believes that the Tax Working Group’s Interim Report is on the right track for reducing inequality and making New Zealand a more prosperous society. More >>

Kraft Heinz helps to fight hunger in New Zealand

Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 11:02 am | Salvation Army

Kraft Heinz staff from around the country will volunteer their time in partnership with Rise Against Hunger and The Salvation Army to help fight hunger in New Zealand. More >>

New Housing Ministry Good Step Forward

Friday, 8 June 2018, 5:19 pm | Salvation Army

The Salvation Army welcomes the creation of a stand-alone ministry to coordinate and drive solutions to the housing crisis More >>

Stop KiwiBuild Uncertainty

Monday, 28 May 2018, 12:21 pm | Salvation Army

Growing uncertainty over whether KiwiBuild can reignite the Kiwi dream of homeownership needs to be countered says The Salvation Army More >>

Budget Not the Big Hit Needed

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:16 pm | Salvation Army

Budget 2018 addresses many aspects of poverty and poor housing not tackled by previous Governments, but it is not the transformational change we had hoped for. More >>

Salvation Army calls for extra help

Wednesday, 4 April 2018, 10:03 am | Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is offering people the chance to join it for an hour or more help end poverty in New Zealand. More >>

Proposed Poverty Reduction Bill Brilliant Step Forward

Tuesday, 30 January 2018, 6:21 pm | Salvation Army

The Salvation Army warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s Jacinda Ardern’s announcement today on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill. More >>

Thousands raised for struggling parents

Friday, 15 December 2017, 8:43 am | Salvation Army

Parents struggling with back to school costs have been given a boost of more than $60,000 by generous Warehouse Stationery customers. More >>

Forgotten Communities Heard at Parliament

Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 8:53 am | Salvation Army

The voices of people in some of New Zealand’s low income communities, who feel forgotten by Government, Councils and other people in their cities will be heard at Parliament today. More >>

Cap on Pay-Day Loan Interest Welcome

Thursday, 23 November 2017, 8:45 pm | Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is welcoming the undertaking by Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi to introduce caps on high interest, short-term “pay-day” loans in the Government’s first 100 days. More >>

Farmers Santa Parade Looking Out for Those in Need!

Monday, 6 November 2017, 12:56 pm | Salvation Army

Delivering delight and joy to families from all over the Auckland region, the Farmers Santa Parade champions community and its social responsibility to give back to those who most need it. The 84th annual Farmers Santa Parade is proud to announce The Salvation ... More >>

Christmas wonderland putting a smile on Auckland faces

Monday, 6 November 2017, 12:06 pm | Salvation Army

A Christmas wonderland featuring more than 200 decorated Christmas trees will be capturing the spirit of Christmas in Auckland next week. More >>

Kiwis Take to the Streets to Combat Homelessness

Thursday, 28 September 2017, 12:08 pm | Salvation Army

While politicians from all parties are talking about ending homelessness, ordinary New Zealanders are being challenged to give up their beds to help combat the crisis. More >>

More Social Housing Needed

Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 9:05 am | Salvation Army

New Zealand needs to build a minimum of 2000 social houses a year to fix the situation that has left Kiwi families living in unsanitary, unsafe and unhealthy housing, The Salvation Army says. Seeing Kiwi kids in such conditions has caused the Army to ask: ... More >>

New Zealand helps thousands of families clean-up

Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 1:35 pm | Salvation Army

Thousands of struggling Kiwis have been supported with donations of toiletries and household cleaning products thanks to Colgate Palmolive, and Countdown customers. More >>

Dollar donations help teens aspire

Wednesday, 19 July 2017, 12:35 pm | Salvation Army

A dollar donation from New Zealand shoppers has raised $90,000 to help almost 100 at-risk teens aspire to bigger things. More >>

Winter is Coming: Salvation Army sees thousands in new need

Monday, 19 June 2017, 9:46 am | Salvation Army

The demands of winter have seen thousands of Kiwis who don’t normally need help coming to The Salvation Army. More >>

Budget a Step in Recognising Some Kiwis Are Missing Out

Thursday, 25 May 2017, 4:13 pm | Salvation Army

“The Government appears to be listening to the growing voice of social need” is The Salvation Army assessment of the Government’s 2017 Budget. More >>

Salvation Army: Budget For Social Change Needed

Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 10:06 am | Salvation Army

The 2017 Budget to be released on Thursday must reduce the level of social need in New Zealand says The Salvation Army. More >>

Housing security essential for healthy communities

Friday, 19 May 2017, 9:37 am | Salvation Army

Representative church leaders have met with the Prime Minister and Government ministers to ask for more action in the areas of immigration, housing and social investment. Their views are influenced by the experience of their church congregations and church ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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