Did You Know?

The Salvation Army’s heritage is one of innovation and dedication in sharing the love of God with people through word and deed.

That’s well known around the world, but there might be a lot you don’t know about us. Here’s a few fascinating facts …

Child dedication

The Salvation Army believes children are a gift from God and this is reflected in the biblically-based custom of child dedication, an integral part of Salvation Army practice and theology.

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Isle of Problem and Prospect

Isle of Problem and Prospect

For ninety-five years The Salvation Army’s Rotorua Island offered a haven of tranquillity and therapy for inebriates in New Zealand.

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The Salvation Army Crest

The Salvation Army Crest

The symbolism of The Salvation Army crest is as follows:

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Dr Thomas N. Rive (1920-1978)

Dr. Rive’s two Festival Series selections for brass band “I know a Fount” and “Pilgrim Song” brought him world renown.

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Salvation and the sea

Government support in the 1920s gave The Salvation Army the chance to implement William Booth’s Darkest England migration scheme.

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A Ministry of Song

The past 25 years have seen significant changes in the ministry of music within the Salvation Army in New Zealand.

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Overseas Service

From the year 1906, when our first missionary Annie Smyth headed to Japan, New Zealand Salvationists have been carrying their deep gladness to the world.

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Salvation and the Land

Farming has been and continues to be an important Salvation Army activity.

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Island Bay Corps

Island Bay Corps was officially opened on 12 April 1924 having previously been an outpost of nearby Wellington South Corps.

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The Family Store

The first recorded Salvation Army thrift shop in New Zealand was operating at the Addington Men's Home, Christchurch in 1964.

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Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives Opening Hours

In preparation for its relocation to Booth College of Mission in Upper Hutt, the Heritage Centre and Archives will be closed to external inquiries from 1 September 2010 and then fully closed from 1 November 2010. The centre is expected to be fully operational in its new location by 17 January 2011.

The Salvation Army Archives Department
204 Cuba Street
Wellington, 6011
Phone: + 64 4 382 0732
Email: Archives

Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

Boost our historical collection

Salvation Army Heritage Centre and Archives welcomes information and donations of Salvation Army memorabilia. 

We welcome: photographs, slides, videos and films; letters, books and oral histories; records, cassettes and digital recordings; books and manuscripts; uniforms and badges; plus records from Salvation Army corps and centres.