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Problem gambling; the carnage continues.

31 Aug 2010

Despite a modest fall in the amount New Zealanders spent on gambling last year, demand for Salvation Army problem gambling treatment services jumped 16 per cent.

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Government’s alcohol law reform misses the mark

24 Aug 2010

Government’s alcohol law reform misses the mark

The Salvation Army is disappointed at changes to alcohol legislation announced by Government on 23 August, which seriously compromise any real reform of New Zealand’s appalling and costly drinking culture.

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Alcohol law reform rally demands Government action

16 Aug 2010

Alcohol law reform rally demands Government action

Several hundred people joined a rally in South Auckland yesterday calling for comprehensive changes to New Zealand’s alcohol laws.

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Housing report a good first step.

06 Aug 2010

Report on social housing a solid start in solving the affordable housing shortage.

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Tawa Corps’ Aspire Music Academy opens doors for the community

15 Jul 2010

Tawa Corps’ Aspire Music Academy opens doors for the community

Four years ago, Tawa Corps took a strategic look at themselves and said ‘Okay, what strengths do we have and how can we use them?

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Whatman Early Childhood Education Centre’s future now assured

30 Jun 2010

Solution found for Whatman families. Centre will continue under new ownership.

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Last Two Teams Deployed to Samoa

29 Jun 2010

Last Two Teams Deployed to Samoa

Some nine months after a tsunami devastated parts of Samoa, The Salvation Army has just sent its last volunteer construction team to help rebuild the country’s worst-hit areas.

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Hamilton Salvation Army’s social services on the move.

23 Jun 2010

Hamilton City Corps and Hamilton Community Ministries to share central city base.

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Angelic Exchanges: Speaking of God in the public sphere

27 May 2010

Angelic Exchanges: Speaking of God in the public sphere

The Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit announces the release of Angelic Exchanges: Speaking of God in the public sphere

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What recovery? – Sallies’ community services under pressure

03 May 2010

What recovery? – Sallies’ community services under pressure

Record demand for food aid, budget advice emergency housing and other services is pushing The Salvation Army’s resources to their limits.

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