Research & Media

Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit

The Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit works towards the eradication of poverty by encouraging policies and practices that strengthen the social framework of New Zealand.

We provide solid social research and robust policy analysis, engaging with national opinion makers in politics, government, business, media and education.

State of the Nation Reports
Reports exploring the extent of social progress that we have made in New Zealand.
Public Sphere
An e-newsletter from The Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit.
Social Hazards
Learning more about people's experiences with harmful substances and ideas for limiting the harm that these substances cause in our society.
Incomes & Poverty
The social pressures facing the most vulnerable and at risk in New Zealand.
Housing
The cost of servicing a mortgage and our high level of indebtedness is likely to prove to be a major burden for years to come.
Crime & Punishment
Pointing the debate towards more positive and rehabilitative prison practice.
Children
Our tamariki in low socio-economic households are facing inequalities with education and opportunities in New Zealand.
Think-Pieces
Confront and challenge your thinking on a variety of faith and justice-driven topics.
Conference Papers
Various papers from Salvation Army conferences and other social justice forums.

Recently Added

Video from State of the Nation launch

The fifth State of the Nation report, titled The Growing Divide, was launched on Friday.
Fears for ‘permanent and dangerous’ fracture in NZ

2012 State of the Nation released.
NZ welcomes Salvation Army world leader

General Linda Bond and other international leaders visit NZ.
Fostering love

Raewyn and Ian McLaren have cared for 74 foster babies.
Committed to Christchurch

One year on from the earthquake, we're hard at work in Christchurch.
February 2012 edition

Post general election and the State of the Nation launch.
Finding true love?

This Valentine’s, we don’t need to ‘find’ love; we simply need to practice it to those around us.
Being the best soldier you can be

Faye Clark feels called to be the best Salvation Army soldier she can be.
Redecorate your marriage

Your marriage is far too important to leave to happenstance.
Creative arts camp success

Young people put their talents on display at Amplify 2012.