Research & Media

Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit

The Social Policy & Parliamentary Unit works toward 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.

Access our recent Salvation Army media releases.

Latest Report
'More than Churches, Rugby & Festivals' The 2013 Report on the State of Pacific People in New Zealand.
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.
Submission Papers
The Social Policy Unit's archive of submission papers.
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.

Contact us

We welcome your comments, including feedback on our reports and ideas for making positive social change.

To comment or for information or printed copies of reports, please contact:

The Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit
PO Box 76249, Manukau City, Auckland
Phone: +64 9 262 2332
Email: SPPU

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