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.
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.

Recently Added

New look for Linwood

The building is gone but the community ministry continues.
Age appropriate clothing

Tanith Carey on helping daughters dress age appropriately.
Look out world!

Renae Pearson is developing as a youth worker apprentice.
Changing fashion

Behind the red carpet, Sophie Voon is changing fashion to help create a fairer world.
Stop the traffik

The Salvation Army to lead STOP THE TRAFFIK Aotearoa NZ network.
U build 4 the rebuild

Targeted employment training for the Christchurch rebuild.
Reveal May 2012

A focus on leadership integrity, as well as news from the Social Policy Unit.
Art or essay?

Art competition to be held at the 2012 Thought Matters Conference.
Congress live streaming

Live webcasts will make the 'I'll Fight' Congress a worldwide event.
General visits Moldova

General Linda Bond experienced a wide breadth of ministry.