About SPPU

Our purpose

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.

We also prepare resources to help all people engage in critical thought and debate.

Our strategy

• Engaging with leading New Zealanders whose opinions and actions influence economic and social policy
• Providing policy analyses and research focused on reducing the number of people in poverty
• Engaging with government on social policy
• Developing public information campaigns that provide credible information on social needs
• Bringing issues of social justice and social need into public awareness, advocating for change
• Presenting data gathered through Salvation Army work with people in need
• Organising 'Just Action' conferences that inform and challenge people to social action