Since 1883, The Salvation Army has fought poverty and social and spiritual distress in New Zealand.
We’ve been there to help more than 150,000 people in need each year—with budgeting advice, food and clothing assistance, life skills programmes and other comfort and support.
At The Salvation Army we are committed to our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God’s power.
News from around the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa territory. International News, Business, and Media Releases.
February marks the return of Hunger for Colour, the annual partnership between Resene and The Salvation Army that invites New Zealanders to swap two cans of food for a free
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The Salvation Army is launching its Fresh Start Appeal this February to support financial mentoring services at a time when the cost‑of‑living crisis is pushing many families to breaking point.
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The Salvation Army welcomes the announcement of a joint Modern Slavery Bill, co-sponsored by Rt Hon Greg Fleming and Rt Hon Camilla Belich. This is a historic moment for Aotearoa
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The Salvation Army joined together with leaders of church and state to honour the 80th anniversary of the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. On 17 January 2026, General
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The Salvation Army is backing Community Housing Aotearoa and Te Matapihi in opposing ‘move-on’ powers, warning that they will not reduce homelessness and will instead displace vulnerable people into more
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After 31 years of service to The Salvation Army, Major Gavin Baxter is lacing up his boots for one final act of service as an officer, walking from Bluff to Cape Reinga to
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As a young boy, I suffered from chronic bronchial asthma. Often, asthma attacks would come in the dark of the night. The result: fear of the dark, panic and, as
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The Salvation Army works in partnership with the Hong Kong government to provide support to those affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire. Almost three weeks on, as the ashes
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The Salvation Army and Community Housing Aotearoa report that homelessness is increasing across the country. They note that while recent government funding announcements are welcome, further action will be needed
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On 28 November, the South-Asian nation of Sri Lanka was struck by Cyclone Ditwah which left catastrophic flooding, landslides and loss of life in its wake. It is the most
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