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The Salvation Army officially opened a new wing at its Addington Supportive Accommodation facility today, 14 October, strengthening support for men transitioning back into the community while celebrating 130 years of service from the Christchurch site.  The event brought together community leaders, partners, supporters and government representatives to mark both...

Warehouse Stationery launches nationwide appeal on World Teachers’ Day as child material hardship reaches a 10-year high. Teachers see more than what happens at the front of the classroom. They see the child borrowing a pencil, sitting out because they don’t have the right supplies or quietly noticing they have...

The Salvation Army has joined the World Evangelical Alliance in calling for stronger action to ensure that people experiencing human trafficking are identified and able to access protection, support and justice The Salvation Army has co-signed an oral statement on contemporary forms of slavery and trafficking in persons. The statement...

The Salvation Army is calling on election candidates to focus on practical solutions to the ‘Pressing Issues’ facing communities during the 2026 general election campaign. Food security, housing, cost-of-living, poverty, welfare & tax, justice reintegration and addiction are the key challenges affecting the communities that the Army serves. The charity...

The latest Op Shop Rummage segment on RNZ’s early morning programme, First Up, featured Jade Taylor, the area Family Store manager for Southland and Otago where she is responsible for eight stores. Jade told presenter Nathan Rarere that one of the truck drivers recently brought back a donation from Mosgiel...

I am pleased to announce that the Territorial Commander has approved the following appointments which will take effect on Thursday 14 January 2027, unless otherwise specified. (*) denotes an additional appointment (r) denotes an appointment in retirement FIJI DIVISION Major Amelia Naviko – Divisional Director of Women’s Ministries (*)  Concluding...

Salvation Army teams are providing emergency assistance and long-term support to communities affected by a succession of devastating earthquakes across the Philippines, Indonesia, Venezuela, Japan and most recently Colombia. Since 8 June, separate earthquake emergencies have killed thousands of people, displaced families and caused widespread damage to homes, infrastructure and...

The Salvation Army is warning that while New Zealand has built more homes than population growth required, housing pressure is worsening in many regional communities. A major new housing stocktake released today finds the country's housing challenge is no longer simply about building more houses, but ensuring the right housing...

The Salvation Army welcomes a new initiative with Goodman Fielder and Woolworths as part of a pilot programme launching in the South Island that will help support people in need. Just Milk is a new locally produced milk that will be sold in selected Woolworths stores.  For every 2L bottle of Just Milk purchased, 10 cents...

After nearly seven months and thousands of kilometres on foot, retired Salvation Army officer Major Gavin Baxter has completed an extraordinary journey from Bluff to Cape Reinga, raising funds and awareness for foodbanks supporting families through the ongoing cost of living crisis. Gavin arrived at Cape Reinga on Friday 24...

The Salvation Army has launched its 2026 Winter Appeal, calling on New Zealanders to stand together as a growing number of families and children face homelessness across the country. This year’s theme, Hope for Homeless Families, comes as new research reveals more than 33,000 children are living in severe housing...

The Salvation Army is delighted to once again partner with Woolworths for the annual Woolworths Winter Appeal, running from 13 July to 26 July across stores throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The appeal gives customers a simple way to support local families experiencing hardship during the coldest months of the year....