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The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation 2026 report, titled Foundations of Wellbeing – Poipoia te Kākano – paints a sobering picture of wellbeing across Aotearoa New Zealand, with many whānau facing rising hardship, fewer opportunities, and increased pressure on basic living conditions.   “The past two years have been incredibly hard for communities. While we have seen pockets of progress, most wellbeing indicators remain flat or...

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 60ml or 80ml Resene testpot. Now in its 12th year, the campaign has added more than 300,000 cans to Salvation...

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.  With rising prices, holiday spending and back‑to‑school costs piling up all at once, more people are looking for practical support...

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 New Zealand, marking the first time the Rule of 61 has been used to progress legislation, and it represents real progress...

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 dangerous and isolated situations. The Salvation Army says homelessness is increasing across Aotearoa, and that enforcement approaches—such as move-on orders...

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 raise vital funds and awareness for The Salvation Army’s foodbanks.  Launching on 1 January 2026, the Marching for Meals campaign will see...

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 to address the scale of need.  The latest National Homelessness Data Project (NHDP) briefing, prepared by The Salvation Army and...

The Salvation Army, Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai, New Zealand Food Network (NZFN), Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective and the Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA), are calling on the government and the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) to commit to long-term, sustainable funding for foodbank and food rescue organisations, as frontline...

As the festive season approaches, The Salvation Army is inviting New Zealanders to Give What You Can to help bring joy and hope to families doing it tough.  “The 2025 Christmas Appeal reflects the ongoing cost-of-living pressures many whānau continue to face. The Appeal encourages generosity in whatever form people are able...

Whangārei, Northland — A fresh, whānau-led approach to food support is transforming lives in Whangārei, where The Salvation Army’s Te Kai Mākona initiative is helping whānau move from crisis to confidence. Te Kai Mākona is The Salvation Army’s food response designed to strengthen food security through holistic, mana-enhancing support. In Whangārei,...

The Salvation Army is calling for urgent regulatory reform to prohibit Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from being used to purchase alcohol in New Zealand, warning that this growing trend is fuelling a ‘brewing storm’ of financial and social harm. In the newly released report Booze Now, Pay Later, The...

Kirikiriroa Hamilton, NZ – On Saturday 27 September from 3.30pm, The Salvation Army will open the doors of its Together Congress 2025 at the Claudelands Event Centre, bringing with it a vibrant, community-focused celebration. As part of festivities, they will transform the lawn of the Claudelands precinct into a lively...