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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...

From 26 to 28 September 2025, people gathered from all points of The Salvation Army’s New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory in Kirikiriroa Hamilton, New Zealand, for the Together Congress 2025. The weekend was a powerful celebration of unity, cultural richness and spiritual renewal, with delegates from the four nations...

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...

The Salvation Army has released a joint statement with the World Evangelical Alliance to coincide with the United Nations 60th Session of the Human Rights Council to support the urgent call to end the worst forms of child labour. In addition to the statement, Salvationist (Salvation Army church member) Markus Hofer...

I am pleased to announce that the Territorial Commander has approved the following appointments which will take effect on Thursday 15 January 2026. (*) denotes an additional appointment (r) denotes an appointment in retirement TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS PERSONNEL Major Kylie Tong – Territorial Secretary for Personnel Major Stuart Tong – Associate...

A new report from The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora reveals that more than one in four households with children are regularly missing out on the food they need, while New Zealand exports enough to feed 40 million people overseas. The report, Ending Food Insecurity – What Needs to Be Done...

The Salvation Army is deeply concerned by information in a leaked Cabinet paper indicating the government’s shift from reducing harm to reducing red tape in alcohol reform priorities. “Every day, our frontline teams see the devastating impact alcohol has on individuals, families, and communities,” says Dr Bonnie Robinson, Director of...

The Salvation Army grieves deeply the ongoing loss of life and human suffering in Gaza. We recognise the desolation of its people and the profound sorrow of families who have lost loved ones. The displacement of millions, the plight of hostages and the anguish of their families weigh heavily on...

The Salvation Army sees a need for a coordinated response to the growing scale and severity of homelessness in Aotearoa, with new national data confirming a sharp rise in housing insecurity and distress – a crisis that is being compounded by policy and service delivery issues. The findings are drawn...

Transforming lives and communities since 1865 On Wednesday 2 July 2025, The Salvation Army worldwide celebrated 160 years of mission and ministry through which it has made the transformation of people’s lives and circumstances available to all. At a gathering at The Salvation Army International Headquarters (IHQ) in London, the...

As temperatures drop across Aotearoa, thousands of Kiwi families are facing more than just the winter chill. The Salvation Army’s 2025 Winter Appeal is calling on New Zealanders to help bring warmth, dignity and hope to those struggling through the coldest and most challenging months of the year. For many, winter is...

The Salvation Army is celebrating the 21st anniversary of its Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU), after more than two decades of speaking out for New Zealand’s most vulnerable and working to create a more just and compassionate society. Since its establishment in 2004, the SPPU has been a consistent...