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    • Commissioners Mark and Julie Campell, NZFTS Territorial Leaders

      Better together: A video message from the Territorial Leaders

        Greetings, We are pleased to share a video with you all, which highlights the significant changes we are implementing as we move to a new way of doing mission together across Aotearoa New Zealand, called Local Mission Delivery supported by a Connected Support Network. This video is for everyone within The Salvation Army: congregations, officers,...
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      Local Mission Delivery and Connected Support Network Appointments

      I am pleased to announce that the Territorial Commander has approved the following appointments as part of the Local Mission Delivery Model and Connected Support Network rollout in New Zealand. Please note that where officers have existing appointments that are not changing, these have not been listed below. KEY LEADERSHIP...
    • General Lyndon Buckingham

      The General’s 2024 Easter Message

      The General's Easter Message 2024: The Final Word at Easter from Salvation Army IHQ on Vimeo.   Several of the main characters in the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus did not agree about much of anything, but they did agree about this: the story of Jesus was over. Pontius...
    • Thank You

      Kiwi Generosity is Alive and Well

      Thank you to all our corporate partners for the wonderful work you do to support our mahi. We have really been blessed over the past few months in particular with appeals that have benefited The Salvation Army and the whanau we journey with. These are amazing results given the current...
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      Latest child poverty statistics highlight need for support and positive action

      The Salvation Army is concerned by the latest Child Poverty statistics released by Stats New Zealand that show increases in child poverty in Aotearoa.  The response to child poverty carried out in recent years has seen a steady decline in child poverty across all primary measures used to monitor it....
    • 1000 Days Appeal

      1000 Days Appeal introduces Next Generations Initiative to support tamariki

      The Salvation Army is announcing the Next Generations Initiative, part of a goal to raise $1 million to support 1000 tamariki and rangatahi across the motu for 1000 days. The Next Generations Initiative is the second phase of the 1000 Days Appeal, which was announced in 2023. The appeal supports...
    • Resene Hunger for Colour

      Paint Pots to Help Feed People in Need

      It’s that time of year again, when New Zealanders across the motu will be visiting Resene and donating cans of food in exchange for Resene paint testpots. Now entering its 10th year, the Resene Hunger for Colour food fundraiser gives people a chance to donate food and help vulnerable families...