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The Salvation Army’s Hauora Service is celebrating one year of accessible healthcare for the Auckland community, and is open for new patient enrolments.  The Salvation Army’s first medical centre in Aotearoa, Hauora Service opened in the Auckland suburb of Royal Oak in September 2023. Located at 691A Mount Albert Road, services...

I am pleased to announce that the Territorial Commander has approved the following appointments which will take effect on Thursday 9 January 2025. (*) denotes an additional appointment (r) denotes an appointment in retirement TERRITORIAL HEADQUARTERS Lt-Colonel Margaret Bateman - Silver Star Officer—South Island (*) Major Hylton Froggatt - Middle North Island Support Officers,...

The Salvation Army is deeply concerned about Oranga Tamariki’s cancelling and reduction of contracts to social services providers. We will be keeping a close eye on the outcome of these changes in the communities we serve. The Army is one of many providers with contracts cancelled or reduced in recent...

The Salvation Army is heartened by the decision by Auckland Council to implement new regulations to reduce alcohol-related harm. Such a decision takes courage, and can help reduce the significant social harm caused by alcohol abuse in the community. It is also hoped it will set a positive example for...

The following can be attributed to The Salvation Army Territorial Leaders Mark and Julie Campbell: Tiheiwa mauri ora, tiheiwa mauri mate, Kāti, te wāhi tuatahi, kia wehi ai ki tō tātou mātua i te rangi. Kia whakahonore tō tātou Kingitanga, to tātou Kingi kua wheturangitia, Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowero VII...

The Salvation Army is concerned children will be harmed by the Government’s new Jobseeker benefit rules. The new rules—which include sanctions and penalties that can result in reductions in benefit amounts—come as more people lose their jobs amid a deepening cost of living crisis. “At a time when the Government...

The following can be attributed to The Salvation Army Chief Secretary Gerry Walker: The Salvation Army acknowledges the release of the Royal Commission’s report on abuse in state care and in the care of faith-based institutions in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are deeply grateful for, and commend, the bravery of...

The coalition Government’s cuts to social services are leading to continued hardship for tens of thousands of New Zealanders and The Salvation Army cannot keep up with demand. In the first six months of this year alone, The Salvation Army has provided food assistance to more than 60,000 New Zealanders....

The Salvation Army is extremely disappointed at the Government’s decision to raise the alcohol levy by such a small amount, as has been announced. The increase in the levy, from about $11.5m a year to about $16.6m, represents an increase of less than half a cent on the price of...

Media are invited to the opening of the newest Salvation Army Social Housing (SASH) property, in the Loan and Mercantile building at the corner of Willis and Thomas Burns Streets on Dunedin’s waterfront. The opening is 10:30am on Wednesday 5 June. It will include a tour of some of the...

As the cost-of-living crisis deepens, The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora is concerned the Government’s latest Budget doesn’t deliver enough support—or much-needed hope—for marginalised communities amid increasing desperation and inequality. “The call to show compassion has not been heeded in the 2024 Budget announced by the Government today,” says Lt-Col Ian...

The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora is issuing a heartfelt plea to the Government to show compassion in the Budget being released this week, and to support people on lower incomes who are enduring the toughest times amid an increasing cost-of-living crisis. Community ministries and financial mentors are dealing with increasingly...