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  • It Takes an Army: Salvation Army calls on Kiwis to stand together

    The Salvation Army is launching its 2026 Red Shield Appeal, calling on an army of everyday Kiwis to stand up for their communities by donating to support people facing hardship across Aotearoa New Zealand. This year’s appeal theme, It Takes an Army, recognises the collective effort behind The Salvation Army’s...
  • The General’s Easter Message 2026

    I am the resurrection and the life. It was a good Saturday. Or was it? Truthfully, it could have been disastrous. It certainly did not look good in the beginning. I suffered a heart attack. Seems it was quite a significant episode; frightening for Bronwyn and, yes, deeply troubling for...
  • Holy ground: General’s keynote sets tone for ICL

    ‘This is holy ground! Ours is a sacred task! The Lord is with us!’ declared General Lyndon Buckingham on 21 March 2026, the opening day of The Salvation Army’s International Conference of Leaders (ICL) in Nairobi, Kenya. The movement’s international leader delivered a powerful keynote address after 120 senior Salvation...
  • Proposed Policing (Direction to Move On) Amendment Bill

    The Salvation Army acknowledges the Government’s intent to address community concerns about anti-social behaviour and public safety. However, we are deeply concerned that the “move-on” powers risk disproportionately impacting people experiencing homelessness, who often have no safe alternative place to go. Simply moving people out of sight does not resolve...
  • State of the Nation 2026: Kiwi Families Under Growing Economic Pressure 

    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...
  • The Salvation Army welcomes Modern Slavery Bill

    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...
  • United in the pursuit of lasting peace

    The Salvation Army joined together with leaders of church and state to honour the 80th anniversary of the meeting of the United Nations General Assembly. On 17 January 2026, General Lyndon Buckingham, Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, Commissioner Jane Paone and Lieut-Colonel Nick Coke represented The Salvation Army at a service of...
  • Move-On Powers Don’t Solve Homelessness – Investment in Housing and Support Does, Salvation Army Says

    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...
  • The General’s Christmas Message 2025

    As a young boy, I suffered from chronic bronchial asthma. Often, asthma attacks would come in the dark of the night. The result: fear of the dark, panic and, as I recall, a sense of desperation as I struggled to catch my next breath. Cue Mum to the rescue: calming,...