The Salvation Army says bail laws are not sustainable and is backing calls to have them reviewed.
The country has reached a tipping point in our criminal justice system with the toughening of bail laws in 2013…
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Proposed Poverty Reduction Bill Brilliant Step Forward – Salvation Army
The Salvation Army warmly welcomes the Prime Minister’s Jacinda Ardern’s announcement today on the Child Poverty Reduction Bill. Over 10…
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Forgotten Communities Heard at Parliament – Salvation Army
Forgotten Communities Heard at Parliament The voices of people in some of New Zealand’s low income communities, who feel forgotten…
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Cap on Pay-Day Loan Interest Welcome – Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is welcoming the undertaking by Consumer Affairs Minister Kris Faafoi to introduce caps on high interest, short-term…
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Salvation Army Prepares for Increased Need
The Salvation Army prepares for increased need as statistics climb leading into Christmas The number of people needing welfare support…
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Winter is Coming: Salvation Army sees thousands in new need
The demands of winter have seen thousands of Kiwis who don’t normally need help coming to The Salvation Army. For…
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Churches tell PM: Housing security essential for healthy communities – Salvation Army
Representative church leaders have met with the Prime Minister and Government ministers to ask for more action in the areas…
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Inequality has Kiwi families living in garages – Salvation Army
Inequality is damaging New Zealand society, leaving families without access to affordable safe housing and with an inability to provide…
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Government failure to meet re-offending targets disappointing – Salvation Army
The Government’s hoped for 25% reduction in re-offending rates has more or less slipped from its grasp according to the…
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Let’s agree all NZ must be adequately housed – Salvation Army
After studying the recently released Cross-Party inquiry on Homelessness the Salvation Army is calling for the Government to engage in…