Tag: Salvation Army
Construction of new community housing under way
The Salvation Army is building 41 homes in a new community housing development on land it owns in east Auckland.
The site, on the corner...
Salvation Army Christmas Appeal aims to give joy year-round
The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Appeal, titled ‘Give A Little Joy This Christmas,’ has launched.
Thousands of Kiwis across the motu are struggling as the cost-of-living crisis deepens—challenges...
Popular charity store scoops awards
The team at a popular east Auckland charity store are being recognised for their hard work and drive to get results.
The Salvation Army Howick...
Cyclone Gabrielle leaves tragedy in its wake
By Simeon Brown, MP for Pakuranga
Last week was a harrowing experience for Kiwis as Cyclone Gabrielle left its mark on communities across the...
Millions spent on emergency housing
The Labour Government spent almost $3 million providing emergency housing to people in east Auckland in the six months from March to August this...
Salvation Army launches winter appeal
Vulnerable individuals and families are facing an especially bitter winter this year with rising costs for the basics, including increased electricity bills, housing insecurity...
Howick Rotary glides into new year
Each year, across the globe at the end of June, Rotary Clubs elect a new leader, new team and plan for the year ahead.
After...
MP defends KiwiBuild’s record
A Government MP based in east Auckland is defending the Labour Party's record when it comes to building new homes in the local community.
Botany-based...
Mayor blasts rubbish dumpers
Auckland mayor Phil Goff is adding his voice to the growing criticism of people who feel entitled to illegally dump their rubbish in east...
Rubbish dumped outside charity store
Some people are taking advantage of the latest Covid-19 lockdown to de-clutter their homes, but not in a way that's productive or legal.
Large piles...
Community Housing Providers are critical to delivering social housing
I was at the opening of the new Salvation Army Social Housing complex called Kaitiakitanga on Chapel Road (June 3).
The complex comprises of 46...
Hard work paying off
Work programme
Our board has worked hard over the last weeks prioritising, finalising and approving our annual work programme.
This is based on the feedback from...
Ardern opens social housing development
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has officially opened a new social housing development built in east Auckland by Christian charity the Salvation Army.
Ardern and Housing...
Sustenance for Salvation Army food bank
Doing their bit to help the locals, FreshChoice recently donated $1000 worth of groceries to the Salvation Army East City Corp.
Before loading the trolleys...
Online Foodbank Ramps up for Covid-19 Response
New Zealanders have stumped up more than $850,000 in response to a call by The Salvation Army for donations to meet the growing demand...
It’s a circus out there
Everyone loves a good Samaritan.
However they’re not always thanked for all their selfless work in the community.
This time it was different as Mike Turinsky...
Song, games and prayer
Salvation Army Flat Bush is working hard to bring diverse communities together and give them a sense of belonging in Flat Bush.
The Flat Bush...
Neighbours in Flat Bush share a common purpose
So what was the territorial commander of The Salvation Army, commissioner Andy Westrupp doing learning how to play drums from the Venerable Abbess Manshin...
Budget 2017: An ABBA medley
The 2017 Budget resembles an ABBA medley, according to ANZ chief economist Cameron Bagrie (see video below).
I Have a Dream (delivering for New Zealanders);...
