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DunedinDecember 29

Dunedinites give for Christmas appeal

Dunedin was the sixth most generous centre in a New Zealand-wide Salvation Army Christmas gift appeal.
North OtagoOctober 4

Rare award for service to 'Sallies'

Follwing a 40-year career as a Salvation Army minister working to help reduce child poverty and mortality in South Asia, Ethne Flintoff recently came home to Oamaru, after helping save the organisation from expulsion from Bangladesh, and picking up the Sallies' rarest of accolades on the way.
Rare award for service to 'Sallies'
Rare award for service to 'Sallies'
DunedinApril 28

Appeal in face of cuts to services

The Salvation Army faces losing a third of its budget advisers, despite growing national demand for its social services, including an ''alarming'' 31% rise in food parcel demand in Dunedin.
DunedinFebruary 16

Reports 'need' Govt attention

A Dunedin theologian believes the system of government in New Zealand is ill-equipped to deal with reports such as the Salvation Army's recently released 2013 state of the nation report, which tend to get swept under the rug.
Reports 'need' Govt attention
Reports 'need' Govt attention
DunedinFebruary 17

Many in Second World conditions: Capt

New Zealand may be a First World country, but a growing division between rich and poor is leaving many citizens living in Second World conditions, Salvation Army Auxiliary Captain Gerry Walker says.
Many in Second World conditions: Capt
Many in Second World conditions: Capt
DunedinFebruary 16

Report unflattering on NZ social policy

The Salvation Army released its State of the Nation report yesterday, summing up the nation's social progress.
Report unflattering on NZ social policy
Report unflattering on NZ social policy
QueenstownDecember 11

Goodies galore

Salvation Army community worker Blair McKenzie with the now-overflowing Salvation Army food bank following last Wednesday night's Wakatipu Lions' annual Christmas food bank drive.
Goodies galore
Goodies galore
QueenstownSeptember 25

Voices of grace

The national choir of the Salvation Army, Spirit Song, serenaded Queenstown residents and visitors on the Village Green on Saturday, before the performance that night at St Andrew's community church.
QueenstownSeptember 11

Sallies moving to new premises

The Salvation Army has gained resource consent to move into new premises in Industrial Pl to deal with an overflow of goods from its downtown site.
QueenstownJuly 3

Support sought for foodbank

The Salvation Army in Queenstown is appealing for more public donations of non-perishable food and cash to stock its foodbank.
QueenstownApril 3

Second-hand fashion never looked so good

A former Nightline presenter, a TV3 reporter, the face of Postie Plus, the Queenstown Lakes Mayor, and a New Zealand ski racer were among those strutting their stuff on the catwalk in Queenstown on Friday night, helping to raise more than $3000 for the Salvation Army Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.
QueenstownMarch 27

Sallies welcome quake-relief items

Fresh meat, new bottles of water and non-perishable food are donations the Salvation Army in Queenstown welcomes from Wakatipu residents to aid Christchurch citizens dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake.
Sallies welcome quake-relief items
Sallies welcome quake-relief items
QueenstownFebruary 24

Best way to help is with your wallet, Sallies say

The most important thing Queenstowners can do to help victims of the Christchurch earthquake right now is donate money, the Salvation Army said yesterday.
Best way to help is with your wallet, Sallies say
Best way to help is with your wallet, Sallies say
QueenstownJanuary 7

Plans for former pub

The Southern Lakes Christian School has applied for resource consent for change of use at the former Frankton Arms Tavern premises to include a child care centre and allow its use as a meeting hall for the Salvation Army.
QueenstownDecember 3

Generosity helps fill foodbank

The Salvation Army is hailing the "heartwarming" generosity of Frankton and Kelvin Heights residents, who helped fill a van with Christmas supplies during Wednesday night's second annual foodbank drive.
Generosity helps fill foodbank
Generosity helps fill foodbank
DunedinNovember 15

Plenty to share at annual party

Hundreds of people discovered yesterday that there is such a thing as a free lunch.
Plenty to share at annual party
Plenty to share at annual party
Central OtagoSeptember 10

Pleased to offer assistance

Apples and building inspectors are among Central Otago's contribution to those affected by the Christchurch earthquake.
DunedinAugust 29

Goodwill unhurt by theft

When a $1000 cheque came into the Dunedin Salvation Army food bank, Captain Susan McGregor knew the organisation's reputation had not been tarnished by two convicted thieves.
Goodwill unhurt by theft
Goodwill unhurt by theft
DunedinAugust 13

Stole from Salvation Army foodbank

The Salvation Army fears the conviction of a Dunedin couple for stealing $1000 worth of groceries destined for its foodbank has tarnished the reputation of the organisation.
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
Stole from Salvation Army foodbank
DunedinMarch 24

Jobs deemed not easy to find

Domestic purposes benefit recipient Catherine Miller understands the Government's push for mothers on the DPB to get back to work and not have them "sitting around".
Jobs deemed not easy to find
Jobs deemed not easy to find