Calling forth a just and compassionate Aotearoa
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Connecting for Change
28–29 July, Wellington
Our Reports
Te Kōrero mō ngā Kaumātua
Exploring the context of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
Explore our easy-to-read guide that highlights the world of older New Zealanders.
Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki
Exploring the context of middle childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand
Explore our guide to understanding and supporting tamariki in middle childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand.
About NZCCSS
Their important mahi at the flax roots of communities informs our work advocating for change to improve the lives of all New Zealanders, which we see as an extension of the mission of Jesus Christ. We're dedicated to taking meaningful action to honour the articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in our work.
Our Members
Latest submissions
See all submissionsAmendment Bill - Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement)
NZCCSS submission opposing the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill
Amendment Bill - Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords)
NZCCSS submission strongly supporting the kaupapa to introduce a register of boarding houses and their landlords.
Policing Amendment Bill - April 2026
NZCCSS opposes the increase in police powers to the extent proposed in the Policing Amendment Bill.
Latest news
See all newsA responsibility to People and Place: A paper for dialogue
Church leaders met with the Prime Minister in June 2026 to share their concerns and recommendations in relation to te…
Easter and Ethics
The final contribution to the NZCCSS CDEI Guest Editorship about the relationship between Human Values for Human Ethics and the…
Warm Data Labs
A contribution from David Hanna on the importance of addressing the limits of administrative data for the CDEI Guest Editorship
Our partners and funders
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