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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
Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill - June 2026
NZCCSS and named member organisations and allies strongly oppose the proposed Move-On Orders 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.
Latest news
See all newsTe Raranga Kaupapa a Here – Kōanga | Spring
Welcome to the Spring issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services.
Nearly 90 years ago, New Zealand made a promise – it’s time to ask if we’re still keeping it
Op Ed on older persons poverty by NZCCSS Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Executive Officer Alicia Sudden, featured in The Post.
1News at Six: Older Persons Poverty Monitor
Our Executive Officer Alicia Sudden discusses the newly released Older Persons Poverty Monitor on 1News.
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