Ā Mātou Mahi | Our work 

Welcome to the Spring issue of Weaving Policy from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services.

Op Ed on older persons poverty by NZCCSS Kaiwhakahaere Matua | Executive Officer Alicia Sudden, featured in The Post.

Our Executive Officer Alicia Sudden discusses the newly released Older Persons Poverty Monitor on 1News.

19 August 2026 For the first time, New Zealand has a national baseline for measuring poverty among older people -…

NZCCSS submission opposing the Social Security (Jobseeker Support and Accommodation Supplement) Amendment Bill 

NZCCSS and named member organisations and allies strongly oppose the proposed Move-On Orders Bill.

NZCCSS submission strongly supporting the kaupapa to introduce a register of boarding houses and their landlords. 

Wednesday 1 July Findings from the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) latest report show more New Zealanders…

This report was created as a contribution to a national conversation that is grounded in evidence, informed by experience, and…

Church leaders met with the Prime Minister in June 2026 to share their concerns and recommendations in relation to te…

Thursday 28 May 2026 Press Release “Despite the theme of this year’s Budget being ‘Securing New Zealand’s Future’, there is…

NZCCSS opposes the increase in police powers to the extent proposed in the Policing Amendment Bill.

The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) provides feedback on the options for relief from tax debt.

NZCCSS makes recommendations on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Regulation) Amendment Bill

NZCCSS does not support amending the Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill as proposed. We strongly feel that the concerns…

NZCCSS strongly opposes the amendments proposed in the Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill. There are significant concerns around the quality…

Recent data on poverty perceptions in Aotearoa highlights a lack of public understanding of poverty and the circumstances and conditions…

The aged care sector grew out of a formalisation of not-for-profit organisations, many of them faith-based, caring for older people…

Tenants have limited housing security under current legislation and there is currently no programme to ensure houses meet Healthy Homes…

In recent years funding for care and protection services has reduced, making it more difficult for providers to respond to…

As the cost of living has continued to rise in Aotearoa, welfare support levels have not, leaving many struggling to…

Despite previous gains made since the introduction of the Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018, progress has stalled and child poverty…

NZCCSS submission on the Draft Curriculum Years 0-10.

NZCCSS’ submission reflecting feedback shared by members on the Draft Carers’ Strategy Action Plan and the opportunities and challenges they…