Calling forth a just and compassionate Aotearoa

Nau mai, haere mai

Ki te kotahi te Kākaho, ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whati.
When we stand alone we are vulnerable, but together we are unbreakable.
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About NZCCSS

The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) represents six Christian networks made up of more than 100 organisations delivering community, health and social services across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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.

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Strengthening New Zealand's emergency management legislation - May 2025

Tirohanga Whānui | Overview The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on…

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Plain Language Act Repeal Bill - May 2025

Access to government services and information is critical for all New Zealanders. The Plain Language Act 2022 is a valuable…

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Spotlighting Structural Ageism on International Older Person’s Day

Recognising the vital contributions of kaumātua and addressing Structural Ageism across Aotearoa’s policies.

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Te Raranga Kaupapa Here – Mahuru

The first edition of our new-format newsletter, Weaving Policy, released in September 2024

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Oranga Tamariki still owes millions to care providers

Care providers face uncertainty with $5 million in delayed funding from OT causing disruptions.

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