Nikki Hurst
Kaiwhakahaere Matua
Executive Officer
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Who we are
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) represents six Christian networks made up of more than 250 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.
Staff
Rachel Mackay
Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua
Senior Policy Analyst
Melanie Wilson
Kaitātari Kaupapa Here Matua
Senior Policy Analyst
Dr. Katie Schraders
Kaitātari Kaupapa Here
Policy Analyst
Council
Co-President
Rev Dr. Bonnie Robinson (MNZM)
(Presbyterian Representative)
Co-President
Renee Rewi
(Catholic Representative, Ngāti Whare, Ngati Manawa, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Rangiwewehi, Tūwharetoa, Tainui, Ngāpuhi )
Rev. Peter Bargh
(Anglican Representative)
Joleen Perry
(Anglican Representative, Te Aitanga-A-Mahaki, Ngai Tai, Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa)
Tunumafono Tracey-Leigh Peters
(Baptist Representative)
Rawiri Auty
(Baptist Representative, Ngāti Kahungunu ki te Wairoa)
Sr. Catherine Jones
(Catholic Representative)
David Hanna
(Methodist Representative)
Shirley Rivers
(Methodist Representative, Ngai Takoro, Ngapuhi, Waikato)
Dr. Prudence Stone
(Presbyterian Representative)
Jono Bell
(Salvation Army Representative)
Lieutenant Rebecca Moffat
(Salvation Army Representative)
Our Members
Anglican Care Network
The Anglican Care Network is a network of social service agencies, parish based programmes and interchurch groups that have links to the Tikanga Pakeha of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The Network aims to be ”an expression of the love of Christ and the mission of the Church in loving service and working towards justice and equality for all in society.”
Baptist Churches of New Zealand
Baptist Churches in New Zealand are involved in a wide range of community ministries throughout the country, early childhood services, food banks, budgeting services, community housing projects, children’s and youth work, older adult care services, and work amongst new immigrants. The National Community Ministries team networks with local Baptist faith communities and their social services.
Catholic Social Services
Social services within the Catholic Church are delivered in a huge variety of ways. The religious orders of the church have long histories of working with people on the margins, such as the Sisters of Mercy, Sisters of Compassion, Society of St Vincent de Paul and the Little Sisters of the Poor. The six dioceses of the Catholic Church in New Zealand also include other social service agencies. Caritas is the justice and development agency of the church including working with the various forms of peace and Justice activity of the church around New Zealand.
Methodist Church of New Zealand
The Methodist Alliance is the formal alliance of Methodist Missions, Trusts and Parishes that deliver social services and community led development throughout Aotearoa. Our vision is a just and inclusive society in which all people flourish. The Methodist Alliance is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bi-cultural journey and is part of the Methodist Church in Aotearoa New Zealand Te Haahi Weteriana O Aotearoa.
Methodist organisations provide a wide range of social and community services including early childhood education, elder care, parenting, social work support, community development projects, budgeting, youth development, social and emergency housing, addiction, disability and mental health services.
Presbyterian Support New Zealand
Presbyterian Support NZ’s seven regional social service organisations are among the largest providers of social services in New Zealand. Presbyterian Support agencies work with older people, people with disabilities, families at risk, children and young people. Many Presbyterian Support services are offered through the Enliven and Family Works brands.
Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory
The Salvation Army is involved in providing a huge range of support services throughout the country. They offer assistance with welfare, addictions, home care, accommodation, employment services and much more. As well as this, the Salvation Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit provides policy analysis and research to support social changes to eradicate poverty and strengthen the social framework of New Zealand.
