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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

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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

(The Salvation Army Representative)

Lieutenant Rebecca Moffat

(The Salvation Army Representative)

Our Members

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 MercySisters of CompassionSociety 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 agenciesCaritas 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.

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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.

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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.

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Annual reports and plans

Our partners and funders