Category: History
Taking a Stand for Women
The Salvation Army has always walked a tightrope when it comes to politics. But that did not stop...
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Thrift Shop Smelled as Sweet as the Rest
No one was going to say that The Salvation Army Thrift Shop in the new Tawa Mall smelled bad—not...
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The First 100 Years of the Uniform
Since The Salvation Army first arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1883, its uniform has been a...
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Where the Streets Became a Stage
Long before streaming platforms and stadium tours, William Booth understood something profoundly...
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24-7 Prayer
In March 2005, The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga Territory commenced a non-stop year...
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Forgive, for Jesus’ Sake!
When The Salvation Army ‘opened fire’ in the streets of Gisborne on Sunday 31 October 1886,...
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Archives Turns 50!
Recently, a reunion was held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Salvation Army New Zealand,...
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A Good and Faithful Servant
On 19 October 1925, Envoy Stephen Buick of the New Plymouth Corps of The Salvation Army became the...
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The late Major Harold Hill’s collection of writings To Love and Serve Him Supremely All My Days, is being published this year. The following is part two of an excerpt from Chapter 15: ‘Out of Darkest England: The Effect of the...
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Origins of the Red Shield Appeal
Annually, in May, The Salvation Army in New Zealand mobilises officers, members, staff and friends...
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History of Home League
Since Florence Booth, daughter-in-law of Army co-founder William Booth, first conceived the idea...
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