A new St Vincent de Paul Centre opened in Levin on Sunday 15 May and immediately received civic approval. Speaking at the opening Levin, Mayor Mr Bernie Wanden, (pictured) described the Centre as “a wonderful venture for our community.” Wanden observed that Levin probably has the lowest rating for household income in New Zealand. He Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is celebrating its reception of their 2022 NZ Sign Language Employer award. The diocese received the NZ Sign Language Employer Award for including NZ Sign Language at all staff meetings and events and for its inclusive workplace environment and advocacy for the deaf. “The award acknowledges the amazing effort that Read more
St Joseph’s Catholic school in Levin narrowly avoided the direct path of last Friday’s Levin tornado. News reports say damage to the exterior of the school was mostly from downed trees, and the playing field showered in broken glass and debris from neighbouring houses. A neighbour’s garage was even ripped from its foundations and thrown Read more
New Zealand Catholic charity Caritas is glad to see New Zealand’s first Emissions Reduction Plan finally produced. Cross-party support for its long-term carbon-reduction budgets is great – but … “The Plan isn’t ambitious enough” says Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand Engagement Manager Roger Ellis. “For the sake of the poor and the planet – we’d like Read more
The Auckland Catholic Justice and Peace Commission, Te Komihana Rongomau, Paetika, is complimenting Budget 2022. In a statement, the spokesperson for the Commission, Ms Loraine Elliott acknowledges some of the worst economic times for New Zealanders in many years and is commending the government’s efforts. Elliott is pleased that Budget 2022 is looking to address Read more
Amid the growing economic crisis facing Aotearoa, unprecedented numbers of schools and early childhood centres and charities, like KidsCan, are offering breakfast to children to make sure they eat. As the cost of living trims how far money goes, children’s charity KidsCan is supporting more schools than ever – 874 schools and 156 early childhood Read more
HippieCatholic on TikTok reaches Catholics who know the pain of loving tradition and desiring some changes. She is frustrated by claims that there is only one way to be a Catholic and that that way possesses the sole grip on truth. Read more
Pro-life group Right to Life claims its submissions to the champion of independent journalism, Scoop Media, are being muzzled. Visiting Right to Life’s media release page on Scoop reveals the independent journalism champion has published just one media release in 2021 and 2022. Right to Life estimates in this year alone they have sent Scoop Read more
Tough new modern slavery legislation is near at hand. So is some straight-aiming Kiwi tech, with its sights on spotting exploited workers. Bosses who like to turn staff into slaves should think again. New legislation By the end of the year New Zealand is likely to have new legislation to combat modern slavery. Submissions on Read more