A Dunedin not-for-profit fruit and veges scheme has earned the big tick from the city’s main foodbank providers – St Vincent de Paul (Vinnies), Presbyterian Support and the Salvation Army. After joining the All Saints Presbyterian Church Fruit and Veges scheme last year, the foodbanks are able to access fresh fruit and vegetables for food Read more
Presbyterian Support Otago chief executive Jo O’Neill has resigned, saying the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care has taken a toll on her. After almost five years of service, O’Neill’s last day was 9 August. Children’s records destroyed The Royal Commission found Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) in late 2017 had destroyed records of children in Read more
The Presbyterian Church community in Dunedin is looking in to a historic paedophile ring operating within the church community. The Church has appointed a senior King’s Counsel (KC) to investigate allegations that arose during the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care hearing last month. The Church has agreed terms of reference with the Read more
Staff shortages in rest homes with religious affiliations are forcing more homes to face closure. The latest Catholic facility to announce its imminent closure is Waiatarua Mercy Parklands in Auckland. Residents and their relatives of the 97-bed 100-staff rest home are being consulted about the closure. Besides lacking staff, the aged care facility, which was Read more