Salvation Army Archives NZFTS

Salvation Army Archives NZFTS The official page for the Archives and Heritage Centre for The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji,Tonga and Samoa Territory.

The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga is:

Caring for people: follow the example of Jesus by identifying with the needy, standing alongside them and caring for people in all situations. Transforming lives: we believe that God can transform people and that the resulting wholeness is experienced through belief in Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. This trans

formation is evidenced in discipleship and commitment. Reforming society: we seek to express the love and power of God in the community. This calls for the challenging of manifestations of evil, injustice and oppression, and for steps aimed at their elimination. General information

Welcome to our page! We'll aim to connect with our supporters, advocates, friends and anyone interested in our work and would love you to be a part of this community. We encourage you to share your views and respect the views of others. You are responsible for the material and comments you post. We will remove spam and unauthorised advertisements. You participate at your own risk, taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any information provided. We will reply to comments at our discretion. We reserve the right to delete posts at our discretion. The appearance of external links or comments on this page does not constitute official endorsement on behalf of The Salvation Army. Thank you for being a part of our online community! This page is managed between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

21/04/2026
From the start Women have been working to save souls in The Salvation Army! šŸ™
26/03/2026

From the start Women have been working to save souls in The Salvation Army! šŸ™

A recenly digitised photograph of the Auckland Congress Band c1903.Donated by Errol Pike, a family member of Bandsmen We...
11/03/2026

A recenly digitised photograph of the Auckland Congress Band c1903.

Donated by Errol Pike, a family member of Bandsmen Welburn Finlay (Second Row standing). Finlay, aged 18, was selected to join the No.1 Austral Guards Band (based in Melbourne) from this band. He was was on tour with the band in Australia when he accidently drowned in a swimming hole on 3 November 1903.

Last weekend Booth College of Mission had the privilege of welcoming the "God's Messengers" session (1981-1983) for a re...
16/02/2026

Last weekend Booth College of Mission had the privilege of welcoming the "God's Messengers" session (1981-1983) for a reunion. Fellowship, memories & experiences, and shared meals were had and it included a visit to the Salvation Army Archives NZFTS. A wonderful weekend! šŸ™‚

26/01/2026

Ni sa bula vinaka, Malo e leilei, Mālo le soifua, Kia ora & Welcome back to 2026!

Digital Archivist Sarah Pearce thought this is a little bit of fun - a nesting "Matryoshka" doll from the Salvation Army Romanian Territory which was donated to us recently.

Dumnezeu să vă binecuvĆ¢nteze! (God Bless You)

Cadets from the "Centenary" session, 1929, enjoying ice-creams. Photo from the album "1929 Centenary" held in the NZFTS...
30/11/2025

Cadets from the "Centenary" session, 1929, enjoying ice-creams.
Photo from the album "1929 Centenary" held in the NZFTS Heritage Centre and Archives collection

NEWLY PUBLISHED - HERITAGE SERIES 9 - GENESIS OF A CORPS by Selwyn Bracegirdleā€˜Genesis of a Corpsā€™ is an introduction to...
31/10/2025

NEWLY PUBLISHED - HERITAGE SERIES 9 - GENESIS OF A CORPS by Selwyn Bracegirdle
ā€˜Genesis of a Corpsā€™ is an introduction to the very many elements that have contributed to the existence of Salvation Army ā€˜corpsā€™, particularly in the early historical context, with foundations built from the Christian Mission period.
So many points of interest: The importance of salvation and fighting for Christ;
Disciplined structure based in the military idea; The importance of the colours; Guidance from ā€˜Orders and Regulationsā€™; Spreading salvation around the world; Establishing in New Zealand; Nicknames for corps; Different types of corps; Beginning corps for Māori; Barracks and halls; Beginnings in Fiji; Tonga and Samoa; Soldiers and officers; The Junior corps and so much more.
Available now from the Heritage Centre and Archives, please email us at [email protected] to order your copy.

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