The Salvation Army Whakatāne Corps

25/03/2026

Massive thanks to Resene Whakatāne for collecting much needed foodbank donations through February's Hunger for Colour campaign 🙌🙏

18/03/2026

Every voice raised for change matters. Your concern is real, and the need in our communities is urgent.

Right now in Aotearoa, too many people are struggling:
➡️65,000 Kiwis needed food support in the last 6 months
➡️Solo parents are choosing between school uniforms and dinner
➡️People are sleeping rough and facing hardship every day

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but every action, big or small, can make a difference. Supporting food banks, funding local programmes or advocating for better housing can help change lives.

Sometimes, what feels like a small sacrifice, like your monthly coffee budget, could mean weekly counselling for someone struggling, or a step forward in their recovery journey.

Let’s come together and be part of the change. Be the difference, be a True Hero. https://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/trueheroes/

16/03/2026

❗️Volunteers Wanted ❗️

Do you have some spare time on Tuesdays or Thursdays?
We have 2 volunteers positions open, and would be ever so grateful for some help 🧡

✅Foodbank Volunteers (packing food parcels): Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm
✅After School Programme Volunteer: Thursdays 3pm-5.30pm

If interested, email us at: [email protected]
Or just drop into our office.

18/02/2026

Volunteers Wanted!

14/01/2026

Kia ora Men of Whakatāne Salvation Army!

Our first Men's Group for 2026 is this Friday 16th Jan 5.30pm @ 87 King St 🙌

Come along for a catchup, some kai, and the speaker's topic: Yarns from the Bush & Stories of Traps 💪

21/10/2025

The Whakatāne Light Party is our way of shining love and joy into the community!
Hosted by Kia Tahi – Whakatāne Combined Churches, this special evening is all about creating a safe, family-friendly celebration filled with light, laughter, and connection.
On a night often associated with darkness, we come together to celebrate life, hope, and the love of Jesus, through our words, our actions, and our care for one another.

Date: 31 October
Time: 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Venue: Whakatane War Memorial Hall
Gold coin donation

12/09/2025

09/09/2025

A new report from The Salvation Army Te Ope Whakaora reveals that more than one in four households with children are regularly missing out on the food they need, while New Zealand exports enough to feed 40 million people overseas. The report, Ending Food Insecurity – What Needs to Be Done Now, cal...

08/09/2025

Huge thanks to Awakiri Scout Group for organizing a foodbank donation drive - you're all amazing!! ❤️ these much needed donations will restock our foodbank 🙏🙏

Wheke and Morepork from Awakeri Scout Group dropped off our donation to the Salvation Army Foodbank ladies this afternoon.

They got a bit of a shock, as we rocked up with 10 boxes of non perishable food and $265 of fresh food (from cash donations).

So... we are issuing a challenge!
Who can match our efforts?

1st Ngongotaha Venturers, Scouts, Cubs and Keas- do you accept the challenge?

New World Whakatane

06/09/2025

The 1st Sunday of every month at 10am is Celebration Sunday here at The Salvation Army Whakatāne!
Share together in life celebrations, Scripture, fellowship and of course kai together afterwards 😀🙌🙏

25/08/2025

“When you’re homeless in winter, you never get warm,” says Rhonda Tam’ali’i, Manager at Waitakere Community Ministry. “One sleeping bag just doesn’t do it. Our homeless need two—one to sleep in and one to wrap around themselves.”

This harsh reality is echoed across the country. Every town and city is seeing the same struggle: people sleeping rough under bridges, in parks, or doorways, trying to stay dry and safe.

Our State of the Nation reports paints a sobering picture with the following stats:

- Over 41,000 people across New Zealand are experiencing homelessness in some form
- An estimated 3,000–4,000 people sleep rough on any given night
- 19,089 people are currently waiting for a Kāinga Ora home
- The average wait time is 233 days
- Nearly 50% of those on the waitlist are Māori, highlighting deep inequities in housing access
- Youth homelessness is rising, especially among those aged 15–24, driven by family breakdowns, poverty, and lack of affordable housing