The Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' agency for justice, peace and development.

 We are a member of the Caritas Internationalis network of 165 Catholic justice, peace and development agencies working in over 200 countries and territories around the world.

Where we work

Caritas advocates for change, supports community development projects and responds to emergencies around the world.

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Resources for schools and parishes

We produce a variety of resources throughout the year that correspond to important events on the Catholic calendar.

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Events

Find out about the latest events happening around the country that are supported or run by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Events

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Find out what's going on. Latest Caritas News ...

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand supporting Philippines in Typhoon Aftermath

Monday, September 17, 2018 - 14:12

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is accepting donations towards a Rapid Response Appeal to support Caritas Philippines

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Life in Tonga - The lasting effects of Cyclone Gita

Wednesday, September 12, 2018 - 14:21

When storms pass over the island of Tongatapu, Tonga there are no areas that are particularly protected, no big hills that might offer shelter from the prevailing wind.

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World Indigenous Peoples Day

Tuesday, September 4, 2018 - 16:28

As Caritas commemorates the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples today, we recognize the challenge we all have

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Tutu ana te puehu - Stirring up the dust