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.

See where we work

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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How can you help? See below

Act

Stand in solidarity with workers and have your say about Easter Trading laws.

Become a Volunteer

Join us in working for a world free of poverty and injustice.

Send a Donation

Your donation will help change lives around the world.

 

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

Oceania Voices on Caring for our Home

Saturday, June 8, 2019 - 14:38

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has released three short videos for World Environment and World Oceans Day

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Answering the Call to Care for Earth and People

Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - 06:00

Around Oceania this week, groups connected to Caritas and the Catholic Church are protecting and enhancing the environment where they live.

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Caritas Welcomes Stronger Focus on Vulnerable in First Wellbeing Budget

Friday, May 31, 2019 - 10:21

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes a stronger focus on New Zealand’s most vulnerable people

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Tutu ana te puehu - Stirring up the dust