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 ...

Cut the talk, take action says Caritas in launching 2019 Oceania environment report

Monday, September 30, 2019 - 15:52

On the heels of more than 40 events held across the country last week in a wave of international climate protests and marche

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Reaching out to hearts and minds creatively in Global Week of Action

Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 15:57

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Relationships of trust - a firm foundation for Pacific Aid policy

Thursday, September 19, 2019 - 17:11

Today, members of Carita

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Tutu ana te puehu - Stirring up the dust