Advocating for rights of our children and young people and monitoring the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child.
Sarah Te One (Chair) | www.acya.org.nz

ActionStation is an independent, member-led not-for-profit organisation representing over 100,000 Kiwis holding power to account, standing for a fair society, healthy environment & economic fairness. Ruby Powell @ [email protected]| www.actionstation.org.nz

The Wellington Diocese are active in promoting social justice throughout the region.

Contact: Kate Day – Email: [email protected]

Raising awareness of inequality in the Diocese.
David Hall | www.auckanglican.org.nz

Basic Income New Zealand came into being early 2015 as a direct consequence of two talks by Professor Guy Standing given at a Humanist, Rationalist and Skeptics conference held at Havelock North on February 14 and 15. Professor Standing spoke about his most recent work and the concept of The Precariat and his latest book … Continue reading Basic Income New Zealand (BINZ) →

Beneficiary Advisory Service is based in Christchurch, formerly the Christchurch People’s Resource Centre. The BAS has a strong commitment to social justice and a fair society. They provide advice and information as well as advocacy to government and other agencies on issues of concern to beneficiaries. Contact  Claire Gray [email protected] | www.bas.org.nz. .

Working for a world free of poverty and injustice.
Martin de Jong | www.caritas.org.nz

Promoting evidence-based policy to reduce and ultimately eliminate child poverty.
Janfrie Wakim | www.cpag.org.nz

Persuading the majority that significantly reducing income inequality will lead to a better country for us all.
Peter Malcolm | www.closingthegap.org.nz

Using our collective voice for policy action, social change and community empowerment.
Ros Rice | www.nzcoss.org.nz

Every Child Counts advocates for the policies, practice and attitudes that enable children to thrive.  We are a coalition of organisations and individuals working to increase the status and wellbeing of New Zealand children, led by Barnardos, Plunket, UNICEF, Save the Children and Mana Ririki. Our campaigns include ‘For every child a healthy home’, a … Continue reading Every Child Counts →

Muriel Tunoho | www.hca.org.nz

Based on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Ottawa Charter, the HPF is the umbrella organisation for all those who identify health promotion as part of their work. Contact: Sione Tuitahi/ www.hauora.co.nz

Hui E! seeks to promote , strengthen and connect the community sector : tangata whenua organisations, charities, incorporated societies, clubs, boards, trusts and informal community groups. Contact: Ronja Levers / www.huie.org.nz

A movement to promote community-led development, acting as a catalyst to recognise the potential in local people, and using our experience and expertise to mentor, broker, train and connect communities to become even better places to live, work and invest in. Their vision is An Aotearoa where all communities flourish – connected, positive communities with … Continue reading Inspiring Communities →

Pathways to community resilience.
Helen Dew | www.le.org.nz

Influencing those who have power to change the lives of workers and their families through a Living Wage.
Annie Newman | www.livingwage.org.nz

The Manawatū Tenants’ Union (MTU) advocates for tenants at the individual and societal level, providing free advice, advocacy, and education services based in the Manawatū. Contact: Ben Schmidt, Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 027 5422 071 Website: www.mtu.org.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manawatutenantsunionhttps://www.facebook.com/manawatutenantsunion

Creating a society free from discrimination, where all people enjoy positive mental health and wellbeing, and reach their full potential.
Shaun Robinson | www.mentalhealth.org.nz

Covering a wide range of issues including poverty and inequality, climate change, refugees and working with Te Tiriti.

Contact: Betsan Martin | Email: [email protected]

Full and decent employment for workers.
Eileen Brown | union.org.nz

An independent policy forum that aims to provide a forum for education and debate on progressive policy priorities.

Contact Mike Smith / www.fabians.org.nz

Working in every community in New Zealand, leading and advocating for quality public education.
Contact:

Rebecca Matthews-Heron

[email protected]

Oxfam has a vision of a world without poverty where people are valued and treated equally, on a planet that has the natural resources to sustain them.

Contact:
Jo Spratt
[email protected]
Website: www.oxfam.org.nz

Supporting ways to change economic and social policies that create inequalities in our region, country and globally.
Rose Black | www.povertyactionwaikato.org

Promoting a strong public sector, genuine democracy and engagement, and community wealth.
Jan Rivers, Convenor | www.publicgood.org.nz

Taking a leading role in promoting public health and influencing public policy.
Contact:
Prudence Stone – [email protected]

Contact Re-Imaging Social Work in New Zealand through the website
www.reimaginingsocialwork.nz

Renters United has a plan to fix renting that ensures that every renter should have the right to live in a safe and healthy home, pay affordable rent, find and rent a home free from discrimination, intimidation and harassment, expect a respectful and responsive relationship with their landlord, have a rental agreement that grants them … Continue reading Renters United →

Tax Justice Aotearoa New Zealand proposes to ring about the complete end of Aotearoa New Zealand as a tax haven, advocate for fairness and reduction of inequalities, both in New Zealand and internationally, and to significantly reduce corporate tax avoidance and evasion. Contact [email protected]   www.taxjustice.net/tag/new-zealand

Seeing our neighbourhoods become happy, healthy places that people are proud to be associated with.
Contact:
Jono Campbell
[email protected]

Reducing poverty, by addressing income inequality.
Trevor McGlinchey | www.closertogether.org.nz

The Methodist Alliance is the formal alliance of the Methodist Missions, Trusts and Parishes that are delivering social services across Aotearoa. Our vision is a just and inclusive society in which all people flourish. The Methodist Alliance is committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the bi-cultural journey. Methodist organisations provide a wide range of … Continue reading The Methodist Alliance →

The PSA is New Zealand’s largest union, interested in the debate about equality and how fair and fully funded community and public services can help make Aotearoa New Zealand a better, fairer place for all.

Sarah Martin | www.psa.org.nz [email protected]

Time Bank’s Mission is facilitating an equitable and resilient way forward for Aotearoa New Zealand by creating a means of exchange that values sharing the gifts we have with others, strengthening a sense of community and inspiring respect for each other and our environment. Contact: Julie Lee / www.timebank.org.nz  

Opposing health funding cuts.
Debbie Leyland | www.ucannz.org.nz

VNZ creates an environment which supports, promotes, values and encourages effective volunteering throughout health, welfare, education, cultural, faith-based, community support, ethnic, sport and recreation, conservation, special interest and international groups. Contact: Katie Bruce | www.volunteeringnz.org.nz