Nau mai, Haere mai

Welcome to the Society of St Vincent de Paul, supporting communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand with generosity and compassion.

Right now it’s tough going for many families and households who are desperately trying to make ends meet. Please give generously so we can provide practical assistance to those in need.

We have a long and proud history of helping people in need in New Zealand. In the 150 years since the Society has been in New Zealand it has given practical assistance to thousands of people.

Vinnies Youth

Young people are not only the future, they are part of its present. They are dedicated young people who work for social justice and want to make a difference in the world.

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Conferences

There are 106 Conferences across New Zealand. Members assist those in need. No work of Charity if foreign to the Society.

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Our Shops

St Vincent de Paul Centres and Shops aid the most vulnerable in the community. Members and volunteers assist to alleviate suffering and promote human dignity and personal integrity in all their dimensions.

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Find Help

If you are needing assistance in some way please visit our shops page and find a shop local to you. They will be able to help direct you to support services in your area.

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Latest News

Spiritual Reflection - July 2025

LIVING WITH ANSWERS The road is narrow and few find it - Mtt 7:13-14. How do we really know we are on theRead more

Spiritual Reflection - June 2025

I JUST CAN’T WATCH ANY MORE! Though the light has come into the world People have shown they prefer darkness to the light… (Jn 3:19) The present age, thanks to modern media, makes us all acutely Read more

Habemus Papam – Pope Leo XIV

By Gerry Stevens, President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand. It was wonderful to wake this morning and hear the news that there was white smoke at the Vatican overnight. We haveRead more

Spiritual Reflection - May 2025

WITHOUT THE WOUNDS (1) There is a story from the life of St Teresa, the Little Flower, who while at prayer received a visit from the devil disguised as Jesus. She soon recognized him as fake and whenRead more

Farewell to a great supporter

April 30, 2025 By Gerry Stevens, President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand. The Society of St Vincent de Paul has lost a strong advocate and supporter with the passing of Bishop Read more

Inspirational Pope a champion of the poor

MEDIA STATEMENT - April 23, 2025 The world has lost a great champion of the poor and the marginalised, says Gerry Stevens, President of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand. “PopeRead more

Spiritual Reflection - April 2025

IS HALF AND HALF THE ANSWER? And the multitude asked him (John the Baptist) “What shall we do?” And he answered them, “Those who have two coats, let them share with the one who has none, and thRead more

Spiritual Reflection - March 2025

WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE WILL THE HEART BE ALSO (Mtt 6: 21). The greatest spiritual treasure in the Catholic faith is the Mass. Many seem to feel that even when celebrated in its simplest form,Read more

Spiritual Reflection - February 2025

LIVE JUSTLY Love Tenderly Walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8) In the previous article I touched briefly on living justly and stated that according to John the Baptist, it is essential to conversion.Read more

Spiritual Reflection - January 2025

SAINTS IN THE MARKET PLACE It is amazing how many valuable lessons are presented to us in the course of a day, if only we care to look. This morning, around 10.30am or so, and not having had breakfRead more

Spiritual Reflection - December 2024

This article completes those written in 2024 on the subject of prayer. JOSEPH, MARY AND THE MEXICAN DAD. I like to watch Al Jazeera TV for news of the world, and this morning Mexican refugees tryingRead more

Spiritual Reflection - November 2024

This article completes the sector on prayer for 2024. "The deeds you do may be the only sermon some persons will hear today." (St Francis of Assisi) Last week, I observed a woman being asked by aRead more

Our Newsletter

If you have any news items that you would like us to put in our next newsletter, please email us a short article and a photo: national@svdp.org.nz

News in Brief issue #37 (PDF) pdf

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Vincentian Foundation for the Elderly

Since being established, the Foundation has provided funding for many senior orientated projects. The current focus is on providing grants to help fund hearing aids for seniors on low incomes throughout New Zealand.

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Get in touch

Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand
Level 1, 35 Victoria Street, Wellington 6011
Postal: P.O. Box 10-815, Freepost 992, Wellington Central 6140
Phone: +64 4 499 5070 / Email: national@svdp.org.nz

Charities Commission Registration Number: CC34707

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in New Zealand is a member of the International Confederation of Saint Vincent de Paul Societies.

Our Shops

If you are seeking help for yourself or a friend in need please go to Our Shops and contact a shop in your area. They will direct you to the nearest St Vincent de Paul Centre.

Proud member of the Council for International Development, Aotearoa, New Zealand.