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.

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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.

Emergency or After-Hours Assistance this Festive Season

As we head into the festive season, we’re here to offer support through our local Conferences and service teams across the region.

To connect with the team closest to you, please visit our shops page and reach out to a shop nearest you or if you need urgent support outside our normal office hours, please call our Emergency number:

📞 04 499 5070

Our Shops

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 is 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

‘You Are My Hope’: Pope Leo XIV’s Message for 9th World Day of the Poor

As the Church prepares to mark the Ninth World Day of the Poor on Sunday, 16 November 2025, Pope Leo XIV issues a message centred on the theme: “You are my hope”, and expresses his hope that thisRead more

Spiritual Reflection - December 2025

CHRISTMAS IS PREFERRING THE SILENT VOICE OF GOD Your all-powerful word leaped from heaven, from the royal throne, into the midst of the land that was doomed, a stern warrior leapt (Wis 18:14). I amRead more

Spiritual Reflection - November 2025

DON’T FORGET THE POOR When the late Jorge Bergolio was elected pope in 2013, a Brazilian Cardinal whispered in his ear “don’t forget the poor”. That story has become well known and if it wereRead more

Spiritual Reflection - October 2025

BEHIND WHAT IS SEEN "No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas. This is an excuse commonly heard in academic, business orRead more

Spiritual Reflection - September 2025

GOD-GIVEN WORK Last Saturday I was privileged to be present at the ‘refounding meeting’ in Wellington, initiated by your current President, Gerry Stevens. Observing the vitality, the enthusiasmRead more

Refounding Media Release

More than a hundred Vincentians from around the country gathered in Wellington to embark on a process of “Refounding” the Society of St Vincent de Paul in New Zealand. “I was surprised andRead more

Spiritual Reflection - August 2025

IT IS NOT ALWAYS THAT SIMPLE A few days ago I went down to my local church to celebrate one of the weekday Masses. In the spacious foyer of the Church I noticed two young men, one sitting in aRead more

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 the right path to God? Some would answer that question by arguing about doctrine. This oftenRead 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

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 #38 (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.