The answer, it is argued, lies instead in "whole of government, whole of community, whole of society responses". When we speak of "community" and "society responses", we are talking about far more than official programmes or government funding lines. At the centre of the Christian faith stands Jesus Christ, Lord and Saviour of the world. The gospel insists that peace is not first imposed from above but grows from transformed hearts. We are recovering a vision of humanity grounded in dignity, accountability, mercy and peace.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 01, 2026 16:02 UTC