Salvation Army report outlines New Zealand's most forgotten communitiesSTUFF Salvation Army report outlines New Zealand's most forgotten communities, including the Christchurch suburb of Linwood. Residents of the "forgotten" Christchurch suburb of Linwood say they live in daily fear of crime, drugs and gangs. Their views were captured in the Salvation Army report The State of our Communities, presented to Parliament on Wednesday. The report outlined the key issues facing New Zealand's most vulnerable communities, based on more than 300 interviews with residents in Linwood, Wellington's Porirua, and Auckland's Papakura. "The Salvation Army believes that the health and strength of New Zealand as a nation depends on having strong local communities.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2017 06:22 UTC