Social Issues

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Collection DescriptionSocial issues have been a major concern of the Presbyterian Church ever since its early years. For many years the Presbyterian Church had a special group, the Public Questions Committee which examined issues affecting the wider community. Much information on social issues can also be found in the pages of "The Outlook", the Presbyterian Church's national publication.

Items below are just some of the highlights from this collection - please use the search bar to locate more.Collection SummaryThis collection contains information and debate on a large range of social issues that have affected the wider New Zealand community. Issues include alcohol (including the Temperance Movement), war & peace, gambling, racism and apartheid, gender issues (including reproductive rights), biculturalism and Treaty issues and sexuality. Last edited by: Jennifer Jeffery

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Māori Protest March

Temperance Demonstration.

Women's Peace Flight, Tahiti

Knox banner for Hikoi of Hope

Peace Pageant at First Church

Waiting for the Hikoi Walkers

The Gambling Abolition Procession.

Presbyterian Research Centre

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Social Issues