Auckland Central , New Zealand — The North Island (Te Ika-a-Maui)
Salvation Army
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, December 28, 2025
1. Salvation Army Marker
Auckland inaugural meeting held on this site on 13th. April 1883
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 36° 50.901′ S, 174° 45.805′ E. Marker is in Auckland. It is in Auckland Central. It is at the intersection of Albert Street and Victoria Street W, on the right when traveling south on Albert Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57-51 Albert Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in Polynesia, in the Pacific Ocean, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lord Freyberg Statue (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Police Station & Court (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Administrator House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); General Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); South African War Memorial (approx. 0.4 kilometers away);
this page online
Also see . . . Our History (Salvation Army History and Archives). Excerpt:
New Zealand in the 1880s was a young country of rich potential, but an economic depression was creating unemployment, poverty, social distress and violence. Responding to requests to help those affected by the depression, William sent two Salvation Army officers to New Zealand in 1883.(Submitted on December 27, 2025.)
The two officers, Captain George Pollard and Lieutenant Edward Wright, brought with them a bank draft of 200 pounds and three Australian Salvationists. Between them, they established The Salvation Army in New Zealand.
Within a short time, Army centres had been opened in 21 cities and towns, and flying brigades serviced country areas. Soldiers were enrolled, bands formed, individuals persuaded to accept Jesus, and the Salvationist message was preached.
Photographed by Shirley A Stirling, December 28, 2025
2. Salvation Army Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 27, 2025, by Shirley A Stirling of Lacey, Washington. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
