Christchurch City Corps Just Brass: Valuing Next Gen as Tino Taonga

In The Salvation Army we believe that every tamariki and rangatahi are Tino Taonga - deeply precious and created in the image of God. Each young person is unique. Their culture, their story, their passions, and their gifts bring strength to our movement.

Across our territory, communities are asking a powerful question: what does it look like to truly see and treasure the young people in our neighbourhoods?

At Christchurch City Corps, the answer is coming to life through music. Their Just Brass Programme is a place where young people build confidence, feel a sense of belonging, and share their gifts.

We hope you are inspired by their story. 

Celebrating tamariki and rangatahi will look different in every neighbourhood, and every community can play a part in treasuring the next generation.

I wonder, what gifts does your Salvation Army community hold? And how could you use them to truly value young people as Tino Taonga?