Ten years later, the organisation was renamed the Catholic Commission for Justice, Peace and Development (Aotearoa–New Zealand).

[3] Finally, in 1998, these three entities were unified in Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand – the Catholic Agency for Justice Peace and Development.

It also funds development projects aimed at improving education, healthcare, and livelihoods in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Middle-East and the Pacific.

[1] Domestically, the organisation works to raise awareness of social justice issues within the Catholic community, offers educational resources, and advocates for policies that address inequality, promote human dignity, and protect the environment.

Its programmes engage schools, parishes, and individuals in fostering solidarity and taking practical action to combat injustice.