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Reflection by Reverend Dr Deborah Broome
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in...
7 days ago2 min read
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Press Release
14 May 2025 The Reverend Canon Isaac Beach Appointed to Global Discernment Commission for Archbishop of Canterbury Māori Anglican priest,...
7 days ago2 min read
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Strategy Update: Life is Diverse
One of the wonderful things about gardening is that you discover life is everywhere and that life is diverse. You also discover that...
May 81 min read
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Webinar on the Christian witness in referendums on indigenous issues
What: Webinar on the Christian witness in referendums on indigenous issues. Learnings from Australia's Voice Referendum and past efforts...
May 82 min read
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Ministry with Children Seminar
Join us on a monthly zoom as we engage with the theology of Children and Families ministry. Whether you are actively involved in ministry...
May 81 min read
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Reflection by Reverend Dr Deborah Broome
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul....
May 82 min read
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Reflection by the Reverend Dr Deborah Broome
Getting Rid of the Blind Spots Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high...
May 24 min read
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The Latest News from Bishop Andrew
Kia ora koutou katoa, Easter celebrations Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia! The past fortnight has provided me with many...
May 26 min read
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Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
The beginning of something totally new After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture),...
Apr 184 min read
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This Weeks News from Bishop Andrew
Greetings to you all this Maundy Thursday, This past weekend I attended the powhiri and karakia to recognise the retirement from...
Apr 183 min read
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Strategy Update: Living from Our Values – Hari, Aroha, Rongo
Our three values – Hari (joy), Aroha (love), and Rongo (peace) – aren’t just aspirational words. They’re invitations to live differently....
Apr 181 min read
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Statement of Solidarity Following the Strike on the Anglican Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza
15 April 2025 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 “Ka hari te hunga ka whakatūtū i te...
Apr 162 min read
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News from the Bishop
Kia ora koutou katoa, This week I’ve been spending time with the bishops at a meeting which has been hosted in Palmerston North. The...
Apr 102 min read
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Safeguarding:
This is a reminder of the safeguarding training coming up in May through to July. These dates are listed on the website, but as a...
Apr 102 min read
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Reflection by The Rev'd Deborah Broome
Palm Sunday: A challenging Jesus After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and...
Apr 103 min read
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Strategy Update - Koru Ministry Welcomes Diego
Say Olá to Diego Arriving in New Zealand on 31 March, Diego Gomes joins the Diocese of Waiapu as the Southern Regional Children and...
Apr 92 min read
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This Week's News from Bishop Andrew
Kia ora koutou, Episcopal consecration It was good to share some time in Dunedin last week for the consecration of Bishop Anne. The...
Apr 34 min read
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Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for...
Apr 33 min read
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Blessing and use of oils for anointing
Traditionally there are three types of oils: Oil of Chrism – used in confirmation and ordination Oil of the Catechumens – used in baptism...
Apr 24 min read
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Strategy Update - Your Role in the Journey
Our strategic vision isn’t just a diocesan initiative—it’s a shared calling for all of us. Whether you’re involved in parish leadership,...
Apr 21 min read
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