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Prayer and missions movement
An upcoming event at Holy Trinity, Tauranga. It’s part of a much bigger prayer and missions movement happening across New Zealand this...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Announcement from Bishop Andrew Hedge - retirement of Rev'd Christine Scott
E te whanau a te Karaiti, greetings and peace to you in Christ. I offer you my greetings and prayers for you all as you gather on this...
Mar 25, 20242 min read


Updated Dates - Safeguarding Training
An update has been made to the Safeguarding Training dates and locations. See below for more details: Rotorua West and St Lukes Parishes...
Mar 22, 20241 min read


The 'Harvest Health Hub'
Story by Carl Tinnion, Waiapu Diocese Mission Rejuvenator The ‘Harvest Health Hub’ led by Jess Rose, a local nutritionist and health...
Mar 22, 20241 min read


Commissioning of The Rev’d Paul Leighton
On Tuesday 19 March the Rev’d Paul Leighton was commissioned as the Lead Chaplain for the Chaplaincy services at Rotorua and Taupō...
Mar 21, 20241 min read


New Dates - Safeguarding Training
New dates are available for Safeguarding Training: Rotorua West and St Lukes Parishes at St Barnabas Church, Ngongotaha 3 April at 9.30...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Farewell Rev'd Bill Bennett
A special service was held last Sunday at the Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist to farewell Reverend Bill Bennett and his wife...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


Announcement from Bishop Andrew regarding Chair of Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust Board
E te whanau o te Pihopatanga o Waiapu, tēnā koutou katoa, Some of you may have seen the recent announcement the Venerable Dr Hirini Kaa...
Mar 15, 20242 min read


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...
Mar 14, 20244 min read


From the Archives....Cathedral construction told in photos
Found amongst the archives is a series of photos showing the construction of the St John the Evangelist Cathedral, Napier dating from 12...
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Commissioning service invitation
A warm invitation is extended to all to attend the Commissioning Service for The Reverend Paul Leighton as Lead Chaplain for Rotorua and...
Mar 11, 20241 min read


St John’s College Trust Board Scholarship Funding
Funding is available for study by clergy, lay people and those training for ordination in two funding rounds a year. Apply by 31 March...
Mar 7, 20241 min read


Update from Standing Committee Meeting February 2024
Bishop’s Report Bishop Andrew Hedge paid tribute to several members of clergy in the wider church who had died over the past few months...
Mar 6, 20242 min read


Meaning of Diocesan logo
Designed in 2022 by Coast & Co, the new Diocese of Waiapu logo was introduced to be used across the diocese and parishes on as many...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Saying farewell on the right note
On Sunday, 17 March a special celebration will be held at Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist to farewell Reverend Bill Bennett...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Congratulations to new Deacon, Carl Tinnion
On Saturday 2 March, a great celebration at the service of Ordination of the Diaconate of The Reverend Carl Tinnion at the Holy Trinity...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Nurturing New Life: Reforming Koru Ministry
Hutia te rito o te harakeke, kai hea te korimako e kō? If you pluck out the centre shoot of the flax, where will the bellbird sing? Have...
Feb 28, 20242 min read


From the archives...
Found amongst the archives of the Diocese of Waiapu is a photo taken of Mrs William Williams and her family taken at the first Bishop's...
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Hold these dates: Synod 18-20 October
The First Session of the 66th Synod will be held on 18-20 October 2024 at Gisborne. We suggest you arrange accommodation early as there...
Feb 19, 20241 min read


Haere Mai - Cathedral Lenten Study
Live near the Napier region and are looking for an opportunity to explore the Diocesan Lenten Study? Waiapu Cathedral is running a Lenten...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
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