The beginning of something totally new After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture),...

Greetings to you all this Maundy Thursday, This past weekend I attended the powhiri and karakia to recognise the retirement from...

Our three values – Hari (joy), Aroha (love), and Rongo (peace) – aren’t just aspirational words. They’re invitations to live differently....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Say Olá to Diego Arriving in New Zealand on 31 March, Diego Gomes joins the Diocese of Waiapu as the Southern Regional Children and...

Kia ora koutou,   Episcopal consecration It was good to share some time in Dunedin last week for the consecration of Bishop Anne. The...

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...

Traditionally there are three types of oils: Oil of Chrism – used in confirmation and ordination Oil of the Catechumens – used in baptism...

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,...

Hi everyone,   This past weekend I enjoyed a visit to the Parish of Ōpōtiki for the special commemoration and remembrance of Mokomoko and...

Now all the tax-collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying,...

With Faith Giving Life as our guiding theme, the next step is turning vision into action. Over the coming months, we’ll be working...

Synod is being held this year on: Friday 17 October and Saturday 18 October 2025 Millennium Hotel 1270 Hinemaru Street, Rotorua

Safeguarding Training Programme Parish Location Date Time Level Napier Diocesan Office 2 May 9.30am Level 1 Tauranga, Mount Maunganui,...

Please note: The Safeguarding training scheduled to be held in Whakatāne on 28 and 29 June 2025 is now being held on Saturday 21 and...

Kia ora koutou,   Bishops on retreat Vaughan Park Retreat Centre in the Diocese of Auckland is a wonderful place for quiet reflection...

From Anglican Youth Aotearoa   We are answering the call to come together in prayer for those under 30, lifting them up as they navigate...