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Living on the fault line – Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural future
' Living on the fault line – Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural future' (Quentin Wilson Publishing 2025)  to be published in February is...
Jan 301 min read
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Reflection by the Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as...
Jan 303 min read
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Eco Church Gathering
In October 2024, Synod passed the following motion. That this Synod: 1. Commits as a Diocese to uphold the care of creation by: Â A. ...
Jan 301 min read
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Archbishops' welcome ceasefire, pray for peace
The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have welcomed news of the ceasefire between the Government...
Jan 223 min read
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Advocacy for the vulnerable in Aotearoa/New Zealand - seeking members for a focus group
Synod has moved a motion to ensure that the most vulnerable in our society have an advocate through the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu to...
Jan 221 min read
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Update from Safeguarding Manager
Happy New Year to you all. I have, in the past week, sent an email to each parish email address seeking advice as to who might still...
Jan 221 min read
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Funeral Service for Belinda Barnhill
A funeral service to celebrate Belinda Barnhill's life will be held at Peak Vision Church, 393 Te Mata Road, Havelock North on Monday 20...
Jan 161 min read
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Announcing Sad Passing of Belinda Barnhill
Greetings to the Diocese of Waiapu  It is with great sadness that I write to you to let you know of the death of Belinda Barnhill...
Jan 151 min read
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Reflection from The Reverend Dr Deborah Broome
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before...
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Christmas Greetings from Bishop Andrew
Kia ora koutou katoa,  It’s just a few more sleeps to go now until we arrive at Christmas Eve and the celebrations for the birth of...
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Hereworth School partnership brings joy to Retirement Villages!
In a recently forged partnership between Hereworth School and the Parish of Havelock North, a new idea sprang up. Thanks to an idea by...
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
The Song that Mary Sings  My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord: my spirit rejoices in God my saviour, for you Lord have looked...
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Reflection from Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
John said to the crowds that came out to be baptised by him, ‘You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear...
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Greetings from Bishop Andrew
Greetings one and all in this second week of Advent. I trust that your journey through this season is helping you to prepare heart and...
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Christmas Church Services
Churches across the Diocese of Waiapu are hosting services to celebrate Christmas. Please click on the link to view Christmas church...
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Diocese Napier Office Christmas Holiday Closure
The Diocese Napier Office will be closed for the Christmas holidays from midday Friday 20 December and will re-open on Monday 6 January.
Dec 9, 20241 min read
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Greetings from Bishop Andrew
Greetings all, I trust this finds you well and getting into the feeling for Advent and preparations for Christmas.  Napier’s 150th Last...
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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Announcements from Bishop Andrew
Greetings and Peace to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the beginning of this season of preparation be one which draws...
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
The Proclamation of John the Baptist In the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Tiberius, when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea,...
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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AdventWord
The first Sunday in Advent is just around the corner, and so is AdventWord, an inspirational online Advent calendar featuring a daily...
Nov 28, 20241 min read
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