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Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, ‘Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal...
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Napier's earthquake-prone cathedral may be sold, turned into offices
There is an article written in Stuff regarding the Cathedral that may be of interest. Be sure to check it out!
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Oct 3, 20240 min read


Deconsecration of The Church of the Resurrection, Te Hapara
Please join us for the service at The Church of the Resurrection, 776 Childers Road, Te Hapara, Gisborne on the 10th October at 5:30pm....
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
At that time Jesus said, ‘I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the...
Oct 3, 20242 min read


The Reverend Ruth Dewdney Priest in Charge Installation
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge, Bishop of Waiapu, has the pleasure of inviting you to attend a Service of Installation for The Reverend...
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Message from Bishop Andrew Hedge
Kia ora koutou katoa, It’s been a busy few weeks for me since I last provided an update for you. Pilgrimage to Hong Kong Sheng Kung...
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Announcement from the Archbishops and Primates of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia in response to the Royal Commission findings
As a response to Recommendation 130 of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care which called for government and faith-based...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
Philip found Nathanael and said to him, ‘We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust Board appoints new Kaihautū to lead Anglican Care Waiapu.
E te whanau a te Karaiti ki Waiapu. On behalf of WASSTB I have great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Rawhia Te Hau Grant to the...
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
A capable wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of...
Sep 19, 20243 min read


Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I...
Sep 13, 20243 min read


Reflection by The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome, Ministry Educator
From there he set out and went away to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know he was there. Yet he could...
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Safeguarding Training - new dates added
Penny Hales, Safeguarding and Risk Manager has scheduled new safeguarding training sessions around the Diocese. Taradale: Saturday...
Sep 4, 20241 min read


Liturgical farewell for the Rev'd Ruth Dewdney
Join us for a special service of liturgical farewell for Ruth at 3pm on Sunday 29 September at St John the Baptist, 47 Jocelyn Street, Te...
Sep 2, 20241 min read


Kīngi Tūheitia, rest in peace
E te whānau a te Karaiti ki Te Pīhopatanga o Waiapu, tēnā koutou katoa. This morning we have woken to the news of the death of Kīngi...
Aug 30, 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 30...
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Update from Bishop Andrew
Kia ora koutou, Greetings all, This week I’ve been able to be based in Hawke’s Bay with a variety of meetings across the week from my...
Aug 29, 20246 min read


Reflection - from The Rev'd Dr Deborah Broome
Now when the Pharisees and some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus, they noticed that some of his disciples...
Aug 29, 20243 min read


Update from Bishop Andrew
Kia ora koutou, This week is a busy time in governance across the Diocese with each of our boards meeting. We find it’s helpful to have...
Aug 22, 20246 min read
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