The Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia offer their condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Bishop Afa Vaka, retired Assistant Bishop of Polynesia for Tonga has died in Auckland on Palm Sunday 2025.

Hundreds of wellwishers from across the motu gathered in Rotorua on Saturday 12 April  to honour and give thanks for Bishop Ngarahu Katene's ministry in Te Hāhi Mihinare over the last 40 years.

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo, has shared a message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis. 

For Easter 2025 the Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia reflect on the sacred narrative of Christ's passion and resurrection, as it is lived and honoured within their own contexts.

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have denounced the Israel Defence Forces' missile attacks against the Anglican-run Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, which is a site of refuge, healing and hope supported by this Church.
• Al Jazeera reports from Al Ahli Hospital
• World Health Organisation Video Assessment
• Statement from Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem & ME
• Message from Al Ahli Hospital Director Suhaila Tarazi

Ceridwyn Parr has been at the heart of this Church's work empowering women in ministry for the last six years as Anglican Women's Studies Centre administrator. As she finishes in her role, Ceri talked with Taonga Editor Julanne Clarke-Morris, looking back on some of the highlights of the Centre's work during her time.

Anglican Communion enthusiasts and financial backers, the Compass Rose Society have made an eye-opening visit to the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia, hosted by Archbishop Don Tamihere and Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa.
• First published with photo & video story on Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa news
• Compass Rose Society celebrates new Indigenous chapters

Anglican Missions has launched an emergency appeal to help Anglicans direct aid to the people of Myanmar, following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Sagaing, Myanmar on March 28.
• Primate of Myanmar reports needs are enormous
• Anglican Missions' Pray the News: Myanmar