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Archbishops announce Bishop-elect

The Archbishops and Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have announced that the Venerable Dr Anne van Gend has been nominated by the Diocese of Dunedin to be the next Bishop of Dunedin.

Pacific churches back hikoi

The Pacific Conference of Churches Executive has written to Aotearoa New Zealand church members taking part in the Hikoi mō Te Tīriti to stand in solidarity with Māori aspirations for equity, justice and partnership as promised by the Treaty of Waitangi. Churches across the Pacific have pledged to pray for Treaty justice on "Te Tīriti Sunday" on 2  February 2025.

Archbishops share Hīkoi message

The Archbishops have sent a message to the Church on the eve of joining the Hīkoi mō Te Tīriti marching on Parliament.

Saying no to Act's Treaty Bill

Anglican Bishops of Wellington, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and the Parata whānau have released a statement that unequivocally opposes the Treaty Principles Bill currently before Parliament.

Introducing Whakamaru

The Wellington City Mission's purpose built community and social services hub, 'Whakamaru' is designed to serve anyone and everyone who comes through it's doors. Some of the Whakamaru guiding principles are detailed here.

Poet honours abuse survivors

NZ Poet Jane Simpson will read from her new poetry collection ‘Shaking the Apple Tree’ at Christchurch Transitional Cathedral this 8 August, at an event to honour victims and survivors of sexual abuse following the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry in Abuse in Care report.

Anglicans explore college ministries

Chaplains, Heads of Colleges and Board members from Anglican tertiary institutions across Oceania gathered in Dunedin last week to grapple with the challenges and opportunities of ministry and education in Anglican Colleges.

Archbishops' Oranga Tamariki submission

Here is the full submission of the Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia on the Oranga Tamariki (Repeal of Section 7AA) Amendment Bill.

Selwyn gains a Pasifika first

Selwyn College (Te Maru Pūmanawa) this Church’s hall of residence at the University of Otago, has gained its first ever Pasifika leadership team, with the appointment of new Head of College Sagato Lesā and Deputy Head, Tautaiolefue Bradley Watson.

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