The Episcopal Diocese in Jerusalem and the Middle East has released a statement on the ceasefire between the Government of Israel and Hamas. The statement follows in full below.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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