Wellington's Anglican Bishops have spoken out in support of their clergy protesting at the office of Government Minister Hon. Nicola Willis, as they call for parliamentary sanctions against Israel for killing civilians in Gaza.
• NZ Herald: Priests stage sit-ins at Nicola Willis' offices over Gaza
• RNZ: Priests chain themselves in front of electorate office, other protesters trespassed
• The Post: Priests chain themselves to MP's office
The Diocese of Christchurch synod has welcomed a new plan from Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd (CCRL) that could see Christ Church Cathedral's shortfall halved and the nave reopened in five years' time.
• Watch the 'Re:Opening' video
The Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa Commission on Episcopal leadership (COEL), "Ko Te Amorangi ki Mua" is supporting the Māori Anglican Church to redesign its elections for Pīhopa, aiming for a tikanga-led process across the Hui Amorangi.
• Hāhi holds wānanga on bishops
• Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa looks at leadership
• Amorangi ki Mua: the Work of the Commission on Episcopal Leadership
Anglicans in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are being encouraged to give thanks and offer care for God’s created world during the annual ecumenical Season of Creation, which takes place from Creation Day on 1 September to the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October.
Anglican Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have called on people of good faith throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia to stand up for the innocent suffering in the Holy Land – as more than half a million people in Gaza face famine.
The Abbey 2025 Tikanga Pākehā youth ministry training event has gathered experts in mental health to support youth leaders with practical skills at four well-attended workshops in Waikanae this August.
The Abbey has wrapped up for 2025 after three days of intensive youth ministry training for 300+ youth leaders, young people and youth ministry supporters, resourced through this year's theme of "God restoring a broken world."
Kakala Tevi from the Diocese of Polynesia has joined the crew sailing with traditional vaka, the 'Uto ni Yalo' on a climate advocacy voyage from Suva, Fiji to the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting in Honiara, Solomon Islands, this week.
Three Anglican leaders have joined in an ecumenical call for Aotearoa New Zealand Christians to support Māori communities' voice in local Governments – with a faithful, positive response on Māori wards.
• From the pulpit: 100 churches unite to support Māori wards