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
Leaders of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia have backed a joint Jewish-Anglican statement that recommends Christians refrain from organising or participating in 'Christian Seders'.
· Why Christian Seders are not a good idea: UK Council of Christians and Jews
· Christian Seders? Bosco Peters blog
Dappled sunlight warmed a joyful congregation at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday, as they gathered to witness the ordination and installation of Ven Dr Anne van Gend as the 11th Anglican Bishop of Dunedin.
• Watch the installation service livestream at St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin
As Aotearoa’s family and sexual violence statistics continue to escalate, Hui Amorangi o Te Tai Tokerau awhi whānau provider Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri Trust (Te Whare) has taken measures to deepen the impact of their mahi with whānau in need.
Anglican Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Churches of Australia, Papua New Guinea, Melanesia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia gathered together in Taranaki where they shared in a pilgrimage to the region's key sites of conflict and reconciliation between Māori and Pākehā. For some it was surprising journey into an unknown past whose echoes reverberate still in the present day.
• Read the full 2025 Oceania Primates' Communiqué
This year's Anglican disability ministry reflections for Lent connect the journey towards Easter with principles from Aotearoa New Zealand's "Enabling Good Lives" movement that promotes community inclusion for disabled people.