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Churches advocate with NZ Govt

Bishop Justin Duckworth joined an ecumenical delegation of Christian leaders at Parliament recently to challenge Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon and Opposition Leader Hon Chris Hipkins to uphold Te Tiriti, prioritise people and care better for the environment.

Archbishops call for action on Gaza

The Archbishops of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia have called for Anglicans across the South Pacific to advocate for justice and peace in Gaza, following the bombing of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza.

100s oppose Regulatory Standards Bill

Common Grace Aotearoa has helped hundreds of New Zealand Christians to oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill - calling out its attempt to sideline Te Tiriti and shackle future laws protecting communities and nature. 
• Time slashed for public to have say on Regulatory Standards Bill

Prayers link Trinity and Disability

Disability Ministry Sunday this 15 June 2025, sees a new set of Trinity-inspired worship resources to guide Christian communities on how to better love and celebrate all people across difference and diversity.

Archbishops' Easter message 2025

For Easter 2025 the Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia hail resurrections signs within their own contexts.

Archbishops denounce Al Ahli attack

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

Empowering women to lead

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.

Anglicans oppose 'Christian Seders'

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

Posters foster good disabled lives

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.


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