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Archbishops stand up for the Treaty

Archbishops Don Tamihere, Justin Duckworth and Sione Ului'lakepa were represented by Archbishop Emeritus David Moxon at a New Zealand Parliamentary Select Committee hearing last week, where he presented their opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill.

Honours hail Anglican mahi

Seven Aotearoa New Zealanders that received honours in the 2025 New Year Honours were hailed for their significant contributions to Te Hāhi Mihinare or Anglican ministries, schools or social services.

Book highlights NZ pilgrimages

Bishop Kelvin Wright looks through the pages of "Haerenga Tapu Aotearoa - Pilgrimage Aotearoa" a new guide to 100 sites of pilgrimage for Christians and seekers visiting Aotearoa New Zealand.

'The Convert' offers new view

Bishop John Bluck reports a different view on iwi Māori relations with an early Pākehā missionary in Michael Bennett and Lee Tamahori's new film, 'The Convert'.

Return to Rangiaowhia: 160yrs on

As a new chapter opens for the people of Rangiaowhia, the Anglican Church stood with them to mark 160 years since the Land Wars massacre that took place in their church.
• Tears of joy as Rangiaowhia land purchased
• Iwi celebrate first harvest on their land in 160 years
• The incident in Rangiaowhia

Anglican historian preaches at Waitangi

Anglican historian and theologian Alastair Reese answered Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu’s call to preach at the dawn service at Waitangi this year, and framed the Treaty as a covenant.

Study scans NZ faith & belief

The Wilberforce Foundation has released its second Aotearoa New Zealand-wide study on faith and belief - ‘Te Patapātai Whakapono’ which surveyed 1,009 Aotearoa New Zealanders to gain their insights on faith and spirituality.

Dr Te Paa Daniel unpacks peace

Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel (Te Rarawa) has spoken out on the grounds for peace and equity in Aotearoa New Zealand as she presented the 20th annual Abrahamic Interfaith Group peace lecture at Otago University this September.
• Watch or read Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel’s - 2023 Peace Lecture

Anglo-Catholics hīkoi with Mary

Anglicans from across the motu have taken part in a Waikato hīkoi of reconciliation and peace accompanied by Mary at the heart of this year’s Anglo-Catholic Hui.

Taranaki steps into bicultural future

NZCCSS lauds aged care pay rise

Anglican-Meth­­­odist dialogue heads north

Cathedrals welcome respects for late Queen

Anglicans mark Season of Creation

Archbishops offer condolences


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