Bishop prays new cathedral will be a place for all Taranaki people
St Mary's in New Plymouth is consecrated as a full-fledged cathedral, amid prayers that it will become a place of reconciliation for all in Taranaki.
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Bishops slam 'shameful' prison cells
Senior church leaders have spoken out against conditions at New Plymouth prison, labelling the cramped cells "a source of shame and disgrace".
Different childhoods in the spotlight
Different childhoods are explored in this Monday’s session of “A Good Childhood" in Christchurch.
St John's to host mission centennial
St John's College will host the June centennial of the landmark World Missionary Conference held in Edinburgh.
Order of Merit for Allan Davidson
The Rev Dr Allan Davidson, who retired this year after 27 years' lecturing at St John's Theological College in Auckland, has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Christmas: a divine approach
In their Christmas message, the Archbishops of this church say the incarnation is not our bright idea, nor is it the sum of our best thoughts about God.
Church leaders urge bolder action on climate
New Zealand church leaders are stressing the need for immediate action to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Michael Hughes to head synod office
Michael Hughes has been chosen as the new General Secretary of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
Churches ring the alarm on climate
At least a dozen churches around New Zealand rang their bells in support of the campaign to fight global climate change.
Youth make 'amazing pilgrimage'
From Kaikohe to Christchurch and places inbetween, 170 youth travelled to Rotorua for an 'amazing pilgrimage' to celebrate t3 Youth Day.
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Introductions first
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The teacher's seat
The Rt Rev Philip Richardson, Bishop of Taranaki, is led to his cathedra.
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Stepping from the Holy Land
The Palestinian dance group performs at the St John's College open day.
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Pilgrims on a three-tikanga journey
Ngira Simmonds welcomes youth to the three-tikanga pilgrimage.
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Eastern perspective
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Translation
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Pasefika presence
One of the contingent of Pacific Island women present at the opening of the AAW conference.
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Supporter
One of the 150 women who gathered at St Cuthbert's for the opening of the AAW conference.
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New General Secretary
Michael Hughes, the new General Secretary of the Anglican Church in these islands.
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Executive commission
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A frank response
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Pacific ministry
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Licensed to serve
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The Evensong preacher
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Open for business
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History lesson
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Let the celebrations begin
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Called to higher service
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Be disciples. Not consumers...
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In Greece, do as the Greeks...
Dr Rowan Williams is welcomed by His Beatitude Theodoros II, the Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch.
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He ain't heavy...
Young pilgrims enjoy the rough and tumble of getting to know each other.
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A plan emerges
Strategising: Ngira Simmonds and Michael Tamihere at Mataatua Marae.
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Crunchtime at Youth Synod
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A Methodist view
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Whaikorero
Archdeacon Tiki Raumati is from Taranaki, and he spoke for the manuhiri.
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Signatures
Bishops from the three tikanga sign the covenant for this church.
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The history man
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Episcopal gravitas
Bishop George and Sarah Selwyn, aka Chris Honore and Sarah Stevens.
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A new tune
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Engaging with the issues
Bishops Kito Pikaahu and Muru Walters respond to a caucus discussion.
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Andy's angle
Andy Spence, from Christchurch, turns an ear to proceedings at Youth Synod.
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Haka
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Cathedral Kaumatua
Archdeacon Tiki Raumati, Ngati Mutunga, Te Ati Awa - Cathedral kaumatua.
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Appreciative audience
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The Selwyns at home
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Pacific rhythm
A member of the Pasefika cultural performance group at the St John's College open day.
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Airy and light-filled
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Legdrive from a Taranaki forward
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Facing up to the global challenge
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Muru remembers
Bishop Muru Walters recalled his years teaching at St John's with Allan.
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Tikanga caucus time
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Prison inspectors
Bishops and staff leave Taranaki's prison after inspecting the cell blocks.
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Bring me the scrolls...
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Orator
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The blood of Christ, shed for you...
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Archbishops hit the road
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Harmonies
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And Sarah laughed
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Maataatua taonga
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Bishop of the future?
One of the younger guests inspects some of the treasures the Kinder keeps in glass cabinets.
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Lighter moments
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Tikanga caucus
Michael Tamihere - with Sharlene Douglas-Huriwai, and James Burke.
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New day dawning
Kinder reopening: Awaiting the karanga in the early-morning light.
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Whatsover you did...
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Where to from here?
Debrief: Back at the marae, the synod discusses how the meeting with the bishops went.
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Saved from afar
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Watching history being made
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Three tikanga, and a common purpose
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The preacher
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Waiata
After Muru Walters had spoken, Moeawa Callaghan, Tom and Ngarangi Ihaka supplied the waiata.
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Teamwork
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Mihi mai...
Rev Michael Tamihere, Archdeacon of Kahui Rangatahi, responds to a mihi during the youth pilgrimage.
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Gathering a head of steam
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Glory to God!
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Brothers in arms
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President Paulene
President Paulene Murdoch spoke at the cathedral of the need the AAW's cheque hopes to meet.
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Arts centre honours Maori Queen
The newly opened Piki Mahuta Centre at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.
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A Samoan perspective
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Broken bread
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Home away from home for tikanga youth
The Tikanga Youth Synod was held over four days at Mataatua Marae, in Mangere.
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Bonding across tikanga
Youth from three tikanga front up for an 'amazing pilgrimage'.
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US Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori: embarrassed.
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New banner
A new AAW President's banner was blessed during the cathedral service
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Covenant architect
The Rev Dr Terry Wall, one of the Methodists who helped shape the covenant.
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Ali Panah meets the press
Ali Panah (centre) with Archbishop David Moxon and lawyer Grant Illingworth.
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Late-night screening...
Hinekura Hollis concentrates on her PC during a late-night session at Youth Synod.
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Midnight oil
From left: Hinekura Hollis; Tapu Laulu; Sharlene Douglas-Huriwai and Kisa Amitunai.
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Benjamin led the way
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This little light of mine...
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Tumuaki
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New threshold
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Let's keep talking...
Photo op: the youth synod gather with the bishops in the forecourt of Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Eyes on the conductor
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Strategising for action
Late-evening view across the Mataatua wharekai as Youth Synod members hone their strategies.
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'Challenging but enriching'
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Covenant architect
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Easy rider
One of the younger campus investigators gets a tiki tour of St John's College.
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Saved from afar
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Sentamu's sermon
Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York, and preacher at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Wesleyan harmony
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Smile of achievement
A proud day for Mrs Judith Bright, who has been the Librarian at the Kinder Library for 31 years.
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Inviting
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Pilgrims break bread together
Closing eucharist during the three-tikanga youth pilgrimage.
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Putting it together for God
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New cathedra
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Poi puritia! Poi takawiri!
The whirr of the poi dance: The Anglican Maori Club performs in the St John's College dining room.
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The body of Christ...
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The 1981 model
The library, soon after it was built in 1981. A view from the south-east.
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A wry observation?
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First, a little levity
Tapu Laulu and Brendan Bryon-Kay respond to a Michael Tamihere quip.
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Bishops take a back seat
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