'New buoyancy' greets Bishop Kelvin
One of Dunedin's own, Dr Kelvin Wright, is installed as its ninth Anglican Bishop.
• Bishop Kelvin reflects on his first week
Billboard vicar hops on the buses
The vicar behind the controversial billboard outside St Matthew in the City, Auckland, is in the headlines again over an atheist bus campaign.
Bishop challenges 'the good life'
The retiring Bishop of Auckland has laid his pastoral staff on the altar - and challenged Kiwi ideas about 'the good life'.
Vicar explains billboard purpose
The Vicar of St Matthew-in-the-City, Auckland, has released an open letter to his colleagues, explaining the thinking behind the church's controversial billboard.
St Matthew's drops Mary billboard
Auckland's St Matthew in the City has given up on its controversial Mary and Joseph billboard after it was attacked for the third time.
• Vicar states his purpose – and how it turned out
• Editorial: Christmas means many things
Dean takes on care of older people
The Dean of Nelson Cathedral has been appointed to a new position as Bishop’s Adviser for Care of Older People.
Ross Bay chosen to lead Auckland
Ross Bay, the Dean of Holy Trinity Cathedral, has been elected to lead the country's largest Anglican diocese.
Dunedin elects Kelvin Wright
The Anglican Diocese of Dunedin has elected the Rev Dr Kelvin Wright as its new bishop.
• Feeling like a kid before Christmas
Auckland votes for new bishop
Representatives from throughout the Diocese of Auckland gathered at Holy Trinity Cathedral on November 6-7 to elect the 11th Bishop of Auckland.
Synod backs Maori representation
The state should set aside places in government for Maori representatives, the Diocese of Auckland heard last week.
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Let the celebration proceed...
Processing into St Paul's Cathedral at the start of Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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On a mission to parents
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Addressing Waiapu
The main speaker for tangata whenua at the anniversary powhiri at Te Aute College.
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Invocation
"Send your Holy Spirit, that we who receive Christ's body, may indeed be the body of Christ..."
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Selwyns to be honoured
George and Sarah Selwyn: next year marks the bicentenary of their births.
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Family celebrations
Kelvin and Clemency Wright: a recent photo, taken at the time of their daughter Bridget's wedding.
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Bishop-elect
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Through a glass brightly
The upper part of the new stained-glass window at Christ Church Pukehou
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Family ties
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Bishop-elect
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, the man chosen to lead the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.
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Bishop Victoria welcomed
Bishop Victoria chats with a special guest after her installation.
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From Canada with love
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Laying hands on Bishop Bear
Hannah Crosse from Weber presents Waiapu's Bishop Bear to Archbishop Brown Turei.
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Now he's hooked on Waiapu
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The Turn of the Tide?
Alan Firth, a layman from St John's Roslyn, preached the ordination sermon.
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Shedding new light on Waiapu
Pukehou's new stained-glass window is unveiled during Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
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Her Bishop's blessing
Bishop John blesses Mrs Betty Tevi, who is a cathedral parishioner.
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Christchurch welcomes its new bishop
Bishop Victoria is flanked by Chancellor Richard Cottrell and Registrar Alison Jephson.
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Leaders
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Affirmation
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Blessing
Dunedin's new Bishop bestows his blessing on the cathedral congregation.
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A bishop's humility
Bishop Victoria Matthews prostrates herself before the altar of ChristChurch Cathedral.
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Moving on
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, in St John's Roslyn, the Dunedin church he's served for the last 11 years.
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Bishop George signals goodbye
Bishop George Connor who has announced his retirement in November.
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Cup of tea, anyone?
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Hukarere waiata
Hukarere girls offer a waiata at David Rice's ordination in Waiapu.
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Candidate
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Cover-up
The St Matthew's billboard after a protestor took a paint brush to it.
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Secretary-General preaches
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Farewell haka
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Aroha
Lady Beverly Reeves congratulates Bishop John on his retirement.
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Through a glass brightly
A reflective moment for Sir Paul Reeves during Waiapu's 150th anniversary service.
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The shepherd's crook
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Blessing
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Anointed for service
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Pukehou awaits the procession
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Kia ora tatou, e hoa ma...
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Wellington parties on despite the rain
Despite the rain, people still had to eat during Wellington's sesqui.
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Eucharist
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Longstanding servants
Mrs Joyce Irving, long-time cathedral parishioner, farewells Bishop John.
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Weaving the Cross
Dancers from Chilton St James' School performing during Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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Chatting in Cathedral Square
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Full cathedral for Wellington sesqui
Children to the fore for Wellington's sesqui celebration in St Paul's Cathedral.
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Living history
Living history: seven Waiapu bishops - and the 10 authors of The Gift Endures.
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Shared moments
Mrs Clemency Wright, Bridget, Catherine and Scott Murray, Bridget's husband.
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Waiapu's past and present
Bishop David Rice and Sir Paul Reeves catch up at Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
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Who wants to cut the cake?
Former mayor Roy McLennan delivers the sword to cut Nelson's birthday cake. Picture: Nelson Mail
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A time to smile...
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Making his Mark
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Affirmation
The Rev Helen Wilderspin presents the diocese's warm wishes to its new bishop.
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Tsunami memorial
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Farewell action
Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.
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His staff, set down
A solemn moment - Bishop John's staff, laid on the altar, ready for the next Bishop of Auckland.
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His banner over us...
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Think on these things
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Christchurch breaks out the incense
Bells and smoke for the installation of Bishop Victoria Matthews in Christchurch.
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President
Bishop John presided at last Sunday's Eucharist at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.
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New colleagues in episcopal ministry
Bishop Victoria Matthews alongside Bishop John Gray prior to her installation in Christchurch.
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Thanksgiving
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Enthusiastic samplers
Enthusiastic buyers of the book in the cathedral after the launch.
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Old friends
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Threshold of a new era
The new bishop and his wife respond to wellwishers outside the main entrance to the cathedral.
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Symbol of fidelity
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The Great Thanksgiving
Archbishop David Moxon celebrates as Bishop Victoria looks on.
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An embrace as wide as the Tasman
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In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit...
Dean Ross performs the first baptism at Holy Trinity Cathedral's new glass baptismal font.
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Bishop-elect Ross Bay
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A vicar with 'streetcred'
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Waiapu reflects on 150 years
Sir Paul Reeves delivers the sermon at Waiapu's 150th anniversary service at Pukehou.
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His watch over
Bishop John lays down the pastoral staff which he picked up 15 years ago.
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Rt Rev Wright
The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin, The Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright.
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David Rice, 15th Bishop of Waiapu.
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Getting the measure of his cathedral
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Moment of Grace
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Giving thanks for Waiapu
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Mourning a great New Zealander
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Congratulations
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David Rice is presented to the archbishops.
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Family gift
The Bishop's mitre was designed and made by his sister, Valerie Swatridge, of Nelson.
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Token of thanks
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Jubilee
On her way to receive communion, Jubilee Rajiah acknowledges Clemency Wright.
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Hukarere leads the prayers
A Hukarere College choir leads the Lord's Prayer during Waiapu's 150th celebrations at Pukehou.
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Stepping down
Bishop George Connor on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.
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Crozier
The Bishop's new crozier was designed and carved by Hugh Prebble of Oamaru.
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Fully yielded
The bishop-elect prostrated himself before the altar immediately before his ordination.
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Waipukurau's unlikely vicar
Leo Te Kira: a man who doesn't try to cover up or apologise for himself.
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The Lion, the Loaves and the Fishes
Wellington's sesqui crowd is entertained in the Loaves and Fishes.
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Reverence
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The holy gospel is written in Mark...
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They asked for ice...
Dean Peter Beck and Bishop Victoria Matthews take the icy plunge for children with heart defects.
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Mangere makeover
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In communion with Alaska
Bishop Mark MacDonald (from Alaska) receives communion from Bishop Victoria.
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CMS family: Steve and Mary Maina with Rinna (8) and Tanielle (5).
CMS family: Steve and Mary Maina with Rinna (8) and Tanielle (5).
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Sacred art
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Family celebration
Catherine and Bridget with their mum and dad, Clemency and Kelvin Wright.
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Apostolic succession
The moment of ordination: the Archbishops and Bishops lay their hands on the candidate.
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