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Quake aftermath
St Luke's in the City.
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Bishop-elect
Bishop-elect Ross Bay.
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Sad end
The excavator drags the fallen bricks of the Churchill Courts chapel into a pile, ready to be carted away.
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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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Chatting in Cathedral Square
Bishop Victoria chats with a colleague at her installation.
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Sacred art
Dean Ross at the recent blessing of the cathedral's new cast glass baptismal font. The artist, Ann Robinson, is at right.
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Bishop-elect Ross Bay
Ross Bay, the newly elected Anglican Bishop of Auckland.
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The Canterbury toll
The Canterbury quake's toll. A closeup of the wrecked belltower at St John's Latimer Square.
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In the line of fire
Ross Bay, the new Bishop of Auckland, with members of the Auckland Fire Police Unit. - NZPA
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Taking up his cross
A pectoral cross is placed around the neck of Auckland's 11th bishop, Ross Bay. Picture, Simon Woolf.
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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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Now he's hooked on Waiapu
David Rice with a good catch from the Upper-Oreti River.
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Reverence
Making her communion.
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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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The Lion, the Loaves and the Fishes
Wellington's sesqui crowd is entertained in the Loaves and Fishes.
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Earthquakes strike, but games go on
Bishop Victoria watches while a spirited game of indoor bowls is in progress.
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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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Governor's Bay history at risk
St Cuthbert's Governors Bay which was built in 1862, and is one of Canterbury's heritage treasures, has been severely damaged.
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David Rice, 15th Bishop of Waiapu.
David Rice, 15th Bishop of Waiapu.
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Thanksgiving
Bishop Wright watches as The Great Thanksgiving is made.
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Blessing
Bishop John gives his blessing.
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Solo for his mum
Jenny's son James Harrison singing Ombra mai fu, from Handel's Xerxes - just as he'd done at Jenny and John's wedding.
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Symbol of fidelity
The Bishop's ring was once used to seal his correspondence. It is now a sign of his betrothal to the church.
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The Invitation...
Bishop Ross Bay invites the congregation to make their Communion.
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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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Hard hat, sad heart
Bishop Victoria surveys the damage to the structure of the chapel.
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Longstanding servants
Mrs Joyce Irving, long-time cathedral parishioner, farewells Bishop John.
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Beyond us, within us, and between us...
The Rev'd Sarah Moss, Chaplain at Diocesan School for Girls, focussed her sermon on the Eucharist's power to liberate.
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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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Enthusiastic samplers
Enthusiastic buyers of the book in the cathedral after the launch.
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St John's Latimer Square
St John's Latimer Square, close to the centre of the city, has sustained major damage.
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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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Shared moments
Mrs Clemency Wright, Bridget, Catherine and Scott Murray, Bridget's husband.
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Listening to the verdict
Bishop Victoria and Anglican Aged Care Director Alison Jephson listen as the structural engineer gives his verdict.
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Chasing the flow of cultural change
Bishop Graham Cray gives fresh impetus to mission during his presentation in St Christopher's, Avonhead, on Saturday.
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Silenced
The remains of the top of the belltower at St John's Hororata.
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I will
Dean Jo makes her vows before her Bishop, Ross Bay.
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The Great Thanksgiving
Archbishop David Moxon celebrates as Bishop Victoria looks on.
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Farewell action
Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.
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Aroha
Lady Beverly Reeves congratulates Bishop John on his retirement.
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Guard of honour
John McAlpine, Jenny's husband and co-vicar, leading the hearse, flanked by Anne Priestley and James Harrison, Jenny's son.
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On a mission to parents
Gendy Thomson, Wellington's Archdeacon for Young People.
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Making his Mark
David Guthrie recording Mark's Gospel.
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Bishop Ross' blessing
Bishop Ross Bay presided over Jo's installation - and gave his blessing at the end of the service of installation.
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Her Bishop's blessing
Bishop John blesses Mrs Betty Tevi, who is a cathedral parishioner.
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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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Mourning a great New Zealander
Ed Hillary's funeral party leaves St Mary's, January 2008. Dean Ross is in the yellow cope, with head bowed.
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Precarious
The trifoil stained glass window above the altar at Holy Trinity Lyttelton - which is on the verge of falling out.
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Prayer after Communion
"We give you thanks," prayed Bishop Ross, "for this foretaste of your glory..."
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Stepping down
Bishop George Connor on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.
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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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Before the dozer rumbles in
Bishop Victoria prays for the Churchill Courts' chapel to be deconsecrated.
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Damage done at Hororata
The tower at St John's Hororata has partially collapsed, puncturing the church roof.
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"More human, and more divine."
Hundreds of mourners formed a guard of honour for Jenny, standing either side of the lane that leads through the churchyard.
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The end is nigh
Another view of the eastern end of the Churchill Courts chapel. The entire chapel has now been demolished.
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Out of action
The belltower at St John's Latimer Square. What hasn't already toppled is severely damaged.
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Mangere makeover
Selwyn makeover team: church warden Maureen Martyn, historian Carol Mutch and architect Adam Wild. Picture, Shane Wenzlick.
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Weaving the Cross
Dancers from Chilton St James' School performing during Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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Farewell haka
Last evening, the four Anglican schools in Auckland gathered to farewell Bishop John and his wife Marion.
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Jenny's church
Jenny Carter, vicar of St John's Hororata.
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Renewing their commitment to ministry
The Bishops of Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau lead their clergy through the renewal of their vows.
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Rubble at St John's Hororata
The foot of the belltower at St John's Hororata.
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Fully yielded
The bishop-elect prostrated himself before the altar immediately before his ordination.
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Sisterly embrace
After the service - and the warmth of the congrats dispelled the rain and bluster of the evening.
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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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Secretary-General preaches
Kenneth Kearon, the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, preached at Bishop John's farewell service on the Sunday.
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Blessing
Dunedin's new Bishop bestows his blessing on the cathedral congregation.
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The shepherd's crook
Bishop John considers his crozier, or bishop's staff.
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Making her promises
Dean Jo Kelly-Moore recites her vows last night to her Bishop, the Rt Rev Ross Bay.
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Bishop Ross fronts up on the forecourt
King's College pupils perform a haka at the conclusion of the Auckland episcopal ordination. Picture, Simon Woolf.
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Family ties
Three generations of the Bishop's family.
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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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Auckland's new Dean
The Rev'd Jo Kelly-Moore, who is to become Auckland's new Dean. This photo was taken during last month's General Synod.
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Candidate
Archdeacon Graham Langley and Bishop Winston Halapua present the candidate to the Primates for their examination.
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Jenny leaving church
The pallbearers - with Jenny's son James at the rear - bear Jenny through the old St Peter's church graveyard to the hearse.
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Tower demolished
St John's Church in Latimer Square
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His banner over us...
The group from St John's Roslyn escort their vicar, Kelvin Wright, the bishop-to-be, and his family into the cathedral
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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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Easter fallout
The defaced billboard outside St Matthew in the City.
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Cup of tea, anyone?
You're all welcome! The Bishop invites his diocesan family to his home for a celebration Sunday afternoon tea.
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Getting the measure of his cathedral
Bishop David Rice surveys the interior of Waiapu Cathedral.
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Leaders
L-R: Canon Kenneth Kearon (who preached at Bishop John's final service) Archbishop Brown; Bishop John and Dean Ross Bay.
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Affirmation
The Rev Helen Wilderspin presents the diocese's warm wishes to its new bishop.
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A vicar with 'streetcred'
Mark Beale: at the heart of Clendon, South Auckland.
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President
Bishop John presided at last Sunday's Eucharist at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.
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Arsenal fan
Young Nathan Kelly-Moore responds to one of the more dramatic moments of his mum's installation as dean.
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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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Think on these things
A young boy ponders the meaning of the Eucharist.
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Apostolic succession
The moment of ordination: the Archbishops and Bishops lay their hands on the candidate.
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Past connections
Bishop Victoria chat with Mrs Reena Thompson, a Churchill Courts resident whose husband Roger was a well-known vicar in the diocese.
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Kia ora tatou, e hoa ma...
Rev John Flavell in full cry during Waiapu's 150th celebrations. Archbishop Brown Turei and Sir Paul Reeves are seated behind.
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Quake destorys mortar
St Cuthbert's was built in 1862. The settlers carted rocks from the shores of Lyttelton Harbour and bound them with clay mortar.
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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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Her last look around
Bishop Victoria pauses before joining the crew who removed all the religious fittings and furniture from the chapel.
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Thanksgiving
Bishop Matthews says grace for the Churchill Courts residents, as they prepare to eat their evening meal in a corridor.
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Lyttelton landmark damaged
Holy Trinity Lyttelton was built in 1860 and is the oldest stone church in Canterbury. It's now out of action until Christmas.
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In communion with Alaska
Bishop Mark MacDonald (from Alaska) receives communion from Bishop Victoria.
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The Word from Waiapu
The Very Rev Helen Jacobi, Dean of Waiapu Cathedral, who preached the installation sermon.
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A bishop's humility
Bishop Victoria Matthews prostrates herself before the altar of ChristChurch Cathedral.
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Bishop George signals goodbye
Bishop George Connor who has announced his retirement in November.
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Pukehou awaits the procession
Half an hour before Waiapu's anniversary kick-off and Christ Church Pukehou is full, awaiting only the clergy procession.
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Nicked
The long arm of the law – Sgt Stu Kearns from the Serious Crash Unit – catches up with Auckland's new bishop, Ross Bay. Picture, Simon Woolf.
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Token of thanks
Archbishop Brown present Bishop John with a farewell gift. Bishop John's wife Marion and grandchildren are in the background.
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Sad landmark
St John's Hororata, a landmark church about 45 minutes west of Christchurch, is one of the worst affected churches.
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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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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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Damage, closeup
Holy Trinity Avonside, closeup.
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Cover-up
The St Matthew's billboard after a protestor took a paint brush to it.
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Proud of you, Mum.
Nathan Kelly-Moore gives his newly-installed mum a squeeze of congratulations.
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Moment of Grace
Bishop Muru Walters reflects, while Archbishop Brown Turei serves the chalice to Bishop Ngarahu Katene.
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Mantle of leadership
Richard Ericksen, the cathedral's master of ceremonies, places the dean's new cope around Jo's shoulders.
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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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Waiting for the beat
The service drew together the three cathedral choirs - the adult choir, the boys' choir and the girl's choir.
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Dean Jo's response
Dean Jo Kelly-Moore responds to the speeches of welcome.
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Affirmation
Well done, Bishop.
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Addressing Waiapu
The main speaker for tangata whenua at the anniversary powhiri at Te Aute College.
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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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From Canada with love
The eighth Bishop of Christchurch: Victoria Matthews.
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Old friends
Bishop Ben Te Haara, retired Pihopa o te Tai Tokerau, presented Bishop John with a carved tokotoko, or ceremonial walking stick.
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Holy Trinity Avonside
Holy Trinity Avonside. The tops of the walls at both ends of this transept collapsed, showering rubble inside and outside the church.
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Jenny's last journey
The hearse emerges from the honour guard, bound for the crematorium.
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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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Hukarere waiata
Hukarere girls offer a waiata at David Rice's ordination in Waiapu.
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His opening act
Auckland's new Bishop knocks on the cathedral door.
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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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Let the celebration proceed...
Processing into St Paul's Cathedral at the start of Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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A time to smile...
Bishop George on the steps of his cathedral in Dunedin.
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Congratulations
The bishop acknowledges a well-wisher.
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John and Jenny
The Rev John McAlpine, with his late and much loved wife, the Rev Jenny Harrison.
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Selwyns to be honoured
George and Sarah Selwyn: next year marks the bicentenary of their births.
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Leadership required, says Bishop
Auckland's Bishop Ross Bay says Parliament needs to show stronger leadership if it's serious about taming alocohol abuse.
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St Cuthbert's
St Cuthbert's, Governors Bay - falling masonry has toppled the altar, and the stained glass window is in jeopardy.
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An embrace as wide as the Tasman
Bishop Victoria embraces Archbishop Roger Herft from Perth.
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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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Eucharist
The bishop serves communion.
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David Rice is presented to the archbishops.
David Rice is presented to the archbishops.
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Crozier
The Bishop's new crozier was designed and carved by Hugh Prebble of Oamaru.
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Family celebration
Catherine and Bridget with their mum and dad, Clemency and Kelvin Wright.
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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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Anointed for service
Archbishop David anoints the new bishop.
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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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The holy gospel is written in Mark...
Sarah Riley-Curtis of Dannevirke reads the gospel (Mark 1: 21 - 39) for Waiapu's 150th anniversary service at Pukehou.
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Tsunami memorial
The Very Rev Ross Bay welcomes mourners to the national tsunami memorial service, held in the cathedral on November 8.
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Precarious
The belltower at St John's Latimer Square.
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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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Christchurch breaks out the incense
Bells and smoke for the installation of Bishop Victoria Matthews in Christchurch.
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The monsignor's message
Monsignor Bernard Kiely, who brought greetings on behalf of the wider church - and who shared a poignant personal story.
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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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Greetings from your tikanga partners
Bishop Kito Pikaahu brought Jo greetings on behalf of the tikanga partners - and bestowed his blessing at the end of the service.
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Jubilee
On her way to receive communion, Jubilee Rajiah acknowledges Clemency Wright.
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Giving thanks for Waiapu
Rev Winsome McConnochie, of St Andrew's in Westshore, Napier, takes part in the Waiapu 150th anniversary service.
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Living history
Living history: seven Waiapu bishops - and the 10 authors of The Gift Endures.
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Body of Christ
Bathed in the light cast by the Cathedral's stained glass windows, Bishop Ross Bay distributes the communion.
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Holy Trinity Avonside
Rubble and upended prayer kneelers near the organ loft at Holy Trinity Avonside.
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If the hat fits...
Archbishop David Moxon prepares to place the bishop's mitre on Ross Bay. Picture, Simon Woolf.
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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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Tools of office
Preacher Jim White hands the new bishop two essential tools of office: a basin and towel.
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Bishop Victoria welcomed
Bishop Victoria chats with a special guest after her installation.
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Waiting to fall
Close up of the damage above the portico of the Oxford St Baptist Church
