Telling the stories of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia
Telling the stories of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia
Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa has reported that Māori Anglican church communities have been responding with care as devastating storms swept the North Island last month hitting hard in communities from Northland, to Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and down to Te Tairāwhiti.
The 2026 Disability Ministry Lenten resources are asking Anglicans to focus on how the words we use can either empower or disempower disabled people in our communities.
Māori Anglican ministry education is thriving in Te Tai Tokerau, with 53 students enrolled in courses this year designed to enable Mihingare ministry with whānau across the north.
After 186 years, Te Hāhi Mihinare remains at the heart of the Waitangi Day story. As thousands gather to mark Waitangi Day this 6 February, karakia will open the day, led by church leaders gathered at Te Whare Rūnanga on the Treaty grounds.
• Read Archbishop Justin Duckworth's reflections on the way to Waitangi 2026
Anglicans are looking for ways to support financially-stressed families as the school year starts, with Anglican social service teams highlighting how empty household coffers make returning to school a tough time.
Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu - the Māori Anglican Church in the South Island - has begun a four-month journey to discern the next Bishop in Te Waipounamu. This will be the first election to follow the guidelines of a newly-formed Māori Anglican (Mihinare) process on how to discern, appoint and support Hui Amorangi bishops.
Anglican histories project lead Dr Genevieve de Pont and researcher Kauri Tangohau have produced a stunning virtual reality scan of a rural Anglican Church, welcoming visitors into the history and whakapapa of Pātoromu Church in Whāngārā.
The Wellington City Mission has received glowing reviews from amongst the 650+ visitors accessing its café and support services at Kua Mākona i Whakamaru over its first year of operation.
Aotearoa New Zealand's New Year Honours recognised 10 people for their service to the Anglican Church, Anglican-linked marae, schools or social service agencies this year.
