Bishop John Bluck shares his insights on the posthumous biography of renowned Pākehā hymnwriter Shirley Erena Murray.

This year’s Anglo-Catholic Hui centred on the “Incarnational Life” looking at holistic Anglo-Catholic approaches to spirituality, advocacy and service to inspire church communities across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

Work to reinstate the historic Christ Church Cathedral in the Square will wind down over the next three months, as the Government has chosen not to help restore the iconic church building at the heart of Christchurch’s earthquake-recovering city.
• Bishop Peter talks to Chris Lynch media
• Fr John O'Connor reflects on the pause
• RNZ: Christ Church Cathedral restoration over for now
• 1News: Christ Church Cathedral put on hold
• NZ Herald: Christ Church cathedral grinds to a halt

The New Zealand Government has chosen not to contribute the remaining funds needed to restore the iconic nineteenth century Anglican Cathedral at the heart of Christchurch city.

Christians from Common Grace Aotearoa have delivered 8000 signatures to the New Zealand Electricity Authority calling for a ban on harmful disconnection fees in cases of unpaid bills; for an investigation into unfair prepay prices and follow through with mandatory consumer protections.

The team behind ‘The Abbey’ are calling Anglican youth leaders, young adults and their whānau to join a three-day festival of music, worship, workshops and fun in Waikanae this 30 August – 1 September. 

After decades behind the camera, chaplaincy studies graduate Kevin Denholm has founded FilmChaplain, an on-location support service designed to address the unique challenges faced by people working in film production.

Christchurch Diocesan Synod has agreed to find more funds for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project, which has moved its focus to reinstate the stone Cathedral first.

Rev Tim McKenzie reviews a new psychedelic rock version of Night Prayer and Midday Prayer from A Zealand Prayer Book - He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa.