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NZer eyewitnesses in Palestine

Anglican Journalist Cole Martin from the Diocese of Christchurch has spent six months of this year in Israel and Palestine, documenting firsthand the realities of life in the Holy Land. Anglican Taonga checked out his insights on 9 November during his South Island speaking tour.
• Metro News: A Kiwi journalist's time in Palestine
• ODT: Palestine trip 'a sobering privilege'
• 'Horrific things': Kiwi journalist reflects on time in Palestine’s most tear-gassed camp
• The West Bank through an NZ man's eyes

Global communions meet at COP30

Anglican and Catholic delegations attending COP30 in Brazil met to explore theological responses to climate change, new pathways for collaboration, education, and advocacy in the face of a global crisis. 

True Evangelical? A Bishop's view

Bishop of Christchurch Peter Carrell dives deep into the mission and ministry views of UK Bishop John Went as he reviews recently published book, ' True Evangelical: The Changing Face of Anglican Evangelicalism.'

CWS backs Tongan resilience

Christian World Service and the Tonga Community Development Trust have gained backing for climate resilience in Tonga from the New Zealand Government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Manaaki.

++David gains St John's honour

Archbishop Emeritus Sir David Moxon KNZM has been invested as a Bailiff Grand Cross of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, the highest grade of membership in the royal order of chivalry.
• Archbishop David Moxon receives St John's honour

Anglicans advocate for oceans

Climate Commissioner for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi has spoken out on the Church's support for ocean ecosystems restoration and Deep Sea research for World Oceans Day

+Jerusalem condemns Al Ahli attack

The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has condemned the attack that killed five civilians in the compound of their Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza on 5 June 2025.
• Three journalists among five killed by IDF at Al Ahli Hospital
• Five people killed in 8th attack on Al Ahli Hospital

Nicene Creed anchors unity prayers

Churches across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are being encouraged to join in the global "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" next week from May 29 - June 8, using prayers that celebrate common belief as the Christian world marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025.
• Te Whakapono o Naihia / The Nicene Creed
• 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resource Page

Condolences for Pope Francis

The Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia offer their condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
• Archbishop Don's reflections on the day Pope Francis died
• Archbishop Sione's personal condolences
• 400K mourners farewell Pope Francis


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