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Synod recommits to gender balance

Women's leadership will be given higher priority.

 

16 May 2014

Statement from the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

Following the sentencing to death of a pregnant Sudanese woman for refusing to abandon her Christian faith, the Anglican Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are calling on all people of good-will to raise their voices in protest.

16 May 2014

ANZP first province to agree divest fossil fuel shares

Synod passes a resolution that requires the province “to take all reasonable steps” to divest shares in fossil fuel companies by mid-2016.

15 May 2014

ANZP: Same gender blessings, a way forward

Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia General Synod passes a resolution that will create a pathway towards the blessing of same-gender relationships, while upholding the traditional doctrine of marriage.

14 May 2014

NZ: Debate on same-gender blessings and ordinations to continue

The time allotted today for the General Synod to debate the Ma Whea Commission report came and went, more time was found in a later session - and the debate will resume tomorrow.

12 May 2014

NZ: Church to stick with controversial billboards

The new vicar of an outspoken Auckland church says controversial billboards will continue with her appointment.

01 May 2014

NZ: St John's students presented with military medals

Katene Eruera,  Dean of Tikanga Maori at St John's presented New Zealand Defence Service Medals to three of the Tikanga Maori students.

19 April 2014

Royal couple visit New Zealand cathedral

Prince William concluded a visit to Christchurch’s Transitional Cathedral today with a promise to return.

14 April 2014

Report on same-gender blessings and ordinations released

The long-awaited report of the Ma Whea? Commission into the question of same-gender blessings and ordinations has been released.

04 April 2014

Cardboard cathedral designer wins top prize

One of architecture's most prestigious international awards has been given to the man behind Christchurch's cardboard cathedral.

25 March 2014