If you’ve ever met Bishop Justin Duckworth, you’ll know he’s not your typical church leader. Dreadlocks, bare feet, and a heart that beats for the margins, Justin’s story is one of radical faith, deep conviction, and a relentless desire to see transformation in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Today in Aotearoa, the cost of living continues to rise, and families are under immense financial pressure. One in seven children live in material hardship. Parents face impossible choices between paying bills and putting food on the table, let alone buying gifts or festive treats.

An interview with Dr. Salim Munayer, founder of Musalaha and Palestinian Christian reconciliation pioneer

This year’s local body elections are about more than just choosing councillors. Across the Wellington Diocese, referendums are being held that could remove Māori wards from local councils. It’s a move that would significantly impact Māori representation in local decision-making. 

We celebrate and unequivocally support the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop-designate of Canterbury.

The Mission Hikoi ran last week from Thursday to Sunday with people from Auckland, Nelson and in between coming to tour missional activities in the lower North Island.

On Sunday night the Lady Chapel at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul was filled to standing-room only, with over 110 young adults from across our diocese packed into the space.

In a bold act of peaceful protest, five Anglican priests from the Diocese of Wellington, alongside Catholic priest Fr Gerry Burns, chained themselves outside the Johnsonville office of Hon Nicola Willis on Monday morning.

A team of young leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand has returned from Fiji after working with local leaders to revive the children’s ministry at Sabeto Christian Camp.

We stand in solemn solidarity with clergy across the Diocese who have taken a courageous and principled stand in calling for sanctions against Israel, in the hope that our government will take stronger diplomatic action to end the devastating war in Palestine.

The Strum and Sing Waiwhetu ukelele class, has welcomed more than 100 participants through the church doors, offering music, friendship, and a gentle invitation into church life.

The heart of COACH is about "a friend with purpose". We train mentors to become someone who spends an hour each week offering encouragement, listening deeply, and providing consistent support.

More than 30 members of Venerable Bede Anglican Church in Shannon gathered this past Sunday at a hidden riverside reserve to walk a prayer labyrinth and reflect on their shared journey in prayer.

As the anniversary of 7 October 2023 draws near, the present injustice must be seen in the light of a much longer history of fear, trauma, and violence.

With just two weeks until voting begins, Common Grace Aotearoa is giving a final push for churches and communities around Aotearoa to gather for Table Talk conversations about the upcoming Māori wards referendums in local body elections. These conversations create a much-needed space for open, respectful dialogue—grounded in listening, learning, and prayer.

Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, renowned theologian and vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, visited the Diocese of Wellington, sharing his “Being With” theology. Through talks and workshops, he challenged traditional views on atonement, emphasising God’s presence over intervention. His visit sparked rich dialogue on ministry, mission, and the future of evangelism.

While storms swept across the rest of the country, Foxton Bible Camp was bursting with sunshine, joy and the sound of rangatahi celebrating together. Over one unforgettable weekend, campers discovered te rongopai not just in words, but in the friendships, fun, and faith they shared.

“For Christians,” Michael said, “Jesus told His followers to show compassion, to care for the vulnerable, and to seek the well-being of others.”

Rev Chris Frazer has returned from the International consultation on ‘Combatting Forced Migration,Human Trafficking, and Increased Cyber Crime in Asia’ in Bangkok.

NZCMS has launched a fresh suite of resources to inspire and connect churches across Aotearoa with the global mission of God.