In two gatherings in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and Ōtautahi, over 150 church leaders, planters, and everyday disciples came together for the 2025 Little Revolutions conference.

Who would have thought that a day without a breeze would have slowed down Eastbourne Anglicans’ celebration of Pentecost and Matariki, together with our local community, in their kite-flying festival, ‘Come fly’!

A team of young leaders from Aotearoa New Zealand, experienced in cabin leadership and camp ministry, will partner with emerging Fijian youth leaders to support and co-lead the return of Sabeto Christian Camp.

One hundred and fifty people, including many friends, community groups, clergy and family gathered to honour Rev Henry as he finished as missioner at Anglican Chinese Mission.

The Anglican youth whānau had a fantastic time away at Forest Lakes for Rise Up 2025.

Pentecost Sunday was a wonderful and warm celebration at Karori Anglican, marking a significant milestone in the faith journeys of many in our church family.

On Pentecost Sunday, Levin Parish was delighted to celebrate 2 baptisms.

“Anti-idol is a play on words…it’s a talent night but unlike the television shows this is about giving thanks for the richness of life’s gifts that God has given us in art, poetry, music, humour.”

Over the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost, something extraordinary has happened.

From Whanganui to Wellington, Castlecliff to Khandallah, and Upper Hutt to Island Bay, you walked. You prayed. And together, we covered our streets in the love and presence of Christ.

As we pray to Pentecost, we pray for the five people Jesus has put on our heart. We pray that they might know the transforming power and love of God.

As we travel across our Diocese, visiting parishes and communities, we have been deeply encouraged by the growing anticipation for our 10 Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost. It is heartening to see so many of you preparing your hearts, expectant that God will move in new and powerful ways.

In an update to our recent story about St David’s Anglican Church in Naenae supporting Resene Paints workers, we summarise a report from RNZ published following last week’s public community meeting.

Three weeks ago, we shared the first wave of prayer-walking activity across our diocese using the Holy Here app—and now we’re back with an update that fills our hearts with gratitude and hope.

Tikanga Pākehā Conference representatives enjoyed a fruitful korero on the future of the church at St Peter’s on Willis last Friday and Saturday.

Parishioners at All Saints Hataitai marked NZ Sign Language Week in a unique way by learning and performing a signed version of Pepeha by Six60.

As we pray to Pentecost we have three simple but meaningful ways to engage – prayer walking, praying for five, and running a prayer vigil.

The Anglican Centre is once again benefiting from the time and expertise of volunteer archivist Denise Williams, who has just completed her third stint of volunteering with the Diocesan office.

Easter is a great time to normalize proclaiming the good news. I encourage you to begin each meal with this Easter acclamation and to initiate celebrations where you and your children can share the good news.

Prayer walking is covering our streets… and it’s blown us away. From Karori to Kilbirnie, from Tawa to the Terrace, Waikanae to Wadestown something sacred is unfolding on our streets. Our parishes, our mission units, our faithful walkers—have stepped out in prayer, and it’s beautiful.

St David’s Anglican Church is backing Resene factory workers in their campaign for the living wage.