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Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa
Discover our mission, leadership, and ministry across Aotearoa.
Electoral Process Te Hui Amorangi Ki Te Waipounamu
Learn more about the Electoral College process, including the timeline.
Te Oranga Ake o Te Iwi, o Te Ao
The flourishing of all people, and of all creation
Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa is the Māori Anglican Church, the indigenous expression of Anglicanism in Aotearoa-New Zealand. We seek Te Oranga Ake o Te Iwi, o te Ao, the expression of God’s Kingdom through the flourishing of all people and of all creation. We seek this through flourishing mission, enabled by flourishing leadership, embedded in flourishing knowledge.
Bishop Susan Wallace Ordained and Installed - 6 June 2026
On 6 June 2026, Bishop Susan Wallace was ordained and installed as Te Pīhopa o Te Waipounamu.
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Te Takawai | Diploma in Christian Studies
Te Takawai is the NZQA Level 5 Diploma in Christian Studies. It is a collaboration between St Johns Theological College and the Te Takawai network of four Hui Amorangi.
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Ngā Kōrero | Our Stories
Community/Hapori
Waiata and Worship at Matariki
2 July 2026
Texas-based Rev. Dr Steve Elers is excited to be home for Matariki and to bring one of his students with him to share her love of hīmene Māori. Te Mīhana Māori o Tāmaki Makaurau is hosting an evening of waiata and worship...
Leadership
Official Notice of Vacancy for Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Manawa o Te Wheke
1 July 2026
Kāore te aroha ki te korōria tapu.
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How Te Manawa o Te Wheke will choose its next Bishop
1 July 2026
The election of a Pīhopa is no mere formality; it is a sacred act of discernment, a communal search for God’s will.
Leadership
Reimagining the Path to Episcopal Office
29 June 2026
The ordination of Pīhopa Susan Wallace was a moment of significance in the life of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia.
Anglican Communion
Geremy Hema to Represent Aotearoa at Anglican Consultative Council in Belfast
26 June 2026
The triennial gathering of the Anglican Consultative Council this week in Belfast offers global representatives a chance to discuss, advance, and propose issues for the Church to consider. Geremy Hema,...
Church History / Hītori o te Hāhi
Remembering Wiremu Tāmihana, Ngāti Hauā chief and Christian leader
23 June 2026
Born Tarapīpipi Te Waharoa, Wiremu Tāmihana was deeply influenced by the missionary teaching of Archdeacon Alfred Brown, whose mission station was established near Matamata. Following the death of his father, Te Waharoa, in 1838, Tarapīpipi became chief of Ngāti Hauā....
Leadership
Joint Announcement on Dean-designate Ruihana Paenga to Waiapu Cathedral
21 June 2026
The Most Reverend Dr Don Tamihere and the Right Reverend Andrew Hedge are pleased to announce the appointment of the Venerable Ruihana Paenga (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu) as the Dean-designate...
Leadership
Archdeacon Ruihana Paenga Says She is Honoured to be Named Dean of Waiapu Cathedral
21 June 2026
The Venerable Ruihana Paenga says she is honoured to be named Dean of Waiapu Cathedral — a role she never imagined filling. “I thought I would hopefully one day be...
Education / Mātauranga
Ngā Kura Mihinare Legacy Honoured at Historic Episcopal Installation
18 June 2026
Hukarere Girls’ College and Te Aute College were well represented at the ordination and installation of Pīhopa Susan Wallace earlier this month.