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As part of our ongoing work to “Value Now” Jen has been investigating how we can ensure we are valuing our environment. Thanks to her mahi we, the Cathedral staff, will be making a few small but important changes around some day-to-day activities — including recycling. A recent trip to New Plymouth’s recycling depot (next to the Transfer Station in Colson Road) opened Jen’s eyes to the large number of common household items that CAN be recycled but are not able... read more

The wonderful work of our Community Cafe was featured on Seven Sharp this week. You can watch the whole programme On Demand at TVNZ or click HERE to watch the segement featuring themahi of Jen and her wonderful team of volunteers. read more

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On March 17th it will be 161 years since the New Zealand Wars began at Waitara. Te Ātiawa have put together a multi-day programme to mark the date. From the evening of Tuesday March 16th to dinner time on Thursday the 18th there are great opportunities for us to learn, listen and demonstrate our collective commitment to peace and reconciliation that sits at the heart of our Cathedral Project. Riri Me Te Raukura (Conflict and Consolidation of Peace) is open to... read more

We are back at Level 2 for at least the next week and have made the decision to plan as if we will be at Level 2 this coming Sunday, March 7th. Still happening this week Bishop’s Eucharist 7am Tuesday March 2nd Upper Hatherly Chapel Wednesday Eucharist 10am Wednesday March 3rd Upper Hatherly Chapel Mothers’ Union 1.30pm Wednesday March 3rd Peace Lounge World Prayer Day 10am Friday March 5th Interim Cathedral 8am Service Sunday March 7th 10am Family Service Sunday March... read more

Kia ora koutou – Taranaki (and the rest of the country outside Auckland) will move to Covid Alert Level 2 as of 6am on Sunday 28th of February . Our regular Sunday Services will go ahead at 8am and 10am (under Level 2 conditions). We totally understand that some of you will feel more comfortable staying at home, and that's perfectly fine. If you are joining us, rest assured we will be doing everything by the book and prioritising the health... read more

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Vicarage moved successfully A massive thank you to Clelands and Central House Movers for the skill and care they showed getting the Vicarage ready for and moving her onto her new foundations. It was incredibly impressive seeing the historic building loaded up and mobile and it’s great to have the first major piece of work completed. Stacey and his crew are finishing up and by next week most of the construction fences will be down (the Vicarage will remain cordoned... read more