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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

Our first week of ALT_Mary:Lent will go ahead this Sunday (March 7th at the earlier time of 7pm) IF we have moved back down to Level 1. Updates on our ALT_Mary: Lent Facebook event page HERE ALT_Mary is a community of people committed to following Jesus amid the beauty and brokenness of life. It is a space for honest and open conversation. A place where we seek to encounter God through shared food, discussion, music, liturgy, and eucharist. ALT_Mary is... read more

Kia ora koutou – as you know, New Plymouth (along with the rest of the country outside Auckland) has moved to Covid 19 Alert Level 2. In the interests of safety and surety (and in keeping with Diocesan guidance issued by Archbishop Philip HERE) we will be operating at Level 2 for the next week (until Monday the 22nd) unless the Government announces a move to a higher alert level. Changes to Upcoming Services: Bishop’s Eucharist (7am Tuesday Feb 16th in... read more

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Come and support Ngāti Te Whiti and be part of the public Waitangi Day celebrations they are organising this Saturday (February 6th) at Ngāmotu Beach from 11am – 2pm. There will be live entertainment, kai and activities for the whole whānau. The event is brought to you by NPD and supported by the TSB Community Trust and the Ministry for Culture & Heritage. read more

10 years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake we will be holding a special service to remember & reflect on the events of 22.02.2011 and their consequences. Everyone is welcome. read more

All Anglican Churches in North Taranaki are part of the Paraninihi Archdeaconry. Traditionally priests and deacons within an archdeaconry would meet monthly, with a separate meeting for laity (those who were not ordained) less often. Our Churches have experienced several changes in the last two decades; less paid clergy and more who are locally based and work voluntarily, increasing numbers of laity who take on roles of significant responsibility within their parishes and ministry units, particularly where there is no official... read more

Read our latest e-newsletter HERE PAST ISSUES 22 January 15th January - Assumptions 8th January New Year 2021 Christmas 2020 18th December 11th December 4 th December 27 November 20 November 13 November read more