Bishop's Charge: Hearts that burn Bishop 19 Sep 2025 News Bishop's Charge: Hearts that burn By Bishop Steve Maina
Reflections from the Waitangi Hīkoi 2025 Over Waitangi Week 2025, I had the great privilege of being one of 12 people from Nelson who joined a larger group of around 120 under the banner of Karuwhā Trust. We gathered at Waitangi in the Bay of Islands, a place rich in history and significance.
Leadership Camp 2025 is coming! Join leaders from across the diocese for a weekend of vision, prayer, and community. Guest speakers Sam Harvey and Bishop Oscar Muriu will guide us as we explore "A Deeper Life with Jesus." Register now!
The Abbey 2025 wrapped up at El Rancho in Waikanae last weekend after drawing around 300 youth workers and young adults from across Aotearoa. The national hui – shaped by all three tikanga of our Anglican Church – was practical, prayerful and hopeful, with the theme “God restoring a broken world”.
When Leadership Camp 2025 was forced to shift at the last minute, Spanky Moore helped lead the change. In this kōrero, he reflects on what surprised him, what carried through, and what the quick change revealed about who we are as a diocesan whānau.
Overall, I would summarise Synod 2025 as far more than a governance meeting – it was an act of shared worship and fellowship, bringing together whānau from every corner of our diocese.
Bishop Steve challenges us to break new ground in 2025—softening our hearts, stepping out in faith, and preparing for God’s transformative work. Read how this theme is shaping ministry across the diocese and how you can take part.
Start the year right with Convergence Camp 2025! Gather with the Nelson Anglican whānau at Bethany Park, Kaiteriteri for worship, fun, and teaching from Mark and Kirsty Johnson. A weekend of connection, refreshment, and a Gospel-shaped life awaits!