Hēmi Tapu - Māori Anglican Church, Kelston

07/06/2026

Today we acknowledge and offer our heartfelt thanks to the small and dedicated team of clergy who serve Hēmi Tapu ❤️. Through your leadership, guidance, and pastoral care, you help shape and sustain the life of our whānau. In leading our karakia, preaching the Word, and walking alongside people in both joy and challenge - your ministry is felt deeply. We are grateful for your faithfulness, wisdom, and the sacrifices you make. Your calling and your service is a blessing to us all. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou - we see you, we value you, and we thank you.

28/05/2026

We are delighted to share that both Rev’d Warahi and Whaea Linda P**i have accepted new pastoral roles among our West Auckland whānau: 'Ngā Minita Oranga Kaumātua-Kuia o Tāmaki ki te Hauāuru' (Kaumātua-Kuia Well-Being Ministers).

In this role, they will help support and care for our kaumātua and kuia across West Auckland, offering a listening ear, pastoral care, and a loving and faithful presence of the Church within the community.

We give thanks for their faithful pursuit of this mahi, and we pray for them in this new chapter of ministry. If you know whānau who could benefit from their support, contact Rev'd David Ratu here: 027 833 3350

25/05/2026

A huge mihi to Rev’d Keri-Ann Hokianga for joining us at Hēmi Tapu on Sunday. We were truly blessed by the energy, heart, and joy you brought into our worship e hoa - particularly with your musical talent - what a gift!

We also give thanks for Rev’d Keri-Ann's passion in sharing the Gospel, and for the genuine way she connected with our whānau throughout the morning. It was a beautiful reminder of the strength and warmth of our faith communities when we gather together in aroha ❤️

If you’d ever like to join us for karakia, we gather every Sunday at 9.30am, 54 Archibald Road, Kelston, West Auckland. Mauri ora!

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

We were so blessed and deeply encouraged to have Reverend Neihana Reihana presiding over our service last Sunday at Hēmi Tapu. It is always such a joy to be joined by our whānau from Te Ana Tapu and a reminder that - he whānau kotahi tātou ❤️. You’re always welcome to join us for karakia - each Sunday, 9.30am, 54 Archibald Road, Kelston, West Auckland. Mauri ora!

04/05/2026

Today we acknowledge and offer our heartfelt thanks to the lay leaders of Hēmi Tapu ❤️. It is your service, faithful presence, and willingness to step up that makes all we do possible. Whether leading karakia, preparing kai for hospitality, or showing care for our community - you are the hands and feet of Jesus to our community - helping us reach out to Kelston and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the aroha, commitment, and humility you bring. Your leadership is a taonga and a blessing to us all. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou - we see you, we value you, and we thank you.

21/04/2026

Join us for karakia each Sunday at 9:30am - all are welcome, ahakoa te aha. Our service is bilingual (te reo Māori and English) and follows the Anglican Prayer Book.

Each week, we gather to sing praises, hear the Scriptures, reflect together through a kauwhau, and share in the Eucharist (Holy Communion). After the service, we enjoy fellowship over a cup of tea and biscuit.

We’re a close-knit community that seeks to make everyone feel welcome and at home.

Nau mai, haere mai, hoki mai e te whānau 🤍

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

With our 9.30am service cancelled, we're instead joining Te Mīhana Māori - Church of the Holy Sepulchre for online karakia tomorrow at 9am - see details below.

Kia ora e te iwi, following the latest weather warnings, and under the direction of our Bishop, Pīhopa Te Kitohi Pikaahu, and our Archdeacon, Ven. Mark Barnard, all services across Tāmaki Makaurau tomorrow have been cancelled as we prioritise everyone’s safety.

This includes the cancellation of our usual in-person services at Te Mīhana Māori (8.30am & 10.30am) and Hēmi Tapu (9.30am).

Instead, we warmly invite those who are free and able to join us for online Morning Prayer this Sunday, led by Rev’d Neihana Reihana. This karakia will begin at 9am on Sunday 12 April via Zoom:

Please click the link below to join us:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/86706441478
After clicking the above link, you'll be prompted to enter a passcode - please use: 563189.

Once you’ve joined, you’re welcome to have your video on/off as you prefer. But we kindly ask that microphones remain muted throughout, to avoid disrupting this karakia.

If you are able, it would be wonderful to gather together in this way. We do understand it may be a challenging morning for some with the weather, school holidays, etc - please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Please continue to take care, stay updated through official channels (https://www.facebook.com/aklcdem/), and check in on those around you.

Hei konā,
Ngā kaimahi o Te Mīhana Māori

11/04/2026

In light of Cyclone Vaianu, all services across our Tāmaki Makaurau pastorates are cancelled this weekend - including:

- Te Mīhana Māori - Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Central Auckland
- Te Karaiti Te Pou Herenga Waka, Māngere
- Te Tokotoru Tapu, Clevedon
- St James, Māngere Bridge
- Te Takiwā o Manukau
- Hēmi Tapu, Kelston
- Te Whakaturanga, Ōtara
- Ruka Tapu, Manurewa
- Hōani Tapu, Drury

While there will be no in-person services in Tāmaki, some pastorates may pivot to online services, so please also keep an eye on comms from your Priest-in-Charge.

For our pastorates in Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), please get in touch with, or await communication from your Priest-in-Charge regarding whether services will proceed.

Please take care over the weekend. Stay informed with Civil Defence & MetService updates, check in on whānau and neighbours who may be affected, & offer support where it is safe to do so. Let us also hold all those impacted in our prayers.