Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

19/06/2026

An interesting read.

Read the latest edition of Nambawan! Global Mission's newsletter about our partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu,https://www.presbyterian.org.nz/sites/default/files/Nambawan%20June%202026%20_0.pdf

16/06/2026

Lots of activity happening in Vanuatu with our Global Mission Director.

16/06/2026

See the latest news from Global Mission's activity in Vanuatu

21/05/2026

As we prepare for Pentecost, Moderator Rt Rev Peter Dunn reflects on the Holy Spirit’s presence - not as something distant or theoretical, but as the Comforter who meets us in real experiences, wounds, healing, and worship.

From childhood questions to painful encounters and finally to restoration within the Presbyterian Church, the Moderator’s message describes how the Spirit comes gently and faithfully, transforming us into the likeness of Christ.

“Watch out. The Holy Spirit has come.”

Read the full message here:

I sit and remember. In the middle of the night, I remember. I remember when I go for a walk. The journey of learning and submitting to the Holy Spirit is never static or confined to theological or academic terms. When I recently asked a group of primary school children who the Holy Spirit is, one of...

14/04/2026

Presbyterians in the news at Easter: This year Radio NZ broadcast the Easter service from St John's in the City, Wellington on Sunday 5 April. Service led by the Rev Allister Lane, and the Music Director and organist was Eleanor Carter, prayers and readings were by members of St John’s Miriam Wood and Rob Anderson. Kathryn Mosley conducted the choir, and the trumpets were played by Mark and Hugo Carter. See the service and images here https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/church-service/audio/2019028605/2026-easter-church-service

14/04/2026

Presbyterian Research Centre writes, "To mark the upcoming 150th Anniversary of Presbyterian Theological training in New Zealand, we wrote an article for Touchstone, the Methodist publication, looking at the history of the Theological Hall/ School of Ministry / KCML. You can read it here...

Statistics Wānanga: Rethinking How the Church Tells Its Story

02/04/2026

Radio NZ will broadcast the Easter service from St John's in the City, Wellington on Sunday 5 April. RNZ National at approx. 6.20am and RNZ Concert at 11am on 5 April
The webpage with audio and service details will be live from 6am on Sunday morning.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/church-service

01/04/2026

Congratulations to the 39 PCANZ churches that entered our Neighbours Month of March fruit tree draw...they are all winners! ALL of our 39 church entrants will receive a fruit tree. Thank you entrants for your commitment to plant a fruit tree (or bush) in your church grounds and share fruit with your local community for years to come.

31/03/2026

Free Hot Cross Buns... if you are a business near Very Rev Rose Luxford and her team at St Pauls Maheno/Otepopo Presbyterian Church Waitaki. This morning they distributed Hot Cross Buns to the businesses around their church for Neighbours Month and Easter...

30/03/2026

AI and Christian Life: Do you have questions about AI? Join Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life....

Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.