Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

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...

05/05/2026

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to join our National Office team. Is this you, or do you know someone who might be interested in this role?

This permanent, part‑time role (20 hours per week) is hands‑on and people‑focused, providing practical people, culture and compliance support across the life of the Church. You’ll work closely with staff and congregations to strengthen capability, lift consistency, and support safe, healthy and values‑aligned workplaces.

We’re looking for someone with experience in HR or people & culture, a sound understanding of employment legislation and good people practice, strong relationship‑building and communication skills, and a practical, supportive approach to recruitment, employment documentation, policy, performance, development and workplace culture.

For a position description, application details, or a confidential conversation, please contact Assembly Executive Secretary Erin Pendreigh at [email protected].

More details are also available on our website:

The PCANZ is seeking an experienced People & Culture Manager to provide practical people, culture, and compliance support across the National Office and to equip congregations on employment and people-practice matters. Permanent part-time | 20 hours per week

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.

30/03/2026

Goodbye and blessings to the Rev Stephanie Wells who concluded her role as Presbyterian Church Schools Resource Office Director on 24 March 2026. Stephanie was joined by some of her colleagues (and a former colleague) to mark the occasion with a farewell lunch; L to R are Rev Phil King, Karo Wilson, Stephanie, and Very Rev Rose Luxford, and not pictured Very Rev Hamish Galloway, and former colleague Rev Robin Humphreys.

25/03/2026

During his travels north, our Moderator PCANZ Rt Rev Peter Dunn has spent time with staff and students at Laidlaw...