Te Wairua Tapu

1 October 2017

Farewell our Faithful Servant “Aunty Hine”

The Late Mrs Mihirangi Te Awn Hiku
(Aunty Hine)
17th July 1930 – 23rd September 2017

Firstly, we would like to acknowledge Aunty Hine Hiku who passed away on Saturday the 23rd September in Pukekohe, New Zealand. Archdeacon shared his heartfelt memories of Aunty Hine at our service last Sunday, we know what a faithful servant she was to the Lord and especially to her Priest and Church. We thank God for Aunty Hine, her many gifts and the time she spent with us, and especially her support of our Kahui Wahine.

30 September 201730 September 2017

Congratulations to Aurora & Amaia on their Baptisms

Congratulations to Aurora & Amaia who travelled from Tweed Heads with their parents to be baptised at Te Wairua Tapu. Here, surrounded by their families and friends we witnessed their Baptisms and also the engagement of their parents Anaru and Kara.

30 September 2017

Congratulations to Te Kairangi

We celebrated with Te Kairangi, his parents and whanau who supported him at his Baptism.

30 September 2017

Congratulations to Robert & Pania Waetford

Married on the 20th of September at Te Wairua Tapu

9 September 20179 September 2017

NZ Elections 2017

Enrol & Vote

Powhiri for the Deputy leader of the NZ Labour Party and Deputy leader of the NZ Opposition Kelvin Davis and NZ Labour list candidate Willie Jackson visited Sydney to encourage ex pat New Zealanders to enrol and vote in the September NZ elections. An excellent update on the political landscape of New Zealand.

9 September 2017

Annual Memorial Service @ Fairy Meadow

We gathered at Fairy Meadow and listened to the stories of our Maori community of Wollongong through the lives of those we see no longer. Thank you to Ernie & Abe for their sharing and hospitality. Our storytelling is unique and reflects the aroha of our memories. Thank you for sharing your stories and honouring your whanau and friends.