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Karuwhā invite you to a kōrero evening. 

Join Ngāti Hauā Tangata Whenua speaker Te rangatira Te Mape Haimona and Tangata Tiriti speaker Sir David Moxon as they share their perspectives on Wiremu Tāmihana Tarapīpipi Te Waharoa, an inspiring leader who held a vision for restorative justice as a means towards a lasting peace in these islands. He referenced his faith in every way and sought to uphold the principles of the common good. He believed in unity in diversity without the loss of Māori tino rangatiratanga. Wiremu lived in turbulent times and tried to find a mana-enhancing way forward.

This kōrero evening will help us to faithfully consider the ways in which the legacy of Wiremu Tāmihana might lead us into the future. 

Capacity: 100 people
Cost: $20

SHIFTm2M Day Workshop:

Key Disciplemaking Frameworks

This new workshop coming to the Auckland community will focus on the principles of disciple-making. The SHIFTm2M Day Workshop is a one-day event designed to help ministry leaders and pastors transition their ministry from maintenance to multiplication.

This workshop will provide a hands-on look at the foundational principles, frameworks, and essential steps needed to cultivate a culture of disciple-making, drawing from the core principles of the full nine-day SHIFTm2M experience.

Tim Freyer

The speaker for the event is Tim Freyer, the National Strategy Director for Church Movements at Power to Change. Tim's journey has taken him from the Middle East to Australia, and he is passionate about helping others encounter Jesus and equipping people to make disciples in diverse settings. He is a passionate follower of Jesus.

Venn Summer Conference

9-16th January 2026

Venn Summer Conference is an immersive week in Scripture & culture with 100 young adults that will enlarge your vision of God’s good purposes for the world.

This week-long, fully-residential experience is designed for young adults to engage with the big questions of life, deepen their faith in Christ, explore how it shapes all of life, and build friendships with others on the journey. It’s a deeply thoughtful and joyful week, full of rich teaching, creative response, life-giving worship, and space for discussion and reflection. There is also plenty free time to relax and have fun!

Group discount, sponsorships, and scholarship available. Early bird pricing closes 31st October 2025.

9-16 January 2026
St Peters School, Cambridge

Jay Ruka in discussion with Chris Clarke

Did you miss it? A recording is now available of Jay Ruka and Chris Clarke discussing the vision behind Te Manu Hononga: Sir Paul Reeves Centre. Jay is the pioneering director of the centre, an education initiative inspired by the life and work of Sir Paul Reeves.

The centre is located in a refurbished vicarage and works in partnership with the Taranaki Cathedral to develop educational work and foster peace and reconciliation. A major part of the initiative is the creation of Te Whare Hononga, an education centre built in partnership with Ngāti Te Whiti hapū, to tell the church’s history honestly and give precedence to mana whenua.

The discussion explores the vision for the future of Aotearoa, highlighting the significance of Te Ao Māori and the beauty of cultural partnership.

You can watch the recording now