Diocese of Dunedin


Welcome to Advent: with news of a new Bishop Elect, our pānui helps keep us in touch with all that is going on as we continue our journey towards Christmas...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: ISSN 2744-6514. Published fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.


  1. New Bishop Elect Of Dunedin

    I am pleased to let you know of the Archbishops' announcement that The Venerable Dr Anne van Gend is to be installed as the 11th ... Read more…
  2. Looking back at an Electoral College

    From 22-23 November an Electoral College was held at St John’s, Roslyn. Read more…
  3. Advent and Christmas 2024

    Greetings from the Diocesan Office as we move into Advent: check out our website for Advent and Christmas services this year. Read more…
  4. Celebrate the Season at Our Christingle Service & Family Christmas Party!

    Mark your calendar for a joyful Diocesan Christingle Service and Family Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8, 2024! Bring family and ... Read more…
  5. Video: Otago Peninsula Parish Pilgrimage

    Advent has been a time of pilgrimage for one Dunedin parish on the epic setting of Otago Harbour… Read more…
  6. A response to the Royal Commission report on Abuse in Care

    We have a further update on how the wider Anglican Communion in Aotearoa-New Zealand's response to the Royal Commission. Read more…
  7. A 2024 Diocesan Advent Calendar for all!

    Have you checked out the Diocesan Advent Calendar? There a few more days to go and this year individuals and faith communities from ... Read more…
  8. Disability Ministry: Advent 2024

    Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste -Advent is upon us. Disability Ministry Education is inviting people to reflect on the ... Read more…
  9. The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

    Our next service takes place on Sunday 27 April at 10 am. Service sheets, hymns and readings are attached at the end of this article. Read more…
  10. Final 2025 Boundaries Workshop Day: 7 June

    There is a final opportunity to attend a workshop, if you missed out in the recent series ...... Read more…
  11. Pilgrims and Companions Journeying into 2025

    Over 70 people have taken part in the Bishop's Companions Programme since it began. Now we're taking on names for 2025, with a cut-off ... Read more…
  12. Expand your faith! Explore theology.

    We have the only university-based theology programme in New Zealand right here in Dunedin. Have a look at the courses on offer in 2025. Read more…
  13. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2025

    Are you interested in exploring CPE in 2025? Read on for details regarding a course in Dunedin Read more…
  14. Upcoming Events

    Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond... Read more…
  15. I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News

    Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church. Read more…
  16. Nourishing Faith: Food for the Journey

    The latest in "Gospel Conversations" as well as other resources to sustain you in your journey... Read more…