Christianity in New Zealand
What is wrong with New Zealand?
Well, certainly not everything. There is still so much about this country to appreciate and enjoy, including God’s beautiful creation, our mix of cultures, and our traditionally down–to-earth ways. And much else.
The floods: what is the Christian church doing?
A collection of stories and reports from individuals and churches around the country in response to the January and February storms that battered much of the North Island
God …and storms, earthquakes, Gen Z, and ‘hate speech’ law
Dr Stuart Lange offers insights and highlights some prayer needs on recent events in both NZ and overseas.
Lest we forget: it’s a Covenant!
Many Māori see the Treaty in spiritual and Christian terms as is seen in one of their names for the Treaty: ‘Te Kawenata o Waitangi’ (‘the Covenant of Waitangi’). Covenant is a very appropriate word to use. The word itself is of Latin origin (con venire), meaning a coming together.
The Spirit of Waitangi
What is the “spirit” of the Treaty of Waitangi? Often discussion of this question is focussed exclusively on the text of the Treaty itself. But it is also helpful to consider the wider ceremonial context in which the Treaty was first enacted.
Praying for New Zealand, as 2023 gains momentum
Dr Stuart Lange lays out some key prayer points at the start of the year for Aotearoa New Zealand