1. Tino Rangatiratanga and the Church’s commitment to a bicultural journey
2. Te Kāhui Whanaungatanga Workgroup (formerly Te Haere Tonu)
1. Tino Rangatiratanga and the Church’s commitment to a bicultural journey
Overview
The Book of Order Advisory Committee were asked by Council of Assembly:
(a) to create a work stream which will include wide-ranging conversations and consultation.
(b) to bring any recommendations resulting from their work, which is to include reviewing documents such as the Book of Order and its Supplementary Provisions, the Code of Ethics, the Conditions of Service Manual and Child Protection Policy, to consider if they adequately reflect the Church’s commitment to a bicultural journey.
These conversations are led by Te Aka Puaho, and at present Mr Andrew Irwin from the Book of Order Advisory Committee, and the Assembly Executive Secretary, are part of these early conversations.
A report was made to the General Assembly 2025.
The Workgroup continues its journey.
2. Te Kāhui Whanaungatanga Workgroup (formerly Te Haere Tonu)
Overview
The Terms of Reference are to:
- continue the discussion on the issues raised by Te Mahi Tahi I te Roopu Mahi in regard to the discernment of a strategic direction for the Church
- take any matters raised by or referenced by the Strategic Hui and incorporate these into ongoing discussions
- engage with Te Aka Puaho in continuing the discussion
- engage with other entities – including but not limited to – church councils; presbyteries; Assembly Office (including Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership) in continuing the discussion
- reflect on the nature and role of our national structures in resourcing and empowering the presbyteries in fulfilling its primary function in facilitating and resourcing the life, worship, spiritual nature and mission of the congregations for which it has responsibility
- take advice as appropriate, including from the Book of Order Advisory Committee and, if considering recommendations, consult with the Book of Order Advisory Committee in the crafting of these
- work closely and collaboratively with the Assembly Office at all times
- work closely and collaboratively with presbyteries at all times – especially as any future recommendations are crafted
The Workgroup reported to the General Assembly 2025. Download and read the resource Metaphors for Whanaungatanga shared with the Church here.
Workgroup Members
Rev Allister Lane (convenor)
Rev Martin Stewart,
Rev Tala Fa'amausili,
Rev Cate Williams,
Rev Rory Grant,
Rev Mose Taumaoe
Ms Leiona Tupou