Aug 2, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 2ND AUGUST 2024 Talofa lava. SAOTT were privileged to host here in our Hall the National Convention on the rights of children/mokopuna all day Thursday. The Human Rights Commission were there in full force. They launched a booklet “Doing what’s right for...
Jul 26, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 26TH JULY 2024 When I started writing this morning it was “Morena” now it is lunchtime so I will say Kia ora tatou. We won’t talk about the Rugby 7’s game this morning too depressing for me anyway, probably many of you couldn’t care less. Oh well, there is...
Jul 12, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 12TH JULY 2024 At Exploring Faith last Sunday we were blessed with two very personal faith journeys from Cam Smart and Jenny Simpson, which was presented by her husband Paul Satherley on her behalf. Amazing journeys of faith. We are very thankful for their...
Jul 5, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 5TH JULY 2024 Tena koutou e Rangatira ma, e hoa ma. I received a lovely surprise in the post this week. My dear cousin Ane and her husband Stephen have just finished 6 years of teaching in Shanghai China. Before their return to NZ I sent her my glasses...
Jun 28, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 27TH JUNE 2024 Happy Matariki weekend. We had a wonderful Matariki celebration service on Sunday. The highlight was Jasper explaining to us the names of the seven Matariki Stars and what they each mean. We all learnt something new from Jasper on Sunday. ...
Jun 21, 2024 | Weekly e-news
E NEWS 21ST JUNE 2024 Kia ora, Talofa lava, warm Pacific greetings. It’s another beautiful day outside, sunny but crispy. I hope you have all been wrapped up warmly and unlike me keeping those nasty winter bugs at bay. As you know I had a nasty flu last week which...