TE HAAHI MIHINARE
THE ANGLICAN CHURCH
From the Tararuas to the Kaimais
Welcome to Waiapu. Our diocese covers 39,000 sq kilometres of the central and eastern North Island, embracing 40 parishes with the same number of social service agencies providing care for everyone from pre-schoolers to retired people.
Our name means 'abundant waters' and is given to us by the river that flows under Mt Hikurangi on the East Coast, where Anglican mission began in the 1830s.
The ethos of this sprawling, largely rural diocese is open, informal, committed to partnership with Tikanga Maori, hospitable and welcoming of people from all backgrounds.
If you would like to know more about us the programmes we offer, particularly for young people, we'd love to hear from you.
+John Bluck
ST JOHN'S CATHEDRAL
How to join our work of love
The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist in Napier is a place of resurrection, life and hope.
The people of St John's Cathedral are a living community sharing the Christian journey together.
You are welcome whether you come as a tourist, an occasional worshipper, a person seeking a spiritual journey, or a person seeking a spiritual home.
You are welcome to join the journey with us for a few moments or for a lifetime.
Cathedral people are community facing, seeking to respond to the needs of our city, region and our Diocese of Waiapu.
Cathedral people worship God using the liturgy of Anglican tradition in a contemporary way, seeking and celebrating God's presence in music, mystery, word and sacrament.
We offer hospitality for worship, community gatherings, forums, celebrations and commemorations.