Hoani Parata Lecture

The Theology Programme at the University of Otago and Selwyn College Te Maru Pūmanawaare pleased to present the third annual Hoani Parata Lecture to honour Reverend CanonHoani Parata (1881–1928), the first Māori resident at Te Maru Pūmanawa. The topic of the lecture this year will be “Uncovering an extraordinary life:...

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Puaka Matariki 2024

Kia Ora Tatou, in addition to our regular Sunday services we will be having some special Matariki services. These will be candlelit contemplative services each with their own theme. Each service will be followed by supper and mulled wine in the hall, we would love to see you there.

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Arnold Spencer Smith Remembrance 2024

Kia Ora all, Saturday March 9th 2024 marks the 108th anniversary of the death of Rev. Arnold Spencer-Smith Antarctic explorer, Padre and Photographer to the Ross Sea Party of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. Coming up this week on Saturday the 9th of March at 5:00 PM we have...

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