Noho Marae – Te Maungarongo Marae (Ōhope)
You are invited to a weekend immersion to hear, engage, and reflect on our story in Aotearoa. And where better to learn about the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Aka Puahou, and our bicultural journey than at the national Presbyterian church marae: Te Maungarongo Marae at the sparkling Ōhope beach. We have wonderful…
Cost: $220 (includes food and accommodation on the marae). If you choose to stay off-site, you will need to meet the extra cost. Travel costs not included. Special dietary needs will need to be self-provided.
Event Information
You are invited to a weekend immersion to hear, engage, and reflect on our story in Aotearoa. And where better to learn about the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Aka Puahou, and our bicultural journey than at the national Presbyterian church marae: Te Maungarongo Marae at the sparkling Ōhope beach.
We have wonderful kaiako teaching and guiding us through the weekend: Rev Dr Murray Rae (Theology Programme of the University of Otago), Rev Dr Wayne Te Kaawa (Presbyterian minister and senior lecturer at St Johns Theological College), Rev Tamiana Thrupp (Motoreta Te Aka Puahou).
(Numbers are strictly limited: registrations close Friday 21st August 2026)
Content covered includes:
- Reflections on the pōwhiri, the whenua and the wharenui
- Our Presbyterian Story: From Māori Mission to Te Aka Puahou
- The Aotearoa Story: Pākehā Missionaries and Māori Evangelists
- The Māori Prophets
- Te Hakari (Lord’s Supper)
- Quality time has been set aside to process and reflect on how what this means in your area of ministry.
KCML Facilitator
Rev Dr Andrew Nicol - Lecturer/Ministry Formation Coordinator
Register for Upcoming Training Events
- 11 September 2026Noho Marae – Te Maungarongo Marae (Ōhope)
Register Your Interest
Related Resources
AI and Spiritual Life – Dr. Stephen Garner
With backgrounds in both theology and computer science, Dr Stephen Garner has 25 years experience working in the area of digital theology, focusing on living
AI and the Christian Life – Appreciative Insights on the Use of AI: Matt Ensor
Matt Ensor is a leading speaker on AI in New Zealand, working with organisations, boards, and groups to help them understand and use AI in
Dr. Stephen Garner: What’s next? Robot preachers and worship leaders?
With backgrounds in both theology and computer science, Dr Stephen Garner has 25 years experience working in the area of digital theology, focusing on living
Hewitson Library
Hewitson Library provides an impressively wide collection of books and resources for anyone in the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. There is no fee