As Te Raranga portrays, we seek to weave together the distinctives and strengths of both Maori and Pakeha, listening to and learning from our story as the nation of Aotearoa, honouring Tangata Whenua; welcoming all nations and cultures; moving forward together as the diverse yet united church across the city.
The bicultural strand draws strength from matua George Ehau and Peter Hira, and tangata tiriti Donald Scott.
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Our journey to Waitangi 2015
February 18, 2015Over the last few years at South West Baptist we have begun a journey to …
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The danger of the single story
February 11, 2014Arriving in America as a young college student, Chimamanda Adichie realised that she was viewed …
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2014 in Aotearoa
January 28, 20142014 is upon us, a year of great significance and expectation. Next week we celebrate …
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Identity
October 23, 2013Last week’s hui at Northcity church was a great opportunity to listen to and reflect …
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Listening to the story
October 9, 2013An amazing week in the beautiful city of Christchurch, 25 degrees one day, then plummeting …