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Nyasha joins the Council for the Anglican Women’s Studies Centre

June 8, 2021

Nyasha has been appointed as one of the two tikanga Pakeha Council, joining the Revd Val Riches. Tikanga Maori Council are the Revd Bettina Maxwell, and the Revd Ruihana Paenga. Tikanga Polynesia Council are Mrs Zita Reid and Ms Kelera Oli. The Revd Dr Nyasha Gumbeze Nyasha is an ordained priest in the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. She is the Vicar of St Michaels And All Angels Church in Henderson. She is married with two children. Nyasha and her family came from Zimbabwe 18 years ago. She attended Laidlaw College, St Johns Theological College, is a graduate of the University of Auckland and completed a Doctorate in Ministry in 2019 with Virginia Theological Seminary. Nyasha loves … [Read more...]

Filed Under: New Appointments, Pakeha Tagged With: Council

Vinaka Nai!

September 23, 2020

Nai Cokanasiga 'Sharing ideas from our different cultural backgrounds' will be one of the memories for Nai, as she ends her term on the Council. Nai Cokanasiga has been an active member of the Anglican Women in Ministry network, and attended many of the provincial hui. Bringing her experience at the House of Sarah in Fiji, her wide contacts and wisdom, Nai was an elected Councillor for four years. She has gently and thoughtfully upheld the women of tikanga Pasefika during her time with Anglican Women's Studies Centre.The Council will miss her kind and loving presence. Nai reports how much she enjoyed her time as a Councillor. 'I had so many learning experiences from all the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pasefika, Womens Stories, Talanoa Tagged With: Council, gift, Nai Cokanasiga, Pasefika

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