The faith we have

The faith we have

Despite popular belief, I am confident that humans are good at faith. We have faith that the sky won’t fall and that gravity will hold us to the earth. We have faith that our employer…

Do not give up

As the year draws to a close, amid the chaos of exams, final assemblies, the classic Christmas work do, and the hustle and bustle of Christmas gift purchases, there is, I believe, a desire to…

The interests of others

Through my role at Zion I have had the opportunity to interact with and work alongside some of the most incredible people. I have both heard about and seen the mahi of groups like Ko…

A time for everything

The year 2025, so far it seems, has been a year that has knocked people around. Between the cost of living and job insecurity, individuals and families alike are struggling to find that silver lining…

Supporting our leader

I love Te Awamutu and genuinely believe that it is not only one of the best places in the world, but that it is inhabited by some of the most incredible people in the world….

Ngā Roto: a sacred reflection

Lake Ngā Roto is tapu (sacred) to our local mana whenua and is cherished by the wider community, and it’s not hard to see why. Historically Ngā Roto provided settlers with seasonal opportunities to fish…

In the interest of others

In a recent article in The News, Jesse Wood described the newly redeveloped Te Awamutu Presbyterian Church as a “central asset” to our community. Thanks to the generosity of gifts, pledges, insurance, donations, and grants,…