Matariki is a real taonga. A season between seasons. It arrives between final harvesting of crops from the previous year and planting for the new season ahead. It’s not difficult to see how beautifully this parallels with the spiritual customs of remembrance of those...

Exciting News to ShareVisionwest Waka Whakakitenga is pleased to announce that, as of 30 June 2026, Iosis has formally become part of the Visionwest whānau.  In welcoming Iosis into the whānau, Visionwest receives a rich taonga of Baptist care, community connection,...

We’re proud to celebrate the appointment of Stephen Parker as an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours, recognising his outstanding and sustained service to governance and community across Aotearoa.Across New Zealand, the...