Manawa O Te Wheke

The Right Reverend Ngarahu Katene Bishop of Te Manawa o Te Wheke, giving a blessing.

Te Pihopatanga o Te Manawa o Te Wheke is an Episcopal polity (or Diocese) of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The Hui Amorangi (Diocese) extends from the Bombay Hills south of Auckland through to Taumarunui (The King Country). Te Manawa o Te Wheke is one of 5 Hui Amorangi (Episcopal units) that comprise Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa, the Māori Anglican Church in Aotearoa/New Zealand.

This Hui Amorangi (Diocese) has most recently become known for its liberal stance on Ordination, accepting candidates irrespective of Sexual Orientation. In 2011 at the annual Synod, the Hui Amorangi also formally rejected the proposed Anglican Covenant.

Ministry

There are 14 Rohe (regions) within Te Manawa o Te Wheke:

(Archdeaconry of Tamaki Hauraki)

• Tamaki Makaurau
• Hauraki
• Puaha o Waikato

(Archdeaconry of Te Tai Hauauru)

• Waikato
• Kirikiriroa
• Waitomo
• Rohe Potai

(Archdeaconry of Waiariki)

• Tauranga
• Te Puke
• Te Ngae
• Ohinemutu
• Tauponui-a-Tia

(Archdeaconry of Waiwhakaari)

• Mataatua
• Te Kaha

Ministry also takes place in:

• numerous prison, school and hospital chaplaincies
• relational ministries including Kahui Wāhine (women's ministry), Kahui Tane (men's ministry), and Kahui Rangatahi (youth ministry)

Structure

The Diocese is governed by the Hui Amorangi, a representative synod that meets annually. The Amorangi Whaiti executive meets several times a year, to discuss matters pertaining to the Hui Amorangi.

The Hui Amorangi comes under the Episcopal leadership of the Bishop of Te Manawa o Te Wheke The Right Reverend Ngarahu Katene. Bishop Katene was ordained (consecrated) as Bishop at Te Papa-i-o-uru Marae, Rotorua on 14 October 2006. Bishop Katene is the first elected Bishop of Te Manawa o Te Wheke.

The Administrator is Mr. Ron McGough. The Venerable Bert Karaka is Archdeacon Tamaki-Hauraki, overseeing the 3 northern Rohe. The Venerable Eru Beattie is Archdeacon of Te Tai Hauauru, overseeing the 4 western Rohe. Archdeacon Eru is also the Vicar General for the Diocese, acting as Shepherd in the absence of the Bishop. The Venerable Joe Huta is the Archdeacon of Waiariki, overseeing the 5 central Rohe. The Venerable Te Waaka Melbourne is Archdeacon of Waiwhakaari, overseeing the 2 eastern Rohe.

The Reverend Allan Hawea is the youth facilitator, identifying and nurturing young leaders across the region.

Religious titles
Preceded by Te Whakahuihui Vercoe 1992 - 2005	The Right Reverend Ngarahu Katene. Te Pihopa o Te Manawa o Te Wheke. 2006 - Present	Succeeded by Incumbent

External links

• Ministry Education Site
• Provincial Media Site
• Provincial Synod Site