Upoko O Te Ika

Upoko O Te Ika

Te Hui Amorangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika refers to the lower and western regions of the North Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand. According to a 2001 census there were approximately 14,000 Maori Anglicans living in the region.

Te Upoko o Te Ika is one of five "Hui Amorangi", or episcopal units, that comprise "Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa", the Maori Anglican Church in New Zealand.

There are several "rohe", or ministry units, within "Te Hui Amorangi o Te Upoko o Te Ika", namely
* Poneke,
* Manwatu-Rangitikei,
* Rimutaka-ki-Muritai,
* Whitireia,
* Taranaki-ki-te-Tonga, and
* Taranaki.

The Bishop of Te Upoko o Te Ika is The Right Reverend Muru Walters, MA, Dip Ed, LTh (Aot), Adv Dip Tchg, PGD (Arts), and the administrator is Mrs L. Walters.


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