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Conversations That Matter: Darrell Bock
2026-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Journey Church, 1 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland, Auckland, 1051, New Zealand
CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER: Four Key Questions That Open Doors For Evangelism
Darrell Bock:
Darrell L. Bock is senior research professor of New Testament and executive director for cultural engagement at Dallas Theological Seminary. He has authored or edited more than 45 books, including Jesus According to Scripture: Restoring the Portrait from the Gospels and Jesus in Context: Background Readings for Gospel Study.
Sunday 14th June
7:00 – 9:00 pm
The Journey Church Auckland
1 Marewa Road, Greenlane

2026 Whangarei Hope Dinner
2026-06-13 18:00 - 21:00 | Distinction Hotel, 9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei, Northland, 0112, New Zealand
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories and updates from this life-changing work bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable women and children in South Asia.
Through healthcare, education, vocational training, and community empowerment, women are finding freedom and independence, while at-risk children are growing up safer, supported, and full of hope for the future. Cycles of poverty, abuse, and oppression are being broken.
An opportunity to support this transformative work will be shared during the evening. Come and discover how you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of “the least of these.”
Registration: $30 per person
RSVP by: June 9
Doors open at 6:00pm | Event begins at 6:30pm
Register: dfn.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/dinners-nz
Enquiries: info@dfn.org.nz
Registrations essential for catering purposes

Paihia Promise Keepers Men's Event
2026-06-13 10:00 | Paihia Baptist Church, 77 Williams Road, Paihia, Northland, 0200, New Zealand
Join the Paihia PK Men’s Event on Saturday 13 June, 10am to 1pm with delicious hot dogs, inspiring speakers to boost your faith in Jesus, and fun with friends! This Free Event is at Paihia Baptist Church.
Speakers Chris Bradley and PK’s Peter Meyer.
No registration required. Got Questions? Contact Chris 027 223 0850.
First come, first served: Hot dogs limited to 50. Koha donations are appreciated.
All men welcome.
This is a Paihia Combined Churches Event, supported by Promise Keepers NZ.

Faith and Whakapapa Wānanga – Wellington
2026-06-13 09:00 - 13:00 | Pathway Christian Centre, 1334A High Street, Taitā, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5011, New Zealand
You are warmly invited to join us for this important seminar with Henare Whaanga, as we explore the deep connections between faith and Te Ao Māori through the lens of Scripture.
Henare will unpack how a biblical worldview speaks into Te Ao Māori within today’s cultural landscape, equipping us to discern, engage, and honour cultural practices in a way that glorifies Christ. Together, we will consider how whakapapa and key Māori traditions can be understood, filtered, and harmonised with biblical truth—providing clarity for Christians seeking to navigate both worlds with wisdom and grace.
Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how whakapapa and faith intersect in the light of God’s Word.
LIMITED TO 60 SPACES
The Wānanga consists of 3 segments designed to ease whānau into the topic and create a safe space where we can kōrero face to face as a group on real but touchy issues.
9am – Session 1
10:15am – Morning Tea Break
10:30am – Session 2
11:45am – Lunch Provided
12:30pm – Session 3
Cost $10
9 AM – 1 PM
Saturday 13 June 2026
Pathway Christian Centre, Taitā, Lower Hutt
Register here:
https://shop.thinkingmatters.org.nz/products/faith-and-whakapapa-wellington

2026 Auckland Hope Dinner
2026-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington,, Auckland, Auckland, 1060, New Zealand
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories and updates from this life-changing work bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable women and children in South Asia.
Through healthcare, education, vocational training, and community empowerment, women are finding freedom and independence, while at-risk children are growing up safer, supported, and full of hope for the future. Cycles of poverty, abuse, and oppression are being broken.
An opportunity to support this transformative work will be shared during the evening. Come and discover how you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of “the least of these.”
Registration: $30 per person
RSVP by: June 5
2Doors open at 6:30pm | Event begins at 7:00pm
Register: dfn.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/dinners-nz
Enquiries: info@dfn.org.nz

2026 Auckland HOPE Dinner
2026-06-12 18:30 - 21:00 | Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre, 58 Waipuna Road, Mount Wellington,, Auckland, Auckland, 1060, New Zealand
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories and updates from this life-changing work bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable women and children in South Asia.
Through healthcare, education, vocational training, and community empowerment, women are finding freedom and independence, while at-risk children are growing up safer, supported, and full of hope for the future. Cycles of poverty, abuse, and oppression are being broken.
An opportunity to support this transformative work will be shared during the evening. Come and discover how you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of “the least of these.”
Registration: $30 per person
RSVP by: June 5
Doors open at 6:30pm | Event begins at 7:00pm
Register: dfn.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/dinners-nz
Enquiries: info@dfn.org.nz
Registrations essential for catering purposes.

Marriage Retreat – June 12th to 14th
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | El Rancho, 58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach, Wellington, 5036, New Zealand
Invest
Invest in the most important relationship you will ever have with another person.
Refresh
Refresh the love and intimacy that is vital to the success of your relationship.
Strengthen
Strengthen the unique bond you have with each other, as you explore what does and doesn’t work well for you as a couple.
Enrich
Enrich your relationship as you enjoy one on one time together in a fun, relaxed environment.
Renew
With an open mind, your marriage can be renewed and transformed to a level you never thought possible.
What to Expect…
You can expect a fun, relaxed environment.
To get the most out of the retreat we offer main sessions with a mix of informative teaching by Matt and Belinda Stott, a time of worship and a bit of fun with our MCs.
A range of optional workshops are available led by our team, who are passionate about healthy relationships. You choose what works for you!
Our desire is for you to walk away feeling absolutely looked after, so we provide top-notch meals, including a candle-lit dinner where you will be served by our hosting team, enjoy live music and have the opportunity for a dance afterwards.
To make sure you can maximise your time away together, we offer several fun dating opportunities; dancing, movies, our very own escape room, archery, rock climbing and of course there is plenty of opportunity to explore the beauty of Waikanae!
There are local reserves, gorgeous beaches, great cafés and local museums, check out further options here.
Throughout the retreat we also run our own café with FREE barista-made coffee!
Our team is made up of caring individuals who have a passion for enriching marriages. Their aim is to both nurture and support couples, as well as be available for couples to meet with.
There will also be an experienced team available to pray with you and support you where you’re at in your journey.
12th to 14th June 2026
El Rancho, Waikanae
Find out more and register at:
https://www.elrancho.co.nz/Our+Events/Marriage+Retreat.html

2026 Waikato HOPE Dinner
2026-06-11 18:30 - 21:00 | The Ridge, 101 Great South Road, Ohaupo, Waikato, 3803, New Zealand
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories and updates from this life-changing work bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable women and children in South Asia.
Through healthcare, education, vocational training, and community empowerment, women are finding freedom and independence, while at-risk children are growing up safer, supported, and full of hope for the future. Cycles of poverty, abuse, and oppression are being broken.
An opportunity to support this transformative work will be shared during the evening. Come and discover how you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of “the least of these.”
Registration: $30 per person
RSVP by: June 4
Doors open at 6:00pm | Event begins at 6:30pm
Register: dfn.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/dinners-nz
Enquiries: info@dfn.org.nz
Registrations essential for catering purposes

2026 Tauranga HOPE Dinner
2026-06-10 18:30 | Mecure Tauranga, 29 Brown Street, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3110, New Zealand
Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories and updates from this life-changing work bringing hope, dignity, and opportunity to vulnerable women and children in South Asia.
Through healthcare, education, vocational training, and community empowerment, women are finding freedom and independence, while at-risk children are growing up safer, supported, and full of hope for the future. Cycles of poverty, abuse, and oppression are being broken.
An opportunity to support this transformative work will be shared during the evening. Come and discover how you can help make a lasting difference in the lives of “the least of these.”
Registration: $30 per person
RSVP by: June 3
Date: 10th June 2026
Doors open at 6:00pm | Event begins at 6:30pm
Register: dfn.org.nz/events/upcoming-events/dinners-nz
Enquiries: info@dfn.org.nz

WHAT IN HELL? – Dan Paterson – Christchurch The Forge
2026-06-05 19:15 - 2026-06-06 21:00 | Rutland Street Church, 2 Rutland Street, St Albans, Christchurch, Canterbury, 8014, New Zealand
WHAT IN ‘HELL’? Has The Church Misunderstood Hell? – Dan Paterson (of Questioning Christianity, Australia), talks about Hell, and how his personal views have shifted from the traditional position of ‘Eternal Conscious Torment’ to ‘Conditional Immortality’ – hear Dan make his case, and debate this view with him and see if it stands up to scrutiny!
June 5 7:15pm – 9:00 pm
Rutland Street Church
12 Rutland Street, St Albans, Christchurch

Marriage Retreat - June 5th to 7th 2026
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-07 | El Rancho, 58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach, Wellington, 5036, New Zealand
Invest
Invest in the most important relationship you will ever have with another person.
Refresh
Refresh the love and intimacy that is vital to the success of your relationship.
Strengthen
Strengthen the unique bond you have with each other, as you explore what does and doesn’t work well for you as a couple.
Enrich
Enrich your relationship as you enjoy one on one time together in a fun, relaxed environment.
Renew
With an open mind, your marriage can be renewed and transformed to a level you never thought possible.
What to Expect…
You can expect a fun, relaxed environment.
To get the most out of the retreat we offer main sessions with a mix of informative teaching by Matt and Belinda Stott, a time of worship and a bit of fun with our MCs.
A range of optional workshops are available led by our team, who are passionate about healthy relationships. You choose what works for you!
Our desire is for you to walk away feeling absolutely looked after, so we provide top-notch meals, including a candle-lit dinner where you will be served by our hosting team, enjoy live music and have the opportunity for a dance afterwards.
To make sure you can maximise your time away together, we offer several fun dating opportunities; dancing, movies, our very own escape room, archery, rock climbing and of course there is plenty of opportunity to explore the beauty of Waikanae!
There are local reserves, gorgeous beaches, great cafés and local museums, check out further options here.
Throughout the retreat we also run our own café with FREE barista-made coffee!
Our team is made up of caring individuals who have a passion for enriching marriages. Their aim is to both nurture and support couples, as well as be available for couples to meet with.
There will also be an experienced team available to pray with you and support you where you’re at in your journey.
5th – 7th June 2026
El Rancho, Waikanae
Find out more and register at:
https://www.elrancho.co.nz/Our+Events/Marriage+Retreat.html

Kiwicall Markets
2026-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Kaurihohore Public Hall, 6 Apoto Road, Whangarei, New Zealand
Markets with performers on stage as well. Event run by Kiwisong
http://www.kiwisong.org

Impact Bible Conference 2026
2026-05-29 08:00 - 2026-06-01 17:00 | Riverbend Bible Church, 354 Te Aute Road, Pukahu, Hawkes Bay, 4172, New Zealand
The aim of Impact Bible Conference is drawn from Jesus’ words in John 17:17, “Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.” That is why, each year at Impact, you will find sound and gifted speakers, from all over the world, expositionally and exceptionally preaching that truth. You will also find new and old believers, also from all over the world, seeking to learn and live out that truth.
Since the first conference was held in 1998, the Lord has used this ministry in many ways. He continues to grow the conference and use it to make an impact on those who attend—from bringing many to salvation, to transforming lives from spiritual apathy to passion for His glory, to refocussing hearts and minds on His person and will. As a church, it is a consistent opportunity to joyfully serve other believers from many churches and locations.
So, come and join us at Impact as we worship the Lord through the hearing of His word, the singing of His praises and fellowship with one another.
Speakers:
Carl Hargrove – co-founder of the African Revitalization Centre
Andre Bay – Pastor, Shore Baptist Church, Auckland
Matthew Johnston -Pastor, Riverbend Bible Church, Hastings
Cost:
FREE
Date:
29th May – 1st June 2026
Venue:
Riverbend Bible Church
354 Te Aute Road
Hastings, Hawkes Bay
Registration required.
Register at:
https://impactconference.org.nz/register

Neurodiversity in the Church Workshop Auckland
2026-05-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Neurocollective NZ Office, 5 Tide Close, Mount Wellington,, Auckland, Auckland, 1060, New Zealand
Neurodiverse? Neurodivergent? Inclusion? Belonging?
What does it all mean — and why does it matter to us as Christians?
An estimated 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent — living with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more. But too often, our churches aren’t places where they feel seen, heard, or truly at home.
Join us for an inspiring and practical in-person workshop with Staci McLean, founder of The Neurocollective NZ, Christian author, and passionate advocate for inclusive worship and community.
With warmth, insight, and real-life stories, Staci offers a compassionate workshop from both personal and theological perspectives—helping us better understand, support, and celebrate neurodivergent individuals and families in our faith spaces.
Who should come?
Church staff, volunteers, kids ministry leaders, youth pastors, worship teams, families, and anyone passionate about inclusion, faith, and belonging.
What you’ll gain:
Clear explanations of neurodiversity and key terms
Practical ideas for access, inclusion, and belonging
Tools to support neurodivergent individuals and families
Encouragement for creating inclusive worship spaces
A fresh, faith-filled view: neurodiversity as a gift, not a deficit
Time for Q&A – and so much more!
Staci McLean is the founder and director of The Neurocollective NZ, an organisation dedicated to creating spaces where everyone truly belongs through advocacy, education, and support for neurodivergent individuals, families, churches and Christian organisations. An experienced speaker, and author of ‘A Place where I Belong – Neurodiversity and the Church’, Staci works closely with churches, and organisations to promote understanding, accessibility, and belonging for those with neurodivergent experiences.
Purchase tickets at:
https://events.humanitix.com/neurodiversity-in-the-church-workshop-auckland-6ulw6ypw
