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September 12, 2025
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Holy Trinity seeks mediation after departures Representatives of Devonport’s troubled Holy Trinity Anglican parish have met with a mediator, aiming to rebuild after the departure of dozens of parishioners due to changes in direction imposed by new vicar Chris Murphy. “Vestry [the governing body of the parish] is taking the current circumstances at Holy
Trinity seriously and, with the blessing of the Bishop of Auckland, is seeking to address various concerns by appointing a mediator,” the congregation was told in a recent update from church wardens on behalf of the vestry. The mediator would work initially with the vestry and “in time” with the wider church family and community.
“To that end, we met with an independent professional mediator to scope a restorative process with a view to rebuilding foundations and moving forward together with the Parish.” The communication said: “It is fair to say that for some, the last few months have To page 5
Home of the hits! TGS singers create online buzz
Crowdpleasers... Takapuna Grammar’s (from left) Zara Ahmed, Kaitlyn Darroch and Nina Sinclair with the prize their Leonessa choir won for Best Performance in Te reo Māori at the Big Sing Finale. The choir’s heartfelt version of “Te Iwi E” won media attention and thousands of views online. Full story, pages 38-39.