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New Zealand
24 St Stephens Avenue
Parnell
Auckland
New Zealand
1052
+64 9 307 6642
secretariat@upfnz.org
Chapter Secretary General
Geoffrey Fyers
Reflections on the International Leadership Conference in Seoul, Korea, August 2013
Comments by participants from New Zealand in the International Leadership Conference in Seoul, Korea, August 2013.
Day of Families Observed in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - Several very entertaining performances at the May 11 International Day of Families program in Auckland made it real celebration of the family. The entertainment complemented the insights by the speakers into the family and its importance. There was a warm atmosphere, and the speakers were easily able to make their points to the attentive crowd on this year's theme: Advancing Social Integration and Intergenerational Solidarity.
C. Craig: Address to World Summit 2013
Commentary on Peace, Security, and Human Development in the Pacific: A New Zealand Perspective
Interfaith Harmony Week Celebrated in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - New Zealand, like many countries, has become a melting pot of cultures and faiths. However, this multicultural environment has not always been harmonious, so a World Interfaith Harmony Week program on February 2 offered an opportunity to address this issue.
Day of Peace Observed in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - The UN International Day of Peace banner at UPF's forum in Auckland included many religious symbols showing the focus for this year's event on September 22. Representatives of diverse faith groups were included, because they have a great part to play in achieving sustainable peace, which was the theme for this year’s observance.
New Zealand Youth Attend an Empowerment Workshop
Taranaki, New Zealand - A Synergy and Empowerment Workshop July 6-10 at the Eltham Presbyterian Campsite in Taranaki launched the Youth Federation for World Peace in New Zealand. The 41 youths from various parts of New Zealand heard lectures, trained in Tong Il Moo Do martial arts, and enjoyed hiking and other outdoor activities.
UPF President Briefs New Zealand Ambassadors for Peace about UPF
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF President Dr. Thomas G. Walsh was welcomed to New Zealand with a pot-luck dinner on June 18. The following day he gave a report about developments in UPF and the activities in various nations. Ambassadors for Peace expressed interest in developing some of these approaches in New Zealand.
Day of Families Observed at a Cathedral in Parnell
Parnell, New Zealand - UPF and the Women's Federation for World Peace organized a celebration of the International Day of Families on May 12 at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Parnell, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand.
In Memoriam: Sir Peter Tapsell
Sir Peter Tapsell, 82, the first Maori Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, died in his sleep at his Ruatoria farm on April 5. He was an active Ambassador for Peace and member of UPF's Global Peace Council.
End-of-Year Program in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand held its end-of-year function on December 3. The program began in the garden at the Parnell Peace Embassy with an opening prayer by Ambassador for Peace Rev. Rob Mckay followed by a barbecue dinner. Then people moved into the main room of the Peace Embassy for musical entertainment and a program.
Interfaith Programs in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - Unificationists took part in two interfaith events in October 2011: prayers and readings on the Assisi Day of Prayer for World Peace and the end-of-year event of the Auckland Interfaith Council.
Tiotira Rauna Addresses New Zealand's Annual Voyaging Festival
Gisborne, New Zealand - Ambassador for Peace Tiotira Rauna represented UPF-New Zealand at the annual Te Unga Mai voyaging festival on October 8 at the Gisborne Conference Center. The commemoration of Captain James Cook’s arrival in 1769 “and the sad events that happened at that time” included interfaith readings by members of Presbyterian, Muslim, Anglican, Hindu and Baha’i faiths. Addressing the gathering on behalf of UPF-New Zealand, Tiotira Rauna expressed its belief that "peace is going to start in Oceania.” For more details click here.
Day of Peace Observed in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand organized a commemoration of the International Day of Peace on September 21 at the Maori Anglican Church meeting hall.
Distributing 'As a Peace Loving Global Citizen' in New Zealand
Poverty Bay, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand held a book launch of the Founder’s autobiography on August 26 at the home marae (Maori community centre) in Poverty Bay, East Coast, of Ambassador for Peace Tiopira Rauna.
Day of Families Observed in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - A gathering of over 100 people celebrated the UN International Day of Families with musical performances, sacred readings, and fellowship at the Jubilee Hall in Parnell, Auckland, on May 15.
Consultation in Auckland on a Proposed Interreligious Council at the UN
Auckland, New Zealand - UPF-New Zealand hosted a consultation on the proposal for an interfaith council at the United Nations during its Aug. 14, 2010, meeting.
Opening Plenary: Building a World of Universal Peace
ILC Korea 2010. Opening Plenary: Building a World of Universal Peace
Day of Peace in New Zealand
Mangere, New Zealand - The Day of Peace celebration was attended by 70 people from the Te Wananga O Aotearoa.
Maori Prayers Open Peace Tour Program in New Zealand
Manukau City, New Zealand - May 8 was an unseasonably wintry day in Auckland, but this did not stop a crowd of about 250 from gathering for the Global Peace Tour program in New Zealand.
Day of Peace in Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand - A Marae, a sacred place for the Maori people, was the site of music, dances, a martial arts demonstration, and prayers for peace.