History

  • By the time Bishop Selwyn arrived in 1841, CMS missionaries had been at work for more than 30 years. There were mission stations in the Bay of Islands, Kaitaia, the Waikato... more»
  • The first Christian church service in New Zealand was held on Christmas Day 1814 at Oihi, Rangihoua Bay, Bay of Islands. The Revd Samuel Marsden's sermon was translated by Ruatara... more»