Welcome
This is the website for and about Quakers (The Religious Society of Friends) in Aotearoa New Zealand. We often refer to ourselves as "Friends". Quakers are often involved in a range of current social issues. Our worship is generally silent, with some spoken ministry.
- Find out about our beliefs and practices in the About Quakers section,
- Learn about our current work in Concerns,
- See what our active Quaker Groups are doing,
- Discover what's on in Events,
- Read some of our Publications, or
- Contact us and find your nearest Meeting.
Quaker News
Christchurch Monthly Meeting New Zealand, seeking Resident Friends.
Posted: 19 April 08
Christchurch, New Zealand
We are seeking Resident Friends from October 2009 for one year. Free accommodation for 2 people in exchange for duties of approximately 10-15 hours per week in Meeting House and garden. Preference will be given to those who are members or attenders of the Religious Society of Friends and will participate in the life of our Meeting. Skills needed include, good communication, an ability to work without supervision and a reasonable level of fitness. This is an ongoing need, so if you are interested in future years please let us know. For further information please write to Rosemary Tredgold 367 Ridge Rd. R.D. 2 Christchurch 7672 New Zealand. Or email tredgold@clear.net.nz
Funeral Instructions Information
Posted: 6 February 08
Consider using this form by filling in the appropriate details, and handing it to an Elder of your Meeting.
Download the form:
Funeral instructions 2008-01-18.doc
House available for rent at the Settlement
Posted: 6 February 08
Quaker Settlement, Whanganui
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR RENT At the Quaker Settlement in Whanganui. 3-bedroom house, unfurnished, quiet, with garden and carport. Large lounge overlooking private patio. New drapery on all windows, freshly painted inside and out. An opportunity to live in a Quaker based community with 17 acres and a seminar centre. Community swimming pool and veggie gardens. Wonderful family friendly space. Only 5 minutes drive to downtown. Whanganui has a moderate climate, encompasses sandy beaches and the Whanganui River. Excellent high schools, and UCOL for advanced education. Superior city art gallery and many studios. One of the best regional museums. Rent is $158 per week. Contact Anne Mohrdieck for details at 06-345-6959.
Peace Tax Seven Newsletter
Posted: 5 February 08
The Peace Tax Seven are a group of people in Britain who are refusing to pay taxes for war purposes. Their case is to go to the ECHR (European Court of Human Rights).
Download the: PT7 News June 2007.pdf [107KB]
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Recently updated
QPS Anzac Weekend Seminar 2008
updated 23 April 08
There will be three speakers to lead the discussions: Barry Coates of Oxfam New Zealand on “Water and Poverty”; Jonathan Fletcher of Christian World Service, NZ on “Waste and Poverty” Rosemary Morrow, teacher and practitioner of permaculture, from Australia on “Permaculture and Poverty”.
AVP Basic Workshop - Creating Peaceful Pathways
updated 19 April 08
This experiential workshop seeks to assist people in personal growth and positive choices through a programme that presents new and creative ways of responding to conflict situations.
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