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New Zealand’s First Christmas Recalled

The Anglican Church, working with ecumenical partners, is planning extensive 2014 celebrations to mark the bicentenary of the first recorded proclamation of the Christian Gospel held in New Zealand, conducted by Reverend Samuel Marsden at Oihi Bay on 25 December 1814. Two events  will take place at Rangihoua Heritage Park. The first on 21st December […]