New Zealand: 2025 End of Year Event: Cerebrating Community and Achievement

December 14, 2025
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On 13 December, the 2025 End of Year Event gathered the community for an evening of gratitude, recognition, and festivity, highlighting achievements and unity.

The evening began with background music by Angelo Rosalyn Bergaintinos and a welcome from MC Geoffrey Fyers. Pastor Singh offered the opening prayer, followed by a musical welcome from the Heavenly Top Gun Missionaries. Kenji Watanabe, Chairman of Peace Federations, gave opening remarks.

A slideshow showcased the year’s highlights from UPF, WFWP, WSFF, Youth, and FFWPU.

Awards were presented to Ata and Tony, and appreciation was given to Anne and Kishor Pala, an AFP couple.  Mrs Anne Pala shared testimonies. Celebrations included a song by Jessa and a Tongan dance by Rachel, Anna, and Moana.

Matapa Shelley, WFWP NZ President, prayed before a potluck dinner. The evening featured spontaneous entertainment and closed with raffles and remarks from Leon Pogoni of WSFF.
This event reflected the community’s achievements and spirit, inspiring all to continue their service into the new year.