New Zealand: Third Annual Youth and Family Peace Day

The third annual Youth and Family Peace Day was held with great success on Saturday, 8 November 2025, at the Due Drop Event Centre, Sir Robinson Conference Centre. The event welcomed over 150 participants representing a variety of community, faith and cultural groups, celebrating unity and the importance of strong family foundations. The programme commenced at 1:00 pm with an …

New Zealand: Interfaith Initiatives Foster a Unified Culture of One Family Under God

The 2025 West Auckland Interfaith Prayers for Peace held on 18th October was a heartwarming and spiritually uplifting gathering that brought together diverse faith communities to affirm a shared commitment to peace. Attendees contributed through prayer, reflection, and cultural offerings, reinforcing the message that peace and love are central to all faith traditions.Appreciation was extended to the West Auckland Women’s Interfaith …

New Zealand: United for Peace – Celebrating Our Shared Humanity : International Day of Peace Commemorative Event

On 20 September 2025, approximately 40 people gathered at the Parnell Peace Embassy and the Auckland War Memorial Museum to mark the United Nations International Day of Peace. Organised by the Universal Peace Federation New Zealand, the event centred on the theme “United for Peace – Celebrating Our Shared Harmony”, and drew together religious leaders, faith communities, and ambassadors for …

New Zealand: We Stand Together with ShinChul, Shinheung, and Yume Missionaries to Respond to Heaven’s Love and Blessing

The HTG missionaries arrived in Auckland and were warmly received by continental and national leaders, along with HPHC members. After settling in, they joined a welcome lunch at the church headquarters, followed by a visit to the Holy Ground near the Domain and National Museum, where history was shared and a prayer offered. The group later enjoyed refreshments at a …

New Zealand: We are One Whanau under One God Confirmed

On 12 September, the Tumuaki (President) of Ratana Church hosted us at Double Tree by Hilton Auckland for a meeting, our first since the 2025 World Summit in Seoul. We discussed shared concerns and common values as one Whanau under one God. The church expressed gratitude for attending the world summit and Cheon Il Sanctum’s entrance ceremony last April. They …

New Zealand: Central Home Group Hoondok Meeting

The Central Home group Hoondok Meeting, hosted by the Lia and Robert family, gathered missionaries with Misao and Lily for a lunch filled with “Europpian Kiwi” hospitality from the Goijarts family. The group read from Hoondok’s “What Is Family?– Understanding the Meaning of Family” and enjoyed homemade Quiche and rhubarb cakes, making for a warm and meaningful midday gathering.