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If you're thinking of heading to College or University next year, we've got some friends we'd love to introduce you to. 

Auckland

University of Auckland
The MacLaurin Chaplaincy
18 Princess St, Central Auckland
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Lead Chaplain: Andrew Saunders
Email: a.saunders@auckland.ac.nz
mobile: 021 667 961
Phone: 09 373 7599 Ext:84161

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The MacLaurin Ecumenical Chaplaincy exists to enrich the life of Te Whare Wananga o Tamaki Makaurau, the University of Auckland and its community. It serves the whole University community, working with others for the common good of society, integrity of creation and justice for all.

The Chaplains facilitate and support many of the 16 different Christian clubs and societies that are affiliated to the University of Auckland. Some of these are churches like Uni Church, while others are student led groups like TSCF (five groups including Christian Union), Navigators and Student Life.


There is a chapel that seats 100 plus and an associated hall with space for up to fifty students to study - with adjoining offices, kitchen and toilets.
Massey University
Chaplaincy Lounge
MBS1.17 (Lower Level of Massey Business School)
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Lead Chaplain: Ricky Waters
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Email: chaplain.auckland@massey.ac.nz 
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The  Chaplaincy Lounge is a space where students can make tea / coffee, heat their lunch and chat, sometimes with the Chaplains when they are available. They currently have  7  Volunteer Chaplains  and  5  Associate Chaplains (one of whom is a Labrador, and one a 7 month old human).
The Chaplaincy currently offers:

  • We will offer Bible Study, Prayer, Christian Fellowship / Worship activities as desired and work alongside the other faith based clubs.
  • Free bread and buns on a Tuesday (thanks to a local church)
  • Free fruit and veggies on a Wednesday (courtesy of Kiwi Harvest)
  • A weekly ‘English Corner’ to help International Students with conversational English.
  • Day trips and facilitate ‘Dinner with a Kiwi Family’ (through local churches) with this group.
  • A monthly Drop-in at the Student Accommodation Village – providing Pancakes & Conversation.
  • ‘Engaging with Religious Diversity’ Workshops to both staff and students (leaders)  4 times each year.​
Unitec
Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre
(Building 159, Mt Albert Campus)
Lead Chaplain: Ricky Waters
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Email: chaplains@unitec.ac.nz
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Group meetings: Bible study, Prayer, English conversation, Meditation, study groups, Catholic Mass, Students Christian clubs.
We offer ‘Engaging with Religious Diversity’ Workshops for staff PD and for student interest (sometimes within a specific cohort / class of students) and are an active part of the Unitec Wellbeing Network.
We still have the Multifaith Chaplaincy Centre  (Bldg 159 on the Mt Albert campus) which can be used for drop-ins and conversations. And continues to be the ‘base’ for Chaplains.
Our multi-faith chaplaincy includes 7  Volunteer Chaplains and  3  Associate Chaplains.

Waikato

University of Waikato
Ecumenical Chaplain

Brother Andrew McKean
Email: andrew.mckean@waikato.ac.nz
Phone: 07 858 5654 or 022 066 9783
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Student groups that meet regularly in the Lady Goodfellow Chapel, Hamilton, include:
  • Thinking Matters
  • Student Life
  • TSCF (Tertiary Students’ Christian Fellowship)
  • ISM (International Student Ministries)
  • WaiCath (Waikato Catholic Students’ Group)
Note that these groups generally meet only during A and B Trimester teaching weeks.

Wellington

Diocese of Wellington
​Anglican Youth Movement Wellington
​Contact: Tama Bucknell
Email: tama@anglicanmovement.nz

​Victoria University of Wellington
Victoria University Anglican and Ecumencial Chaplaincy
Ramsey House, 8 Kelburn Parade, Kelburn
Contact: John Dennison  
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Email: John.Dennison@vuw.ac.nz
Phone: 04 463 5499 or 022 104 2986
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Contact: Melanie (Mel) Mckenzie
Ecumenical chaplain
02102704835
​mel.mckenzie@vuw.ac.nz
Chaplaincy VUW offers pastoral and spiritual care to VUW students and staff. Ramsey House (our base) includes a cafe space where koha tea and coffee are served, a spacious living room, chapel, and a well-stocked theological library.
Our services include:

  • Midday prayer: weekdays (except Wednesday) at 12pm
  • Midweek worship and Communion: Wednesdays at 12pm, followed by koha lunch (vegetarian).
  • ​​Contemplative Prayer: Fridays at 8am, Taize worship used. Followed by breakfast.


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'I’m John, and I lead the team here at Chaplaincy VUW. So much of my story has to do with University life – I studied here at VUW, and returned here in 2010 to lecture and teach, mostly in Literature. I’ve been a chaplain at Koha since 2012, and feel absolutely privileged to serve at Vic. There’s a heap of things Chaplains do—pastoral care, crisis support, life conversations, and so on; but the heart of my work is making room for others to meet with Jesus, and begin their pilgrimage of trust. God bless.'​
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'Kia ora all, I'm Mel McKenzie and you can find me at Ramsey House on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  I'm the Ecumenical Chaplain at Victoria ("ecumenical" meaning fostering relationships across churches or different denominations). My background is working in politics, as a lawyer in refugee family reunification and community work in the local church, so I'm always up for a yarn about the big issues kicking around or whatever things are facing students at the moment. I get heaps of joy from talking with staff and students about their  stories, their passions and what's happening in their spiritual life.'

Massey University
2nd Floor Student Services
Phone: 04 801 5799 ext 63775

chaplaincy@massey.ac.nz
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Chaplain: Mark Henderwood
Email: m.henderwood@massey.ac.nz

Associate Chaplain: Alice Wood
alicespiritualdirector@gmail.com
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We recognise the world we live live in is diverse and each of us is spiritually, emotionally and physically unique. Sometimes there are questions or concerns a doctor or anyone else may not be able to address. The chaplaincy is on campus to listen to those concerns. We are here to come alongside and encourage students at this stage of life, as well as offering spiritual support for the staff at Massey.

Many of our campus chaplains are volunteers who willingly give their time to support students. We provide opportunities for learning, dialogue and celebration, as well as a link to faith communities. 

Our new Sacred Space is in the Well-Being Hub opposite the library. Offering silence, spiritual exercises and spiritual direction to all, Wednesday term time 12:30 – 1:30pm.​
More details about what's happening at the Massey Chaplaincy Space can be found here.

Nelson

Diocese of Nelson
Contact: Brad Wood (Youth Enabler)
Email: youth@nelsonanglican.nz
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Bishopdale Theological College
BTC Internships
Interns complete a one-year Diploma in Christian Studies (DipCS), majoring in Christian Leadership. This is a full-year course with two semesters; we do not offer a mid-year intake. Each week, students complete fifteen hours of supervised ministry, spend five hours in supervision, mentoring and reflection, and complete another twenty hours of theological and biblical study in order to develop foundations that will support effective, sustainable ministry.

​Contact: Jude Saxon (Internship Enabler)
Email: jude@bishopdale.ac.nz
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AYMQ Scholarship Programme
The AYMQ Scholarship Programme is aimed at people wanting to study to do Youth Ministry in the Anglican Church.

-Applicants are able to choose from a range of courses at either Laidlaw or Bishopdale Theological College.
-Location options include: Christchurch, Nelson and Auckland.
-Options include Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelors Degrees.
-Anglican Studies are part of this programme.
-You will attend two retreats each year as well as your study

Contact us for more information!

Christchurch

Diocese of Christchurch
Young Adults Ministry Developer
Samantha Mould


​University of Canterbury Chaplains
Stowe Campbell
Associate Ecumenical Chaplain
stowe.campbell@canterbury.ac.nz
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Lincoln University Chaplains
Rev Sampson Knight
Senior Chaplain
sampson.knight@lincoln.ac.nz
or Lincoln Anglican/Rolleston Church - revsampsonnz@gmail.com
021 335 168 / 03 423 051
​Ani Kartikasari
Associate Chaplain
ani.kartikasari@lincoln.ac.nz
022 619 6922
03 423 0515

Graeme Young
Associate Chaplain
graeme.marion@xtra.co.nz
021 0320 115
03 423 0515
Flora Wang
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Assistant Chaplain
flora.wang@lincolnuni.ac.nz
03 423 0515

Jono Williams
Assistant Chaplain
jono.williams@lincoln.ac.nz
03 4230515
AYMQ Scholarship Programme
The AYMQ Scholarship Programme is aimed at people wanting to study to do Youth Ministry in the Anglican Church.

-Applicants are able to choose from a range of courses at either Laidlaw or Bishopdale Theological College.
-Location options include: Christchurch, Nelson and Auckland.
-Options include Certificates, Diplomas and Bachelors Degrees.
-Anglican Studies are part of this programme.
-You will attend two retreats each year as well as your study

Contact us for more information!

Dunedin

Diocese of Dunedin
​The Anglican Diocese of Dunedin Young Adults Group
A fortnightly group for young adults aged 18-35.
Contact John Graveston youth@calledsouth.org.nz
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University of Otago 
​The Otago Polytechnic Chaplaincy works in conjunction with the Otago University.
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Chaplain details are below

The Otago Campus Chaplains offer a ministry of support and care to students of all faiths and none. The chaplains are located in the heart of the campus. The Upper Room is situated on the mezzanine floor of the main Union Building. There is also a multi-faith room for prayer and meditation.
 
The chaplains are here for you. We believe education should be about the formation of the whole person, body, mind, and soul. We will journey with you as you become more fully the person God has created you to be. We do this through:
 • Listening to you and caring for you
 • Providing pastoral counselling during the tough times
 • Discussing the big questions of life with you
 • Advocating for you in difficult situations
 • Offering opportunities to learn about faith and its interface with every part of life
 • Helping to create a supportive, safe, vibrant campus for you to grow and learn
Contact us to find out more!
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Chaplain
Rev. Dr. Jordan Redding
027 428 5234
jordan.redding@otago.ac.nz
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Chaplain
Rev. Olivia Dawson
021 195 3023
olivia.dawson@otago.ac.nz
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Māori Chaplain
Dr. Helen Papuni
027 789 4516
maori.chaplain@otago.ac.nz

Otago Polytech 
​Otago University and Otago Polytechnic Chaplain
Steve Downey
Mobile: 021338800
Email: chaplain@op.ac.nz
Phone: (03) 479 3743 (ask for the chaplain)
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​The Otago Polytechnic Chaplaincy works in conjunction with the Otago University.

At Otago Polytechnic, we offer 1-to-1 or group appointments which can meet:
  • In a private room dedicated to chaplaincy
  • In the ‘Hub’ with couches/chairs/tables/bean bags and a café.
  • In our prayer room (which can be used by individuals anytime)
We have Christian (Ecumenical), Catholic, Muslim and Māori chaplains. The chaplaincy is well-integrated with the rest of the student services at OP.  We believe that addressing our students’ mental, physical, social, academic and spiritual/faith needs are all essential.  Our chaplains are usually out-and-about at events and mingling around campus so they’re very accessible and easy to spot.
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