General Synod 2006: The Powhiri

May 8, 2006

The 57th session of the General Synod opened on Sunday, May 7, in Christchurch. The General Synod, held biennially, is the "parliament" of the Three Tikanga Church, responsible for it’s policies and doctrines.

This General Synod began with a powhiri in front of the Christchurch Cathedral, were several hundred people gathered to brave the cold weather. The powhiri include vibrant performances by a local kapa haka group, St Michael’s Church School, and concluded with Eucharist Service inside the Cathedral, backed by the Cathedral choir.