What began as two damp, unused rooms beneath Cashmere Presbyterian Church has become a thriving second-hand bookshop. The Book Cellar brings neighbours together, gives books a new life and creates opportunities for connection, conversation and community.

For over 30 years, St Andrew’s Epsom has been growing fresh produce for the Auckland City Mission. With new generations of volunteers getting involved, the community garden continues to flourish, now with two new apple trees.

Island Bay Presbyterian Church is discovering what creation care can look like in its own neighbourhood, helping bring people together to care for a piece of unused Council land on Tiber Street – and imagining how the idea could grow beyond this one place.

After more than two years of patient advocacy, Papanui Baptist is preparing to help establish a community fruit-tree planting in a neighbourhood park – together with local students and Christchurch City Council.

Christ Church Ellerslie’s church whānau and wider community came together to rejuvenate the church grounds, planting native species to support birds, insects and other urban wildlife.

A little winter rain didn't stop 40 volunteers from local churches and youth groups planting 1,000 native trees at the Regenesis Project in Ōtautahi Christchurch. A day of conservation, connection and community spirit brought people together to care for creation and one another.

Members of St Christopher’s Tawa joined the Willowbank Reserve Care Group for a Service Sunday, working on both sides of the local streams to weed, plant and care for this much-loved community reserve.

Monthly Eco Kids sessions at Onewa Christian Community are giving children opportunities to explore God's creation through hands-on activities, creative projects, and outdoor adventures. Along the way, they're learning about the natural world, discovering practical ways to care for the environment, and growing as young kaitiaki of God's creation.

As part of World Vision's 40 Hour Challenge, the Good News Project 2026 gave young people from churches in Auckland and Christchurch a taste of hands-on conservation, discovering how caring for creation is one way to put their faith into action.

Members of Albany Presbyterian Church recently explored the Fernhill Escarpment in Albany, guided by knowledgeable botanists who helped them discover the richness of Aotearoa’s native bush—from towering podocarps like rimu and kahikatea to tiny ground-cover plants often overlooked. The walk deepened participants’ appreciation of the natural world and reminded them that learning to love and understand creation is the first step toward caring for it.

On 1 March 2026, twenty Kāpiti Anglicans walked a Lenten pilgrimage from Kenakena through the Waikanae Estuary to Ōtaihanga Domain, reflecting on the deep roots of faith on the Kāpiti Coast. We remembered the witness of Te Āti Awa and the early church once built near Kenakena Pā, giving thanks for history, creation and shared fellowship on a beautiful autumn day.

Northcity Church in Christchurch is cutting power costs by harnessing solar energy. After installing rooftop solar panels on their warehouse building, the church now generates enough electricity over summer to offset winter heating needs—helping keep community spaces warm, welcoming, and more sustainable year-round.