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Rotorua Retreat, October 2-6, 2024
By Rex Morgan  Around 30 enthusiastic members from throughout New Zealand gathered at Willowhaven Holiday Park in Nongotaha for a...
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Masterton Retreat, Sept 6-9, 2024
By Manny & Ruth Ornejas  MASTERTON - GCI members in Masterton held a 3-day retreat at the Copthorne Hotel in Wairarapa on September 6-9,...
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Fiji 2024 Celebration
Sue and I have returned today from a few days in Fiji, a happy place where, as they say themselves, there is more than enough happiness...
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NZ Update -- 6 September 2024Â
NZ Update -- 6 September 2024  Fiji:  Our members in Fiji have just enjoyed their Annual Celebration, which concluded on Wednesday. ...
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NZ Update – 30 August 2024
Guzons’ Visit:  Here is a report sent in by Dennis on Tuesday:  It has only been a week since Dr Eugene Guzon and his wife Lulu landed...
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Dennis' Fiji Report
Sue and I had long been anticipating visiting the Fijian church, and also the visit of GCI Church President Dr Greg Williams and Regional...
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Waikanae Refresher Weekend, March 2024
Waikanae Refresher Weekend, March 2024 Over 30 members from throughout NZ gathered at El Rancho Christian Camp at Waikanae, 60 kilometres...
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Dennis Visits the South Island
Visiting old friends is always a pleasure and despite being only just back from Fiji (see last week’s Update), I headed Thursday last...
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Suva Avenue Champions Commissioned
Fiji Visit Update By Dennis Richards As I reflect on my 7-day trip to Fiji (Oct 11-17) there is much to report. Initially planned for...
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