Upcoming Meetings and Events

​Kia Tipu Conference Christchurch 2026

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St Alban's Baptist Church
​Christchurch
Saturday 23 May 2026

​Our Kia Tipu conferences offer inspirational and relevant training for everyone involved in children and families ministry. They are designed around your needs, providing innovative and effective ideas for children's ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kia Tipu offers creative ways to engage with the Bible and prayer through a wide range of workshops to choose from. A day full of ideas and encouragement.

Keep an eye on our website for more information, coming in February 2026: sunz.org.nz/children-families/kia-tipu/kia-tipu-conference-2026/

Kia Tipu Conference Auckland 2026

Mt Albert Baptist Church 
​Auckland
Saturday 6 June 2026

​Our Kia Tipu conferences offer inspirational and relevant training for everyone involved in children and families ministry. They are designed around your needs, providing innovative and effective ideas for children's ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kia Tipu offers creative ways to engage with the Bible and prayer through a wide range of workshops to choose from. A day full of ideas and encouragement.
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Keep an eye on our website for more information, coming in February 2026: sunz.org.nz/children-families/kia-tipu/kia-tipu-conference-2026/

Kia Tipu Conference Wellington 2026

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St Ninian's Uniting Church
Wellington
Saturday 20 June 2026

​Our Kia Tipu conferences offer inspirational and relevant training for everyone involved in children and families ministry. They are designed around your needs, providing innovative and effective ideas for children's ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kia Tipu offers creative ways to engage with the Bible and prayer through a wide range of workshops to choose from. A day full of ideas and encouragement.
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Keep an eye on our website for more information, coming in February 2026: sunz.org.nz/children-families/kia-tipu/kia-tipu-conference-2026/

Kia Tipu Conference Taupō 2026

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Taupō Baptist Church
Taupō
Saturday 8 August 2026
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​​Our Kia Tipu conferences offer inspirational and relevant training for everyone involved in children and families ministry. They are designed around your needs, providing innovative and effective ideas for children's ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kia Tipu offers creative ways to engage with the Bible and prayer through a wide range of workshops to choose from. A day full of ideas and encouragement.
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Keep an eye on our website for more information, coming in February 2026: sunz.org.nz/children-families/kia-tipu/kia-tipu-conference-2026/

Kia Tipu Conference Whanganui 2026 

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Whanganui Central Baptist Church
Whanganui
Saturday 12 September 2026
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​​Our Kia Tipu conferences offer inspirational and relevant training for everyone involved in children and families ministry. They are designed around your needs, providing innovative and effective ideas for children's ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kia Tipu offers creative ways to engage with the Bible and prayer through a wide range of workshops to choose from. A day full of ideas and encouragement.
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Keep an eye on our website for more information, coming in February 2026: sunz.org.nz/children-families/kia-tipu/kia-tipu-conference-2026/

Looking for more training opportunities? 

Customised workshops and training for your church or area are available from Scripture Union NZ.
  • Kia Tipu - to Grow regional trainings are a mini Kia Tipu - to Grow conference, with hands on workshops designed around your local needs. 
  • Thrive is an interactive look at why children and young people are leaving the church and what we can do about it. There is no cost to your church but donations to help cover expenses are gratefully received.
 Email [email protected] to book a local workshop or training.

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