Diocesan Statutes and Handbooks
How do I get a paper copy?
Members of Synod who would like a replacement copy of the Statutes please contact the registrar via this link: Request for Hard copy of Statutes, indicating if you want an A5 (smaller version currently used or a larger (A4) version.
Other requests for hard copies can be made through the link above. We would appreciate a suggested minimum $10 donation to cover some of the cost of printing and postage – please let us know in your email message if this cost is a barrier to you. If paying on line, please deposit in the Diocese of Dunedin account: 06 06901 0015680 00, with the reference “Statute Donation”
Canons
The canons are the laws of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. They are set by the General Synod.
You can access the canons here.
Diocesan Handbook, Codes of Conduct, Synod Book
See the drop box below, or follow the links
Diocesan Handbook
Section A: Ministry
Section B: Mission
Section C: Christian Initiation
Section D: Services
Section E: Care of the Ordained
Section G: Parish Matters
(From this point on, handbook sections are currently under review)
Section F: Licensed Ministries
Other Documents/Resources
Other Guidelines – Policies
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Code of Pastoral Practise
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Cybersecurity Guidelines
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Dunedin Diocesan Council and Dunedin Diocesan Council Conflict of Interest Policy May 2022
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Diocesan Council and Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board Code of Conduct for Trustees November 2023
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Diocese of Dunedin Privacy Policy (Diocesan Council) and Template for Faith Communities Privacy Statements
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Governance Structure, Diocesan Council and Committees May 2022
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Guidelines to Best Practice
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Synod Handbook
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Vestry – Warden Governance Orientation
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Diocese of Dunedin Changes to, Standing Orders, Standing Resolutions and Statutes
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Safeguarding Policy, Procedures and Guidelines