Ministers
The Very Reverend Taimoanaifakaofo Kaio
(BTh DipMin)
Rev Kaio was born in the Tokelau Islands to LMS missionary parents. He is married to Ruth Risati and has four children. Initially educated in Auckland, he is a graduate of Knox Theological College and Otago University.
Previous work experience has included ten years at Ford Motors, including four years as production foreman, then four years employed in the Prison Service of the Justice Department. He then spent ten years as Minister of Belmont Presbyterian Church (North Shore) prior to his appointment to the Onehunga Co-operating Parish in 2005.
He has a desire for “a loving and caring multi-cultural, multi-denominational church which is Christ-centred, Bible-based and community-oriented.” He believes in strong and compassionate leadership, encouraging all to high standards in Christian morals and values.
Reverend Murray Ware McMeikan
(BA MMin)
Murray was born in Dunedin, then lived and went to school in Whangarei. After farming for two years, he then went to the Congregational Theological College and Auckland University, and later studied at Trinity Theological School, Singapore.
He is married to Kathleen Taylor and has three grown-up children and three grandchildren. Parishes he has served in have been Karori, Napier, Tokoroa, Mangere, Belmont, Manurewa, Onehunga and Papakura. Murray retired in 2001 after 40 years in Ministry but continues to serve the church in preaching in various parishes and as a part-time Hospital Chaplain.
He believes we must always strive to make the gospel relevant and enjoys reading theology, belongs to the University of the Third Age and tries to keep fit by walking, swimming and going to the gym. Murray and Kath also love to see their grandchildren.