Co-operation between followers of the world's two largest faiths - Christianity and Islam - has always been held obvious importance for the world. Christians and Muslims, through their largely similar moral and ethical values, are able to pull together an enormous variety of diverse peoples under a single umbrella. It is hoped that such an umbrella unites as many people in New Zealand for projects that benefit our wonderful country, and the world.

An initial stragic planning session held earlier this year by the Council of Christians & Muslims and Rasheed Trust set the original foundation for local practical cooperation. This was attended and facilitated by reknowned workers and academics in the area.

A planning session following on from that is now intended to identify and plan towards projects that will benefit our city and country. Please visit the EVENTS page for more information, and to register.

Muslim Expert to conduct 1-day workshop on Muslim Hijab/Headscarf in December.

A 1-DAY Workshop has been organised for all those seeking clarity on the ever-confusing and controversial issue of the Muslim headscarf. All those, Muslim and non-Muslim, who would like to understand the philosophy and practice of the hijab/headscarf are invited to come along with their questions, concerns or perspectives - there will be time set aside for questions and answers throughout the workshop.

Please visit the EVENTS page for more information, and to register now - places are limited.

The Community Edible Garden at the Millbrook Esplanade is representative of a diverse range of community groups growing their own food purely and naturally in this wonderful environment. You are invited to visit the area and get involved on 21 September 2008. If your community group is interested in joining and contributing to the diversity, contact the person behind it all: Green Jon - (09) 838 4820. See you there! (NB: those fasting will not need get involved in any gardening/planting if felt it is onerous - there will be light pottering activities available!)