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Carole Hughes
Archdeacon for the Central Region, Vicar General
Carole has been an Archdeacon on the Episcopal Team since August 2011, prior to which she was co-vicar and then vicar of St John’s, Campbells Bay. She has been Vicar General since 2019. She was ordained in 1997 in the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki.
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Carole is Deputy Chair of the Anglican Financial Care Board, a board member for EfM (Education for Ministry), and a member of the Selwyn Foundation three Tikanga Steering Group. She is also a member of the Hostel of the Holy Name Advisory Group.
Carole is passionate about liturgy and ensuring it is inclusive and accessible; about the role of women in leadership in the Church and society; and about theological education and contextual understandings of Scripture. Over the past 25 years she has had numerous articles, chapters and books on theology and liturgy published, including resources on gender justice for the Anglican Communion. Her experience includes chairing an Anglican Communion network, being chair of the provincial liturgical commission, and lecturing at St John’s College on liturgy.
Liz Martin
Archdeacon for the Northern Region
Liz has been an Archdeacon on the Episcopal Team since February 2025. She is responsible for the parishes in the North, from Warkworth to Kaitāia. Alongside this role, she facilitates the Community of Ordinary Saints in Whangārei.
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Ordained in 2020, Liz has served in, Whangārei, Dargaville and Northern Wairoa, Kawakawa, Towai, and Paihia. Before ordination, Liz trained as a counsellor, and served in lay ministry in the Parish of St Paul Symonds St, and St Matthias, Panmure.
Originally from Tāmaki Makaurau, Liz now lives in Whangārei with her husband, Tim, and their three tween/teenagers. With whānau in the Far North, she feels deeply connected with the whenua and people of Te Tai Tokerau. Principles of partnership, whānaungatanga, and manaakitanga shape the way Liz seeks to love people into the family of God.
In her spare time you’ll find Liz volunteering with the New Zealand Cadet Forces, a fantastic youth organisation that develops confident young global citizens. She is currently posted as the training and leadership development officer with the Air and Army Cadets of Whangārei.
Sarah Moss
Ministry Educator
As diocesan Ministry Educator, Sarah’s area of responsibility is the formation, training, and continuing education of laity and clergy. She has been in this role since mid-2019, having joined the Episcopal Team in 2016 to facilitate the ministry unit self-review process.
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She also leads the Ministry Formation Team of seven talented leaders who support ministry in the areas of children and families, youth, adults in their 20s and 30s, intergenerational ministry, and lay development.
Formally a teacher, Sarah was ordained in 2002 and spent four years in parish ministry before serving as chaplain at Diocesan School for Girls for almost 10 years. During this time, she stayed connected with the wider diocese by serving on Diocesan Council and the Bishop’s Mission and Ministry Oversight Group.
Sarah lives in Greenlane and in her spare time enjoys reading, movies, and catching up with friends and family. She has two adult sons and a renegade cat whose territory includes sunny spots in neighbouring houses.
Sonia Maugham
Diocesan Manager
Sonia joined the diocese in 2015 and was appointed Diocesan Manager in 2016, reporting to the Bishop. As leader of the Administrative Services Team, Sonia links the missional/ministry and operational/management parts of the diocese. The administration office provides professional services that support and enable the mission and ministry goals of the Church.
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Sonia is also the secretary of the Diocesan Council, chair of the Diocesan Health and Safety Committee, and serves on a several other committees and working groups.
Sonia has spent nearly 30 years working in the faith-based charitable sector. This experience gives her an in-depth understanding of the heart of not-for-profit organisations and the unique way they function.
In her spare time, Sonia enjoys walking, spending time with family and friends and camping. Her pet hate is glitter, and her family calls her a clean freak! Sonia is also a keen traveller and has been fortunate to visit some extraordinary countries, with more on her bucket list.
Liz Williams
Bishop's PA
Liz is the first point of contact for the Bishop’s office. She provides administrative support to the Bishop and the Episcopal Team. She joined the team in 2019, bringing a wealth of administrative and customer-focused work experience, including a number of years as Cathedral Secretary at Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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Liz enjoys the wide variety of tasks associated with this role, and the fact that no two days are the same!
Liz is married to Mark and has two adult sons. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends.