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The Venerable Michael Rawson Smart, LTh (Hons), CPE

Born 1938

Priest Associate since Dec 2004


Michael Smart

Since being ordained deacon in 1962 and priest in 1963 at Nelson, Archdeacon Michael Smart has worked in a variety of South Island and North Island parishes. He was Archdeacon of Ohariu, Wellington Diocese, from 1989 to 1999 when he was made Archdeacon Emeritus. Most recently he was Vicar of St Aidans, Remuera. Michael has experience as a hospital chaplain and marriage guidance counselor. A period as acting Dean in Sabah, Malaysia gave him some experience of working in an Asian context.

Michael and Janine have a family of four adult children and six grandchildren. For many years a private pilot, Michael is now more linked to the sea than the sky, using their trailer sail boat to explore the delights of the Auckland Harbour and the Inner Gulf.

Within the Cathedral ministry, Michael is working on a half time basis, responsible for overseeing weddings, pastoral ministry and special services at the Cathedral.



Contact details

Phone: 303 9505 (office); 476 7452 (home)

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