than marriage. This was overturned in 2004, and in a meeting of the General Assembly of the Church on 29 September 2006, this was confirmed by 230 votes to 124 (a 65% majority). This prevents people in de facto or gay relationships from becoming ministers in the church. It does not apply to people ordained before 2004. However, some liberal clergy have opposed this policy. In particular, St Andrew's Church on the Terrace in Wellington has announced that it supports same-sex marriage. St Andrew's church has been blessing same-sex civil unions since 2005. In 2014, when same-sex marriage became legal, St Andrew's Church also began performing same-sex marriage ceremonies. Other congregations have also chosen to support same-gender marriage. See also Christianity in New Zealand References Further reading External links Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand – website Presbyterian Youth Ministry – website Reformed Churches of new Zealand Presbyterian denominations in Oceania Members of the World Council of Churches Members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches Christian organizations established in 1901 Presbyterian organizations established in the 20th century