[1] The Diocese covers the area around the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand, including Tauranga, Taupō, Gisborne, Hastings and Napier.

The seat of the Bishop is the Waiapu Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist, Napier.

Andrew Hedge is the current bishop, having been installed on St Luke's Day, 18 October 2014.

The following individuals have served as the Bishop of Waiapu, or any precursor title:

In 1866, there were two archdeaconries: A. N. Brown was Archdeacon of Tauranga and Leonard Williams of Waiapu.