https://wellington.gen.nz/friends-of-futuna-charitable-trust+karori Items tagged with Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust and Karori. https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-named-as-21st-most-beautiful-building-in-the-world/ Futuna Chapel has been honoured by Time Out magazine as the 21st most beautiful building in the world alongside the Taj Mahal and La Sagrada Familia. Featured in the global publication’s list, which showcases stunning architecture across 59 countries and 333 cities, Futuna Chapel is the only New Zealand building to be named. Its recognition […] futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-named-as-21st-most-beautiful-building-in-the-world/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-04-15T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/breathing-new-life-into-an-architectural-treasure/ Dr Peter Parkes shares his personal account of the work needed to reinstate Futuna Chapel to its former glory. Read Peter’s write up in Architecture Now magazine. futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/breathing-new-life-into-an-architectural-treasure/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-03-30T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/open-sundays-2026/ Following the reopening of the Chapel on Saturday 21 March, the series of Open Sundays will begin again from Easter Sunday, 5 April, 11am-3pm. Visitors to the Chapel can now view the restored roof with its specially crafted Italian porcelain tiles and copper edging as well as experience the charm of the interior with its […] futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/open-sundays-2026/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-03-24T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/colours-of-futuna-2026/ The Colours of Futuna concert series is back for 2026 with a stunning line up of exceptional musicians performing in the newly restored Futuna Chapel. Held from 12 April – 5 July this year, Futuna Chapel will host 12 concerts from a diverse collection of musicians including well-known composer and teacher Gary Wilby, harpist Michelle […] futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/colours-of-futuna-2026/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-03-14T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-reopens-after-major-restoration/ Photo credit: Paul McCredie futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/futuna-chapel-reopens-after-major-restoration/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-03-14T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/annual-report-2025/ We are delighted to share with you our 2025 Annual Report which details the many wonderful achievements of the Futuna Chapel Trust last year including the unforgettable experience of Francis Kéré’s presentations throughout the motu. futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/annual-report-2025/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/francis-kere-visit-reviews/ We are delighted with the impact that Francis Kéré’s recent lecture has had around the motu. Opening the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture in Auckland, then moving on to Christchurch and finally Wellington, the lectures have highlighted the value of architecture in ‘soothing societal ills’. In Architecture Now Shail Tiku wrote:“Kéré does not imagine architects as living in […] architecture lecture events futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/francis-kere-visit-reviews/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-09-19T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/2025-open-sundays-cancelled/ Due to our Chapel restoration project and the disruption this is causing to both the interior and exterior of the Chapel, we have made a decision to cancel the remaining Open Sundays this year. We look forward to welcoming you back to Open Sundays in 2026. futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/2025-open-sundays-cancelled/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/gift-now-to-save-the-chapel/ As the restoration of the Chapel progresses and the aged roof tiles have been removed, it’s become clear that the extent of the deterioration to the existing plywood underneath is more significant than anticipated. A combination of leaking gutters, untreated plywood and previous installation faults means that large areas of rot have developed resulting in […] futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/gift-now-to-save-the-chapel/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-09-02T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/aotearoa-festival-of-architecture-2025/ Aotearoa New Zealand’s annual celebration of architecture is back and bigger than ever! Now taking place during the month of September, the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture – organised by Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects – is your chance to connect with architecture in your community. ⁠ Futuna Chapel is proud to be […] futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/aotearoa-festival-of-architecture-2025/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-27T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-and-white/ In the ‘Tones of Silence’ Exhibition Futuna Chapel is explored through Black & White photography, taken with a vintage camera and lenses to give another way of viewing and experiencing the Chapel. This exhibition will explore the tones, textures, composition and forms of the Chapel in black and white with many shades of grey. Futuna […] futuna exhibitions karori places art heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-and-white/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-25T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/a-tribute-to-david-kernohan/ On Thursday 17 April we bid a sad farewell to one of our founding members and previous Chair of the Trust, David Kernohan who passed away suddenly at his home in Carterton. As a Trust we have shared many wonderful memories of David all of which have enabled us to deepen my appreciation for his […] futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/a-tribute-to-david-kernohan/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-24T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/changing-of-the-guard-futuna-welcomes-new-patron/ Futuna Chapel Trust has bid farewell to long-serving Patron Chris Cochran (FNZIA MNZM) who stepped down from his role earlier this month after eight years of steadfast support and visionary guidance. With an award-winning background in heritage conservation and architecture, Chris’s tenure as Patron has been pivotal in supporting the Chapel Trustees and to shaping […] futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/changing-of-the-guard-futuna-welcomes-new-patron/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-15T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/colours-of-futuna-concert-series-concludes-with-stellar-performances/ The much-anticipated Colours of Futuna Concert Series has now drawn to a close, marking the end of an exceptional array of musical performances that filled the Chapel rafters from 6 April to 15 June this year. Showcasing a stellar lineup of eleven diverse and captivating performances from local Wellington musicians, the series has been a […] futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/colours-of-futuna-concert-series-concludes-with-stellar-performances/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-08-15T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/replacing-the-chapel-roof/ Futuna’s big news is that the Chapel roof is currently under repair and maintenance. This work is being undertaken by the Futuna Chapel Trust and involves repairing the Chapel roof and the coloured acrylic windows. The project is anticipated to take 9 months, but we are STILL OPEN. This work will resolve two issues: it… Continue reading Replacing the Chapel roof futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/replacing-the-chapel-roof/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-06-06T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/annual-report/ We are delighted to release our 2024 Annual Report. futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/annual-report/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-02-15T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/new-trustee-a-well-known-face-in-art-conservation/ Futuna Chapel Trust is thrilled to announce that internationally renowned art conservator, Carolina Izzo, has joined the Futuna Chapel Trust board of trustees. futuna art karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/new-trustee-a-well-known-face-in-art-conservation/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-02-06T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/3114-2/ Forty children from local Karori school, St Theresa’s experienced a private tour of Futuna Chapel late last year when Chapel trustees Nick Bevin and David Marshall opened the doors for an adventure like no other. Accompanied by the school’s deputy head, Charles Perry, and art teacher, Gina Smith, the years four and five children visited… Continue reading School visit a memorable adventure karori futuna art places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/3114-2/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2025-02-05T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/time-for-a-small-change/ Changes are happening at Futuna Chapel with a new name and new people bringing in fresh ideas and abilities within the Chapel and beyond in 2024. What once was the ‘Friends of Futuna Chapel’ is now ‘Futuna Chapel Trust’ – that’s right, we’ve changed our name. Coinciding with the establishment of the Futuna Chapel Fund with Nikau… Continue reading Time for a (small) change futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 06 Nov 2024 22:58:04 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/time-for-a-small-change/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-11-06T22:58:04Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/halloween-in-friend-street/ Hundreds of ghosts, ghouls and witches flocked to Futuna Chapel this Halloween as Friend Street once again closed the road for an evening of scary, sugary fun. This was the first time the Chapel has opened its doors for Halloween with Chairman Nick Bevin dressed in black and dishing out sweets and an estimated 400… Continue reading Halloween in Friend Street futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:02:54 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/halloween-in-friend-street/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-10-31T23:02:54Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/holding-a-talk-in-a-work-of-art-review-of-the-2023-futuna-lecture-by-john-walsh/ Architectural writer John Walsh wrote a review of our long history of Futuna Lectures, and in particular our 2023 lecture, ‘Designing better futures for Aotearoa New Zealand: He tirohanga Māori, a Māori perspective’, given by Hawkes Bay-based designers Jacob Scott and Karl Wixon. art lecture events futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 10 Oct 2024 23:04:25 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/holding-a-talk-in-a-work-of-art-review-of-the-2023-futuna-lecture-by-john-walsh/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-10-10T23:04:25Z https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ We are pleased to announce the creation of the Futuna Chapel Fund at the Nikau Foundation. For over 60 years, Futuna Chapel’s story has been propelled by the passionate actions of volunteers. From the Society of Mary’s volunteer Brothers, who built John Scott’s vision from the ground up, to the volunteer trustees, who saved the… Continue reading Announcing the Futuna Chapel Fund: Nikau Foundation futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:00:20 GMT https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-04-03T03:00:20Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ We are pleased to announce the creation of the Futuna Chapel Fund at the Nikau Foundation. For over 60 years, Futuna Chapel’s story has been propelled by the passionate actions of volunteers. From the Society of Mary’s volunteer Brothers, who built John Scott’s vision from the ground up, to the volunteer trustees, who saved the… Continue reading Announcing the Futuna Chapel Fund: Nikau Foundation futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 03 Apr 2024 03:00:20 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-04-03T03:00:20Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Be part of the next chapter of Futuna Chapel For over 60 years, Futuna Chapel’s story has been propelled by the passionate actions of volunteers. From the Society of Mary’s volunteer Brothers, who built John Scott’s vision from the ground up, to the volunteer trustees, who saved the building and made it what it… Continue reading Announcing the Futuna Chapel Fund: Nikau Foundation futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-04-03T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Be part of the next chapter of Futuna Chapel For over 60 years, Futuna Chapel’s story has been propelled by the passionate actions of volunteers. From the Society of Mary’s volunteer Brothers, who built John Scott’s vision from the ground up, to the volunteer trustees, who saved the building and made it what it… Continue reading Announcing the Futuna Chapel Fund: Nikau Foundation futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/announcing-the-futuna-chapel-fund-nikau-foundation/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-04-03T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ In 2020 the whānau of John Scott deposited the collection of his architectural plans – over 10,000 items – to the Alexander Turnbull Library for long-term care and to allow researchers to access his work. libraries futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:25:34 GMT https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-03-03T20:25:34Z https://futunatrust.org.nz/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ In 2020 the whānau of John Scott deposited the collection of his architectural plans – over 10,000 items – to the Alexander Turnbull Library for long-term care and to allow researchers to access his work. libraries futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:25:34 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-03-03T20:25:34Z https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ In 2020 the whānau of John Scott deposited the collection of his architectural plans – over 10,000 items – to the Alexander Turnbull Library for long-term care and to allow researchers to access his work. libraries futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.futunatrust.org.nz/alexander-turnbull-librarys-work-on-the-john-scott-archive/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2024-03-03T00:00:00Z https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/recordings-of-past-events/ We record lots of our great events held at Futuna Chapel – both lectures and concerts. Below are some of our recorded events. Michael Sullivan: Oct 2022 We were very pleased to have our very own homegrown architect Michael O’Sullivan of B/OS Architecture as the Futuna Guest Lecturer for 2022. Michael comes from a unique… Continue reading Recordings of Past Events futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:35:00 GMT https://futunatrust.wpcomstaging.com/recordings-of-past-events/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2023-11-03T00:35:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/recordings-of-past-events/ We record lots of our great events held at Futuna Chapel – both lectures and concerts. Below are some of our recorded events. Michael Sullivan: Oct 2022 We were very pleased to have our very own homegrown architect Michael O’Sullivan of B/OS Architecture as the Futuna Guest Lecturer for 2022. Michael comes from a unique… Continue reading Recordings of Past Events futuna architecture karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:35:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/recordings-of-past-events/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2023-11-03T00:35:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand