https://wellington.gen.nz/heritagebuildings Wellington related newsitems tagged with Heritage Buildings https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-white/ Experience Futuna Chapel through the dramatic lens of black-and-white photography in a special exhibition held inside this celebrated heritage space over three Saturday’s of the Wellington Heritage Festival; 31 October, 7 November and 14 November, with scheduled public talks bringing the images, stories, and architecture to life. Featuring the work of photographer John Grace, who […] futuna architecture exhibitions karori places art heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-in-black-white/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z -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-public-talks/ Step inside Futuna Chapel for three captivating Sunday afternoon talks covering black-and-white photography, heritage architecture, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s built history, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm during the Futuna Exhibition. futuna architecture exhibitions karori places art heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/tones-of-silence-futuna-chapel-public-talks/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/glenn-murcutt-on-screen-two-landmark-documentaries-in-the-futuna-lecture-series-2026/ The Futuna Chapel Trust is delighted to present a special documentary screening programme as part of the Futuna Lecture Series 2026 and the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture. With the generous permission of documentary maker Catherine Hunter, audiences in Aotearoa New Zealand will have the rare opportunity to see two films she has written and directed […] futuna architecture lecture karori places events heritagebuildings localhistory Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/glenn-murcutt-on-screen-two-landmark-documentaries-in-the-futuna-lecture-series-2026/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-08-19T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/2026-futuna-lecture-series-announced-catherine-hunter-and-nick-sissons/ The Futuna Chapel Trust is delighted to announce the 2026 Futuna Lecture Series, presented as part of the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture. This year’s series will feature Australian documentary maker Catherine Hunter and Sydney-based architect and author Nick Sissons. Drawing on their long and close working relationships with acclaimed Australian architect Glenn Murcutt, the 2002 […] futuna architecture lecture karori places events heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/2026-futuna-lecture-series-announced-catherine-hunter-and-nick-sissons/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-08-13T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/a-fascination-with-the-east During her Museum and Heritage Studies placement at Katherine Mansfield House & Garden in June 2026, Claire Ranby took a particular interest in the interior decoration of Katherine Mansfield House & Garden and what it can tell us about trends at the end of the Victorian era and beginning of the 20th century. heritagebuildings localhistory museumsandgalleries art thorndon places Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/a-fascination-with-the-east Katherine Mansfield House 2026-08-12T00:00:00Z -41.2701568 174.77982461219574 Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, 25, Tinakori Road, Wadestown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/katherine-mansfields-queer-identity Wellington writer Joy Holley reflects on Katherine Mansfield's statement 'I'm a writer first and a woman after' in light of her queer identity. gaybisexual heritagebuildings localhistory museumsandgalleries art thorndon places Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/katherine-mansfields-queer-identity Katherine Mansfield House 2026-07-08T00:00:00Z -41.2701568 174.77982461219574 Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, 25, Tinakori Road, Wadestown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/katherine-mansfield-and-old-st-pauls Old St Paul’s celebrates its 160th anniversary on 6 June 2026. To mark the occasion, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden Director Cherie Jacobson looks at the connection between Katherine Mansfield and this very special Wellington building. heritagebuildings localhistory museumsandgalleries art thorndon places Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/katherine-mansfield-and-old-st-pauls Katherine Mansfield House 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.2701568 174.77982461219574 Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, 25, Tinakori Road, Wadestown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://futunatrust.org.nz/from-hydro-projects-to-heritage-icons-the-story-of-win-clark/ Win Clark is a long standing supporter of Futuna Chapel and has generously donated hours of his time and expertise to the Trust as one of New Zealand’s top heritage structural engineers. Although now retired, Win recently contributed significantly to the restoration of the Chapel roof alongside architect Dr Peter Parkes. The Futuna Chapel Trust is incredibly grateful to Win for his support. futuna karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://futunatrust.org.nz/from-hydro-projects-to-heritage-icons-the-story-of-win-clark/ Friends of Futuna Charitable Trust 2026-05-21T00:00:00Z -41.2817915 174.73874718058 Futuna Chapel, Futuna Close, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand 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/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/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/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://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2026/01/28/waitangi-day-2026/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – JAN / FEB 2026WAITANGI DAY– OPEN DAYFRIDAY 6TH FEB, 10AM- 4PM Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Waitangi Day, Friday, February 6th. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2026/01/28/waitangi-day-2026/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2026-01-27T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/a-visit-to-avon-and-fontainebleau Katherine Mansfield House & Garden Director Cherie Jacobson shares her experience of visiting the places where Mansfield spent the last few months of her life and was laid to rest. heritagebuildings localhistory museumsandgalleries art thorndon places Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.katherinemansfield.com/article/a-visit-to-avon-and-fontainebleau Katherine Mansfield House 2026-01-09T00:00:00Z -41.2701568 174.77982461219574 Katherine Mansfield House and Garden, 25, Tinakori Road, Wadestown, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand https://architecture.org.nz/2025/12/05/swimming-against-the-tide/ press release – December 4, 2025. Victoria University of Wellington is out of step with global practice in demolishing the Gordon Wilson Flats and McLean Flats on the Terrace The Architectural Centre notes with great sadness the planned demise of the Gordon Wilson Flats, one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important post-war buildings, along with […] gordon-wilson heritagebuildings localhistory architecture communitygroups Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://architecture.org.nz/2025/12/05/swimming-against-the-tide/ Architectural Centre Inc 2025-12-04T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/10/13/labour-day-2025/ FOR IMMEDIATE USE – OCTOBER 2025. heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/10/13/labour-day-2025/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-10-13T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, 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://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/15/press-release-renew-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ Faster, greener, more affordable housing Victoria University – Te Herenga Waka (VUW) is urged to reuse the structure ofWellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats (GWF) to deliver modern housing and save carbon, time, waste-to-landfill and impact on the city. The Architectural Centre has put forward an alternative plan to VUW that would replace the building’s façade […] gordon-wilson architecture heritagebuildings localhistory communitygroups Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/15/press-release-renew-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ Architectural Centre Inc 2025-09-14T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand https://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/11/bill-mckay-talking-about-the-gordon-wilson-flats-rnz/ On the 23rd of June (2025) Bill McKay, urban issues correspondent for RNZ, discussed “the government’s decision to introduce a bill to demolish Wellington’s Gordon Wilson Flats.” Bill suggests it is a ‘new low’ that the government worked on an RMA amendment to demolish this single building. the greenest building is the one that is […] gordon-wilson heritagebuildings localhistory architecture communitygroups Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/11/bill-mckay-talking-about-the-gordon-wilson-flats-rnz/ Architectural Centre Inc 2025-09-11T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand https://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/08/press-release-renew-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ Faster, greener, more affordable housing Victoria University – Te Herenga Waka (VUW) is urged to reuse the structure ofWellington’s controversial Gordon Wilson Flats (GWF) to deliver modern housing and save carbon, time, waste-to-landfill and impact on the city. The Architectural Centre has put forward an alternative plan to VUW that would replace the building’s façade […] gordon-wilson heritagebuildings localhistory architecture communitygroups Sun, 07 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://architecture.org.nz/2025/09/08/press-release-renew-the-gordon-wilson-flats/ Architectural Centre Inc 2025-09-07T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand 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/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 http://www.livewellington.org/show_us_the_money_and_the_plan LIVE WELLington is issuing a challenge to Victoria University: “Get the funding and the plan in place before you demolish the Gordon Wilson Flats.” gordon-wilson heritagebuildings localhistory draft-spatial-plan consultation lobbygroups communitygroups Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://www.livewellington.org/show_us_the_money_and_the_plan Live Wellington - a liveable city by design 2025-08-10T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand https://eyeofthefish.org/gordon-goneburger/ It is deeply sad and rather ironic that the day that the submissions for the Gordon Wilson Housing Scholarship close wth NZIA, the Minister of... gordon-wilson heritagebuildings localhistory architecture blogs Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/gordon-goneburger/ Eye of the Fish 2025-06-17T00:00:00Z -41.29099615 174.77030768862403 Gordon Wilson Flats, Maurice Terrace, Aro Valley, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand 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://eyeofthefish.org/albemarle-rises-again/ It has been a long time coming, and at times I doubted that it would ever happen, but the scaffolding is down at last and... heritagebuildings localhistory architecture blogs Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://eyeofthefish.org/albemarle-rises-again/ Eye of the Fish 2025-05-20T00:00:00Z -41.2932469 174.77527484161675 Albemarle Building, Ghuznee Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6040, New Zealand https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/05/20/kings-birthday-2025/ Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Waitangi Day, TUESDAY, February 6th. The World War Two coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989 and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. The post Kings Birthday 2025 – Open Day appeared first on Wrights Hill Fortress. karori places heritagebuildings localhistory Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://wrightshillfortress.org.nz/2025/05/20/kings-birthday-2025/ Wrights Hill Fortress 2025-05-19T00:00:00Z -41.2958474 174.7388675 Wright's Hill Fortress, Wrights Hill Road, Karori, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6012, New Zealand