https://wellington.gen.nz/karori https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-14th-june/ Upcoming Themes and Readings We’re including in our newsletter going forward, the themes and readings for the Sunday services so that they can be used by house churches or for […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-14th-june/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-06-11T00:00:00Z https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/george-athea/ Accidentally Killed Deep in Public2 section is this fine headstone to 28 year old George Henry Athea who “met with a fatal accident whilst in the execution of his duty”.... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/george-athea/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/joseph-kitching-and-william-brodrick/ Joseph John Kitching died February 18th 1912 aged 52 also William Henry Brodrick died 8th July 1913 aged 54 This lovely headstone enjoying the sunshine and Ian Galloway cricketing, belongs... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/joseph-kitching-and-william-brodrick/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/john-hearfield/ The slightly unusual shape of this headstone caught our eye. The shape is known as Ogee (a double curve) and was used in Gothic and Gothic Revival architecture (so popular... architecture communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/john-hearfield/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/mary-smylie/ Mary Jane was born in 1861, Dublin, to James and Charlotte Campbell. Mary married (Dr) Archibald Smylie in Dublin in 1883. Archibald was born in 1842 in Antrim. Their first... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/mary-smylie/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-06-05T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-7th-june/ Evensong at St Mary’s This Sunday Please join us in St Mary’s at 6pm on June 7th for our monthly evensong service. St Matthias Mākara Service This Sunday Please join […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-7th-june/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-06-04T00:00:00Z https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/gee-ching-dong-herbert-gee-dong-and-wong-yuk-lan-lily-gee-dong/ Gee Ching Dong (who became known as Herbert) was born in 1891 in the village of Gee-wong-tong in the Guangzhou Province, China. Several members of his family emigrated to New... communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/gee-ching-dong-herbert-gee-dong-and-wong-yuk-lan-lily-gee-dong/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/ivy-fenwick-anna-ginn-nee-poppelwell/ 1882-1971 Ivy was born 10 October 1882, in Dunedin, parents Elizabeth Henry and William Poppelwell (V). She was the only girl among four brothers George, Henry, Colin and Cecil. Her... communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/ivy-fenwick-anna-ginn-nee-poppelwell/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/catherine-elsie-lynette-wells-nee-mackenzie-1891-1970/ 1891-1970 Catherine (known to us as Nan) was born on September 4th 1891 to James and Annie Elizabeth Mackenzie of Wellington. Her full name was Catherine Elsie Lynette but she... communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/catherine-elsie-lynette-wells-nee-mackenzie-1891-1970/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/edwin-royden-wells/ 1887-1950 Edwin was born in Wilson’s Street, Lyttelton on May 20th 1887. He was the first son and third child of Alban and Agnes Wells. Edwin chose a career in... communitygroups karori places localhistory Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/edwin-royden-wells/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-31st-may/ Warden’s Report Karori Anglican Vestry met on 25 May, reaffirming its 2026 strategic priorities: strengthening mission, deepening youth discipleship, and integrating the new Early Childhood Centre into parish life. Key […] karori places religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted anglican Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-31st-may/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-05-28T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, 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://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-24th-may/ SGM Election Results Thank you to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s SGM. There was a great turn out and it was a joy to share in the progress that […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-24th-may/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z https://www.pirates.org.nz/2026-swimming-wellington-junior-sprint-challenge/ Meet is open to all Swimming NZ registered and financial competitive swimmers 12 years of age and under at 20 June. When: Saturday 20 June 2026, door open 3:30pm Where: Coastlands Aquatic Centre, Paraparaumu Entries Open: 23 May 2026 Entries Close: 14 June 2026 at 23:59 More meet details here The post 2026 Swimming Wellington Junior Sprint Challenge appeared first on Pirates. paraparaumu kapiti places karori swimming sport Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pirates.org.nz/2026-swimming-wellington-junior-sprint-challenge/ Pirates Swim Team 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-17th-may/ EC Build Update and Notice of Special General Meeting This Sunday Please click here for an important update from the Wardens on the Early Childhood Education Centre build and notice […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-17th-may/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-05-15T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-10th-may/ EC Build Update and Notice of Special General Meeting May 17th Please click here for an important update from the Wardens on the Early Childhood Education Centre build and notice […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-10th-may/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-3rd-may/ EC Build Update and Notice of Special General Meeting May 17th Please click here for an important update from the Wardens on the Early Childhood Education Centre build and notice […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-3rd-may/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-26th-april/ The Alpha Course If you haven’t RSVP’d already, it’s not too late to sign yourself or a friend up for Alpha in Karori which is running on Wednesday evenings at […] karori places religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted anglican Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-26th-april/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-19th-april/ The Alpha Course Alpha in Karori will be running on Wednesday evenings at 7-9pm in Te Korōria starting on 22 April. Please pray for 5 – who can you invite? […] karori places religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted anglican Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-19th-april/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, 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://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-12th-april/ The Alpha Course Alpha in Karori will be running on Wednesday evenings at 7-9pm in Te Korōria starting on 22 April. Please pray for 5 – who can you invite? […] karori places religiousgroups communitygroups wcnhosted anglican Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-12th-april/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-04-09T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-holy-week/ Daylight Savings this Sunday Please remember to turn your clocks back one hour this Saturday evening as daylight savings time ends at midnight going into Sunday the 5th. Holy Week […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-holy-week/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z 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://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-29th-march/ Holy Week Services 2026 Next week we enter Holy Week. We have services throughout the week starting with a Maundy Thursday service at 7pm, a Good Friday family service at […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-29th-march/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-03-26T00:00:00Z https://www.pirates.org.nz/swimming-wellington-national-qualifier-4/ Swimming Wellington National Qualifier 4 This meeting is for Swimming NZ competitive swimmers aged 12 and over (age as of 18 April 2026) When: Saturday 18 April 26, doors open 3:30 pm Where: Te Ngaengae Pool Entries close: Midnight, 12 Apr 2026 Meeting Flyer Events 800 Free 50 Fly 100 Breast 50 Back 200 IM […] The post Swimming Wellington National Qualifier 4 appeared first on Pirates. karori places swimming sport Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pirates.org.nz/swimming-wellington-national-qualifier-4/ Pirates Swim Team 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z https://www.pirates.org.nz/pirates-cannonball-sprintfest/ When: Friday 24 April 2026, doors open 6:00pm Where: Karori Pool, Donald Street Entries Close: Sunday 19 April at midnight Event Flyer The post Pirates Cannonball SprintFest appeared first on Pirates. karori places swimming sport Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.pirates.org.nz/pirates-cannonball-sprintfest/ Pirates Swim Team 2026-03-25T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, 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://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-22nd-march/ The Alpha Course We are running Alpha again this year! The course will be on Wednesday evenings in Te Korōria during Term 2, starting with the Alpha Introductory Dinner on […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-22nd-march/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-03-19T00:00:00Z 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