https://wellington.gen.nz/karori 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 https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-15th-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 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-15th-march/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-03-11T00:00:00Z https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/john-alvin-leblanc-1918-1943/ John was one of many US Soldiers that found themselves on shore in New Zealand during World War 2. Between June 1942 and mid 1944 there were between 15,000 –... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/john-alvin-leblanc-1918-1943/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/te-whaea-o-te-katoa/ Janet Munro was born on 31 January 1883 in Glasgow, to Mary McLean, a housekeeper, and William Munro, an iron foundry warehouseman. She was educated in Glasgow and became a... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/te-whaea-o-te-katoa/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/captain-butt/ Richard Groombridge Butt was born on June 2, 1832, in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, to Marie (Mary) Cabot (Smith) and Richard Butt. He travelled to New Zealand, via Brisbane,... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/captain-butt/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/winifred-jean-duncan/ While our Gum Gully volunteers were weeding the cemetery next to Ian Galloway Park, Russell made a remarkable discovery among the tradescantia: the headstone of Winifred Duncan. The headstone appears... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/winifred-jean-duncan/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/distressing-mistake/ ‘A distressing happening at Karori cemetery last Saturday when the bodies of two women who had died that week in the Wellington Hospital were discovered by the relatives to have... karori places communitygroups localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/distressing-mistake/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/margaret-french-aka-mrs-death/ Margaret – Mrs Frued or Freude or Mrs French On 3rd December 1892, a woman arrived in Wellington at the Te Aro Hotel named Margaret. She had a note of... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/margaret-french-aka-mrs-death/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/george-william-macnamara-sam-barford/ George died in 1913 and was buried in the Church of England 2 section. On 22nd September 1916, the Town Clerk received a letter from his widow asking if the... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/george-william-macnamara-sam-barford/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/william-haydn-flood-musician/ As his middle name suggests, William came from an enthusiastic musical family. His father, Joseph was a musician in Honiton, Devon. William followed his father and brothers in this profession... communitygroups karori places localhistory Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://friendsofkaroricemetery.co.nz/william-haydn-flood-musician/ Friends of Karori Cemetery 2026-03-06T00:00:00Z -41.2762506 174.7510311704571 Karori Cemetery, Northland, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-8th-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, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-8th-march/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-1st-march/ Join a Lent Study If you haven’t done so already, now is a great time to sign up and join a House Church for the Lent Study. We have […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-1st-march/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-02-25T00:00:00Z https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-22nd-february/ Join a Lent Study If you haven’t done so already, now is a great time to sign up and join a House Church for the Lent Study. We have […] religiousgroups communitygroups karori places wcnhosted anglican Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karorianglican.org.nz/newsletter-2026-week-ending-22nd-february/ Karori Anglican Churches 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z https://karorihistory.org.nz/2026/02/19/special-general-meeting-speaker-march-2026/ Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at St Ninian’s, Newcombe Crescent, Karori at 7pm. Members and friends welcome. The meeting on 3 March will be in two parts: At 7pm, we are holding a Special General Meeting to approve changes to our constitution and the decision to reregister in order to meet […] karori places communitygroups localhistory wcnhosted Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://karorihistory.org.nz/2026/02/19/special-general-meeting-speaker-march-2026/ Karori Historical Society 2026-02-19T00:00:00Z -41.2844173 174.7444792 Karori, Wellington, New Zealand https://www.karoriathletics.org.nz/newsarticle/162517 Draft programme and entry information are available here:... athletics sport karori places Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karoriathletics.org.nz/newsarticle/162517 Karori Amateur Athletics Club 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z https://www.karoriathletics.org.nz/newsarticle/162516 Interclub 6 starts is at Newtown Park on Sunday 1st March. If you want to participate and haven t registered yet, you... newtown newtown-park places athletics sport karori Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.karoriathletics.org.nz/newsarticle/162516 Karori Amateur Athletics Club 2026-02-16T00:00:00Z -41.3206306 174.782731761153 Newtown Park, Melrose, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 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