Events and News

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…

Due to ongoing construction at the Chapel, some of our events for the Aotearoa Festival of Architecture have been postponed to 2026. However, our Public Talk ‘Three Joyful Homes by Ian Athfield’ is still going ahead on Sunday 28 Sep, 2pm – 4pm See here for more details. For more information about the Aotearoa Festival…

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…

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.

Due to the ongoing construction at the Chapel, these events have been postponed to 2026. In the ‘Tones of Silence’ Exhibition Futuna Chapel is explored through Black & White photography, taken by John Grace with a vintage 5×4 camera, tripod and lenses, and long exposures, to give another way of viewing and experiencing the Chapel.…

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 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…

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’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. This work will resolve two issues: it will ensure the Chapel is…