Events and News
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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.
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‘Tones of Silence’: Futuna Chapel in Black and White
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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. This work will resolve two issues: it will ensure the Chapel is…
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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. With over 40 years of experience in Art and Heritage Conservation in both Italy and New Zealand, Carolina describes her contribution to the field of art conservation and corresponding scientific research as a…
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School visit a memorable adventure
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…
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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…