Events and News
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Francis Kéré 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…
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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…
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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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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…
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Halloween in Friend Street
Hundreds of ghosts, ghouls and witches flocked to Futuna Chapel this Halloween as Friend Street once again closed the road for an evening of scary, sugary fun. This was the first time the Chapel has opened its doors for Halloween with Chairman Nick Bevin dressed in black and dishing out sweets and an estimated 400…