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Since 1854 Nestled in the heart of the Hutt Valley, Christ Church is a delightful reminder of our pas

29/03/2026

We had a great team of people helping with work around Christ Church the historic church in Wingate.
Corrections do a great job mowing the lawns but a good tidy up every few months is necessary as well - especially after wild winds. We finished off with a BBQ and Lumberjack cake!

06/02/2026

The Rev. John Terris QSO, died unexpectedly and peacefully at his home on 2nd February 2026.
John was the leading figure in the restoration of Christ Church, Taitā after the arson attack in November 1985.
In recent years he has led the fundraising for the the Visitor's Centre which will enhance the church's activities in the community.
People who wish to honour John's memory are invited by the family to contribute toward the completion of the Visitor's Centre by donating to the Christ Church Cottage Museum Trust. 02-0548 0097223-025.

07/08/2025

Tomorrow, Friday 8 July 2025 we sadly farewell Janice Henson at her funeral service. Janice was the king pin in keeping Christ Church a place of peace and sanctuary for over 20 years. RIP Janice.

23/03/2025

The Christ Church Annual Service, Sunday, 25 May 2025 at 2pm followed by afternoon tea. Dr Rachel Baskerville will speak about her research into the Buck early settler family.
Title "Inclined to give annoyance" the life and times of Elizabeth and Henry Buck and Mary-Ann and George Buck. Rachel Baskerville will relate the patchy history of these two brothers and their wives, based around goldfields, a blacksmith's forge and The Traveller's Rest in Tāita.

20/11/2024

Come to the Christmas Service 2024 Wednesday, 4th December 7.30 pm at Christ Church the heritage church at 73, Eastern Hutt Rd. Tāita

Enjoy a beautiful summer evening service with carols and the Christmas story,
The singing will be led by the always popular David Dell and his take note singers.

Meri Kirihimete!

16/10/2024

There will be an open afternoon on Sunday 3 November 12 noon to 4.30pm during the Wellington Heritage Festival 2024. Come and view the new Visitor Centre, take part in a graveyard tour, spend some quiet time in the church and have afternoon tea.
Look forward to seeing you!

24/08/2024

Thank you to Adrian, Bruce, Janice, John D, John S, Lorraine, Marg, Mary, Michael, Mike, Owen, Sam and Warren, a great team, who turned up this morning to prune roses, remove concrete posts, fill a skip with rubbish, mulch up branches, and generally tidy up the graveyard for spring. Here they are after enjoying a shared lunch.

18/08/2024

Join the Preservation Committee at Christ Church, 73 Eastern Hutt Rd 10am- 1pm on Saturday, 24th August for a working bee, cleaning graves, filling a skip with branches, pruning roses and generally tidying up the graveyard. Bring your own lunch. Phone 021 478 800 for more information.

13/07/2024

St Luke's Wadestown are celebrating the church strengthening!
Saturday 27 July: 2-4 pm
Open home @ St Luke's and afternoon tea.
Enjoy a tour around St Luke's designed in 1908 by notable Wellington architect, Frederick de Jersey Clere.
Admire the stunning Memorial Window commemorating those from Wadestown who died in WW1 and WW2.

Sunday 28 July 10am, Service of Thanksgiving and blessing by Anashuya Fletcher Assistant Bishop of Wellington followed by morning tea.

27/05/2024

This year's Annual Service was enhanced by the Tongan Church joining in our worship. The singing was fantastic! The group meet each Sunday in Christ Church.

At the service Rev and Mrs Daphne Daysh talked about the Visitors' Centre which is nearing completion. It will be available for school groups to learn about New Zealand history, groups needing a quiet space for meetings, weddings and Church gatherings.

Call 0800 282 482 or email [email protected] for more information.

11/03/2024

On Saturday, 9th March we had a hardworking group of Christ Church supporters on hand to tidy up the church grounds, followed by a shared lunch.
We sat on the Wendy Routley memorial seat under the shade of the old tree and talked about all the projects we would like to do!
It is great to view the now closed in Visitors' centre and hope the trust developing the Visitors Centre will be able to move quickly towards completing it.

07/03/2024

Working Bee this Saturday 10am -12md 9th March to tidy the grounds of Christ Church. All welcome. Please bring garden gloves. See you there! Christ Church Preservation Committee.

Address

73 Eastern Hutt Road
Taita
5019

Website

http://www.christ-church.org.nz/

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