Auckland New Zealand Temple
| Auckland New Zealand Temple | |
|---|---|
| Dedication scheduled | |
 The temple in 2022 during construction | |
 | |
| Number | 203 |
| Dedication | 13 April 2025, by Patrick Kearon |
| Site | 2.62 acres (1.06 ha) |
| Official website • News & images | |
| Additional information | |
| Announced | 7 October 2018, by Russell M. Nelson[1][2] |
| Groundbreaking | 13 June 2020, by Ian S. Ardern[3] |
| Open house | 27 February–22 March 2025 |
| Location | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Geographic coordinates | 36°59′35″S 174°53′25″E / 36.99316°S 174.89015°E |
| Baptistries | 1 |
| Ordinance rooms | 4 |
| Sealing rooms | 3 |
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The Auckland New Zealand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in the suburb of Goodwood Heights outside Manukau Central in Auckland, New Zealand.
History
[edit]The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018.[1] The Auckland New Zealand Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.[4] At the time, the number of the church's total number of operating or announced temples was 201 with this announcement.
On June 13, 2020, a groundbreaking to signify beginning of construction was held, with Ian S. Ardern, who is the president of the church's Pacific Area, presiding.[5]
See also
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- Comparison of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by geographic region
- Temple architecture (Latter-day Saints)
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= Operating
= Under construction
= Announced
= Temporarily Closed
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Twelve Temples Announced as October 2018 General Conference Closes: Number of temples operating, announced or under construction now above 200", Newsroom, LDS Church, 7 October 2018
- ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
- ^ Church and Community Leaders Break Ground to Officially Commence Auckland Temple Construction, Church of Jesus Christ Newsroom, 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Yuba California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cape Verde, Puebla Mexico, Yigo Guam, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
- ^ "Auckland New Zealand Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced", Newsroom, LDS Church, 12 March 2020
External links
[edit]- Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Auckland New Zealand Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org
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