St Faith's Restoration Project
For more than 100 years, St Faith’s Anglican Church has stood as a place of worship, connection, culture, and community in the heart of Ōhinemutu.
St Faith’s Anglican Church is one of Rotorua’s most iconic heritage buildings and holds deep significance for Ngāti Whakaue, the wider community, and visitors from around the world.
Known for its taonga, stunning stained glass windows and rich history, St Faith’s is a nationally important icon of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Today, St Faith’s requires significant restoration work to protect and preserve this special place for future generations. Restoration work is already underway, with a major restoration programme beginning in 2026 to ensure the building remains safe, strong, and standing for years to come.
Your support will help fund vital restoration and preservation work so future generations can continue to gather, worship, learn, and experience the beauty and history of St Faith’s Anglican Church. Every contribution, large or small, will make a difference.
By donating, you are helping protect an important part of Rotorua’s history and preserving a place that holds memories, meaning, and connection for so many people.
Large, small, regular or one off, all donations will help keep St Faith’s standing strong for generations to come.
Leave a Lasting Legacy
A gift to St Faith’s in your Will is a lasting way to support the future of this cherished heritage and spiritual landmark, ensuring it endures for generations to come.
Interested in leaving a bequest? Contact Rosie Riggir, our General Manager on 07 349 7496 or email rosie@geysercf.org.nz
The Story of St Faith's
About the Restoration
Stage 1: Foundations
Critical foundation strengthening and stabilisation work is now nearly complete, helping secure the future of the building.
Stage 2: Roof Restoration
The next stage focuses on restoring and protecting the roof to ensure the building remains weather tight and structurally sound.
Stage 3: Interior Restoration
The final stage will focus on restoring the interior, including the repair and preservation of treasured taonga, artworks, and interior finishes.
Every donation helps move this restoration project forward, stage by stage.
Donating over $1,000?
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Donations for the St Faith’s Restoration Project are proudly managed by Geyser Community Foundation.
All donations over $5 receive a tax deductible receipt, meaning you may be eligible to claim a 33.33% tax credit. If you choose to donate your rebate back, your generosity can go even further in helping preserve this treasured community taonga for generations to come.
