Auckland New Zealand Temple

The Auckland New Zealand Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Auckland, New Zealand.

Auckland New Zealand Temple
Under construction
Number 186
Announcement 7 October 2018
Groundbreaking 13 June 2020 by
Ian S. Ardern
Site 2.62 acres (1.1 hectares)
Official website • News & images
Additional information
Location Auckland, New Zealand

History

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.[2] 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.[3]

See also
Temples in Oceania
Red = Operating
Blue = Under construction
Yellow = Announced
Black = Closed for renovation

References
  2. 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.
  3. "Auckland New Zealand Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced", Newsroom, LDS Church, 12 March 2020


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