150^th Anniversary Restoration Appeal

The Restoration Project will:

• Replace rotting roof woodwork
• Reinstate failing 1969 roof with slates similar to the original roof
• Strengthen bonds between walls and roof
• Secure the stained glass windows
• Remove unnecessary interior tie rods

How you can help

Dunedin has an established reputation for maintaining its historic buildings. No amount of money can replace an historic building once it is gone. In 1964 it was recommended that this church be pulled down — instead Vestry undertook a major restoration.

We wish to offer all interested parties an opportunity to ensure the future of Dunedin’s oldest church building as a place of worship within the wider community.

The Appeal Objective

We aim to raise $1.7 million.

You are invited to pledge either a lump sum, or make a donation over a period of three years, thereby taking advantage of four tax years.

How the Appeal works

» Download the
pledge form

Please download the pledge form.

You decide on the amount and the frequency of your gift. Simply complete the pledge form indicating your preference for a lump sum or monthly contributions.

Your donation is Fully Tax Deductible: All Saints Anglican Church is registered as a charity under the Charities Act, 2007 (Diocese of Dunedin No. CC 31504). Every taxpayer can claim a rebate for donations.

We thank you for your generous support.

» Restoration Report 2009

Short History

The parish was founded in 1863 and the foundation stone laid on 11 February 1865. All Saints is the oldest church building in use in Dunedin.

Significant early parishioners and benefactors, such as the Ritchie, Neill, Bell, Allen and Howlison families, recall Dunedin’s familiar business names. Many of the stained glass windows commemorate these families. F G Gurnsey of Christchurch carved:

• the pulpit, in memory of Sir James Allen
• the Aumbry in memory of Edward Howlison
• the kauri Rood in memory of Archdeacon Whitehead’s mother
• the Central Altar panels (1969)

Major restoration was undertaken in 1968-69 funded by the Historic Places Trust and Miss Davidson, a parishioner. This work enabled All Saints to continue its ministry in Dunedin North.

Generations have gathered in fellowship from throughout Dunedin, aware of the historical importance and beauty of the building and its contents. Parishioners and visitors alike continue to be enriched by its unique internal beauty and spiritual atmosphere.