UPTOWN FUTURES FESTIVAL
We are delighted to be involved in the Uptown Futures Festival, to facilitate and encourage collaborative change in this exciting neighbourhood.
The Uptown Business Association, alongside local business The Urban Advisory, have partnered with the University of Auckland, Unitec and AUT to reimagine our neighbourhood and create visions of its potential.
Over 550 architecture and design students have considered the urban regeneration of Uptown through their studies this year. The Uptown Futures Festival will showcase their work and provide a catalyst for community input into the development of the area.
Kāhui St David's is proud to be hosting:
Uptown Futures Festival Launch Event
Saturday 8th July 4pm - 6:30pm
Doors open from 3pm.
Great Hall, Kāhui St David's
70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton.
You’ll enjoy a thought-provoking panel discussion along with an acoustic music performance by the brilliant singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist Nick Dow. On the panel discussion lead by Bernard Hickey, you'll hear from Chlöe Swarbrick (MP for Auckland Central), Sibyl Bloomfield (Lecturer and Researcher at AUT), Anahera Rawiri (Principal at ABH Limited) and Patrick Reynolds (Director at Waka Kotahi).
Get your free ticket at eventbrite.
More info: https://www.uptown.co.nz/future
Uptown Futures Festival Student Showcase Pop-up
Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 July, 1pm - 6pm.
North Chapel (Madeira Lane entrance)
Kāhui St David's, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton.
On display, there'll be digital installations, large-format designs, models, interactive displays and much more. These free exhibitions will give you the opportunity to see and absorb a huge range of different ideas, from urban furniture and mixed-use developments and housing, to neighbourhood-wide strategies; all centred around making sure Uptown maintains its unique character as it evolves.
More info: https://www.uptown.co.nz/future
Come along and immerse yourself in captivating designs/ideas and thought-provoking panel discussions.
It’s HAPPENING
Since ANZAC Eve, we have continued restoration work on St David’s, inside and out. Stone mullions, leadlight windows, floor repairs, ceiling repairs, the list is exhaustive! This has been made possible thanks to the grants, pro-bono and volunteer support. We are very grateful for your support.
If you would like to further contribute to this legacy project either by donating, or with your time, we welcome your support.
Please contact Paul on 021 521 574 or paul@KahuiStDavids.nz
Arch repairs in progress, mullion repair completed.
Floors repaired, new entry mats and doorstep. Getting on with improving the essentials.
THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEERS
It takes a village to prepare the building and grounds for a big event! Thanks to the volunteers who came to the working bee on Saturday. The pews are sparkling, the gardens are weed-free, and the place is feeling great.
Bindi Robb – working through driving rain (sleet!) on her Saturday morning.
Lara and Claudio pulling weeds before helping prep the Great Hall.
Clean pews, just in time for Uptown Futures Festival
MEET A STAR VOLUNTEER
It is our pleasure to introduce you to Brian Hughes. Brian came on board in the leadup to ANZAC Eve, and has since been working to problem-solve and advise on building restoration strategy and planning. A lifetime in the construction industry, Brian brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. Brian’s connection to the place goes back through time. Brian's grandfather JM Elliffe is named on the Role of Honour, and the Behold I Stand at the Door and Knock window near the pulpit is currently being restored by the extended Elliffe family.
Thank you Brian for your awesome support.
Brian Hughes
INTRODUCING NAVJOT & BUSINESS SHINE
Since 2015, Navjot Singh has volunteered for the Trust, including for the Art of Remembrance project, and many of our major events. Navjot has just launched a new carpet cleaning, floor cleaning, upholstery cleaning, floor polishing and water-blasting service, Business Shine. He has just done a superb job on the North Chapel, stairs, lower lobby and Great Hall. Please consider Navjot for home or work.
www.businessshine.co.nz or phone 021 282 0006
Navjot Singh
THANK YOU
Thank you for being part of this exciting journey. We look forward to seeing you soon at Kāhui St David’s.