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 the suburb of Goodwood Heights outside Manukau Central in Auckland, New Zealand.

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]
Location	Auckland, New Zealand
Geographic coordinates	36.99316°S 174.89015°E / -36.99316; 174.89015
Baptistries	1
Ordinance rooms	4
Sealing rooms	3
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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.^[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

• LDS Church portal

• 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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Temples in New Zealand

• = Operating
• = Under construction
• = Announced
• = Temporarily Closed

References

1. "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
2. LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
3. Church and Community Leaders Break Ground to Officially Commence Auckland Temple Construction, Church of Jesus Christ Newsroom, 13 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
4. 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.
5. "Auckland New Zealand Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced", Newsroom, LDS Church, 12 March 2020

External links

• Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Auckland New Zealand Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org