To celebrate the restoration of the cross we will be running short tours for our donors/supporters to visit and learn more about the cross at 2.00pm, 2.30pm and 3.00pm on Sunday 7th November. No bookings are required for these tours. Just meet us at the Shelter at Karori Cemetery (300 metres in from the main gate past the crematiorum)
Hi All,
Thank you to the 32 people who donated through Givealittle. I am pleased to say that we met our goal, with some direct donations coming through as well. All updates of the work will be put up on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/friendsofkaroricemetery
thanks again,
Kieran
Friends of Karori Cemetery
Hi All,
It has been fantastic to get the support that we have had, thanks to all of you.
Due to your support we have engaged with the contractors and the council, and the work has started today. Below is a copy from our facebook page post sharing the news. We have uploaded photos on the page as well so please go and check it out as well! https://www.facebook.com/friendsofkaroricemetery
Woo hoo! This morning Karl & Gavin removed the large wooden cross from where it stood on the top of the first Catholic area from 1892 until 2019. It's going to Gavin's workshop to be restored, which will only take a few weeks, then it will be safely mounted again in it's original position. After the trees all round have been removed it should once again be visible as it was when first erected and for many years thereafter. We've been able to embark on this exciting heritage restoration project - our first - thanks to the generosity of many people who have donated to our fundraising initiative - thanks to each and every one of you for making sure we not only raised enough to do the restoration, but a little bit more too for some additional work tidying up the general environs. The cross, which is 3.3 metres long/tall was too big for Gavin's ute, so it's been tucked away safely in the Shelter until he can return with his trailer.
