Bring Krishna Back Home to Wellington!
Help ISKCON Wellington renovate its new temple and restore darshan, kirtan, and spiritual life for the community.
Wellington
For the first time in decades, Krishna has no temple in Wellington.
No darshan.
No kirtan.
No spiritual home.
Since the closure of our previous temple in 2024, devotees have been without a sacred place to gather, worship, and serve.
The absence has been deeply felt.
But by Krishna’s mercy, a new home has been secured.
A property has been purchased and approved as a place of worship.
$2.5 million has already been contributed by devotees worldwide.
Now, $750,000 is needed to complete renovations and reopen the temple.
🛕 Your contribution will help create:
* A sacred altar for darshan
* A temple hall for kirtan and festivals
* A kitchen for prasadam
* A space for youth, education, and community
This is more than a building.
This is Krishna’s home.
And wherever we are in the world…
this responsibility belongs to all of us.
⚡ Please act now
🙏 Donate today and help reopen Krishna’s doors.
Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer.
We are now trying to raise the next $100,000 in the coming weeks to keep the project moving forward.
About us
ISKCON Centre for Culture and Education (Wellington, New Zealand) is a spiritual community sharing Krishna consciousness through yoga, meditation, kirtan, philosophy, and vegetarian food, offering a welcoming space for personal growth, service, and spiritual connection.
Use of funds
Funds will be used for essential temple renovations including altar and deity rooms, prayer hall, kitchen, services, and facilities. If full funds are not raised, work will be prioritised based on funds available and/or supported through a bank loan.
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Latest update
Project Update – Significant Progress Towards Building Consent 2 June 2026
Dear supporters and well-wishers,
We would like to share an update on the progress of the new ISKCON Wellington temple.
As many of you know, we successfully secured the new property and obtained Resource Consent to operate it as a place of worship. Since then, significant work has taken place behind the scenes.
Our architects, engineers, and consultants have completed the detailed plans and reports required for Building Consent. The full application has been submitted to Lower Hutt City Council for review.
The Council has completed its initial assessment and provided a detailed list of questions and requests for clarification. We are pleased to report that our consultants have responded to all queries and submitted the required information.
We are now awaiting further feedback from the Council and are hopeful that Building Consent approval is not far away.
At the same time, we have begun engaging with builders and contractors to obtain renovation quotations. Early indications suggest that the total project cost may be higher than originally estimated. Once firm quotations are received, we will provide a further update.
We are deeply grateful for the support, encouragement, and generosity that has brought the project this far. Every donation, prayer, and word of encouragement brings us one step closer to reopening Krishna's doors in Wellington.
Thank you for being part of this historic project.
Your servants,
ISKCON Wellington Temple Project Team
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