We're making progress whanau! With the interior cleaning complete, we're now getting the scaffolding up and ready for the work on the roof. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Ted Wright on 027 455 7543.
We've been absolutely thrilled with the progress we've made so far. This is a massive project, being done on the smell of an oily rag, so we greatly appreciate all of the donations and help that we've received so far. This is the plan we're working to:
Phase 1 includes interior remediation and cleaning. It also includes placing a tarpaulin over the open roof area temporarily.
Phase 2 includes repair of the open roof area and framing. We will progress along that side of the roof as far as our limited budget will allow. The area has extensive water damage. Our minimum aim is to make the area waterproof and to support the structure to prevent serious collapse. If budget allows, we will paint at least, the most exposed sections of the church exterior.
We'd like to acknowledge our sponsor Triple C Contractors who have been absolutely amazing! The restoration project could not have got this far without them and for that we are deeply grateful. Check out these guys at: www.triplec.co.nz.
If you're interested in being a sponsor or contributing to the restoration works, please contact Ted Wright. Check out our Facebook page for the latest updates: https://www.facebook.com/zionchurchparirau
Whanau, this is history in the making!
Lot's has been happening down at the church! To do the restoration work, we needed our own water supply. This was installed last month, which has allowed for the intensive cleaning work to take place. It also provides emergency water in case of fire.
For all those who have donated towards the restoration. This is part of what you've paid for, and we thank you!
A Trust hui was held on Saturday where new members were elected. Our official photographer, Derk Schoemaker was on hand to record the moment (photo below).
There was a buzz of excitement as the Chair of the Parirau Church Restoration Committee, Ted Wright, reported to the Trust, our first sponsor 'Triple C Contractors’, who reached out a few weeks ago to offer their help (thanks to people sharing of our posts on Facebook). They have kindly donated their assistance in the restoration of our heritage church, providing guidance, material and resources. We are extremely thrilled and grateful for their very kind offer. We will update you all once our joint plan is completed.
Tēnā koutou katoa,
It's been a little while since we last gave an update. Not only are we working on the physical restoration but we're also working on getting memories and stories recorded anyone who has a connection to the church. We are also excited to announce, we have an official photographer who is going to record the Church Restoration Journey. We are making history!!!
Keep watching this space and join us on Facebook to receive more regular updates: https://www.facebook.com/zionchurchparirau
Arohanui whānau!
Thank you whānau (friends and family) for all your support to date. We are proud to announce we have raised enough funds to move forward with the remedial repairs and pathwork to make the church weatherproof.
We have developed a Maintenance Schedule, of which this work is outlined as Phase One. We will be posting updates with photos over the next few months to show you our progress. If you’d like to be involved, please contact us.
Nga mihi,
Parirau Church Restoration Committee
Photo provided by Derk Schoemaker - official 'Restoration' photographer
We have one of our Rangatahi who has taken over managing our Instagram page. Kayla will be posting regularly to keep you updated. We're so proud to have our next generation join us to keep the fires burning.
Our team are working behind the scenes to organise a number of maintenance days in the new year. We welcome anyone with building experience to help us. Please contact us at zionparirau@gmail.com for more information.
On Saturday we held an AGM where we had 5 new members join the Parirau Church Restoration Committee. This was an amazing outcome for us. We look forward to the progress we can make with more hands on deck. Please contact us if you're interested in being part of the Restoration Project.
We received a welcome surprise last week, where whānau have come together to fastened the roof back onto the Church. This is huge for us. Thank you, thank you, thank you. And we of course thank everyone else out there for their continued support.
