Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 11:17 am
Kiwi musicians have united in their bid to save St
David’s Church, so it can be repurposed into a much-needed
centre for acoustic music for all New Zealanders. They have
gifted their voices and musical talent in a pre-recorded
concert ‘To the Stars’, to be streamed from Saturday 29
May 2021. The virtual concert was filmed in the great hall
of St David’s and features a star-studded lineup of New
Zealand musical talent. It reveals the glorious interior and
sparkling acoustics which make St David’s the ideal centre
for music.
Starring in the concert is world famous
Saturday, 24 April 2021, 1:38 pm
Plans to sell the iconic heritage St David’s Church,
also known as the Soldiers’ Memorial Church’ on
Auckland’s Khyber Pass has shocked the community that has
been actively campaigning to preserve it since
2014.
The decision by the Presbyterian Trust to put
the potential three-site development block up for tender –
just after Anzac Day – has blindsided the Friends of St
David’s Trust, a community charity that has been
advocating to protect the memorial church, hall and
adjoining carpark.
“While this lack of consultation
is hugely disappointing, our focus remains steadfast on the
preservation of our taonga which is a sacred place built in