Auckland New Zealand Temple
| Auckland New Zealand Temple | |||||||||||
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| Number | 186 | ||||||||||
| Announcement | 7 October 2018 | ||||||||||
| Groundbreaking | 13 June 2020 by Ian S. Ardern | ||||||||||
| Site | 2.62 acres (1.1 hectares) | ||||||||||
| Floor area | TBD | ||||||||||
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The Auckland New Zealand Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in Auckland, New Zealand.
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.[3] 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.[4]
See also[]
- 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)
References[]
- ^ a b "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
- ^ LDS Church announces plans to build 12 new temples worldwide, pioneer generation temples will be renovated, KSTU Fox 13, 7 October 2018
- ^ The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, , Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cabo Verde, Puebla Mexico, Yigo Guam, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.
- ^ "Auckland New Zealand Temple Groundbreaking Date Announced", Newsroom, LDS Church, 2020-03-12
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