Gathering
A place of
Anzac at Kāhui St David’s - Centre for Music
On ANZAC Eve (the night before Anzac Day), we enjoyed an evening of inspiring music, moving image and warm hospitality in the company of very special guests.
We experienced the magnificent acoustics of your newest centre for music - Kāhui St David's, with performances by musicians Horomona Horo (taonga pūoro), David Harvey (bagpipes), Ed Waaka (piano and vocal), Helen Lukman-Fox (pipe organ) and The Off Broadway Band.
Art of Remembrance 2023 - Sara Hughes
A remarkable series of specially commissioned works by artist Sara Hughes titled Colour Quartet (full series x 4 artworks) are now available to purchase. Proceeds will support the historic St David’s Memorial Church building’s illumination and development into a new cultural destination and centre for music for all.
The silkscreen-on-brass artworks are inspired by nature, music and the theme of hope for the future. Available to buy individually, in pairs, as a triptych (3), quartet (4) or installation. Each artwork is 610mm H x 460mm wide.
Pre-order your artwork online via the link below for our next delivery dates.
Artwork viewing
By appointment - contact Paul Baragwanath 021 521 574
A new centre for music
Kāhui St David’s is a centre for music-making, inspiration and social connection.
A place for celebration, remembrance and community within the historic St David’s Memorial Church, one of New Zealand’s most significant heritage buildings, located on Khyber Pass Road in central Auckland.
“Kāhui” means “the gathering” and captures the intention behind this new institution to serve all New Zealanders.
We invite you to visit to learn more about the building’s history and experience its transformation for yourself.
Nau mai, haere mai! Afio mai! Welcome to Kāhui St David’s!
Gifting of a Name
The Friends of St David’s Trust’s work began in 2014 with a couple of friends who invited a few more to join them to save St David’s Memorial Church. With a new responsibility in 2022 with the purchase of the church and a shift in purpose, it was time for a new name for St David’s - Kāhui Rangi Pūpū.
We acknowledge Kaumatua Tautoko Witika for the precious gift of this name.
