Auckland New Zealand Temple Explained

The Auckland New Zealand Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) under construction in the suburb of Goodwood Heights outside Manukau Central in Auckland, New Zealand.

History

The intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Russell M. Nelson on October 7, 2018. The Auckland New Zealand Temple was announced concurrently with 11 other temples.^[1] 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.

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)

External links

• Church Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Auckland New Zealand Temple at ChurchofJesusChristTemples.org

Notes and References

1. The Mendoza Argentina, Salvador Brazil, Yuba California, Phnom Penh Cambodia, Praia Cape Verde, Puebla Mexico, Yigo Guam, Lagos Nigeria, Davao Philippines, San Juan Puerto Rico, and Red Cliffs Utah temples.