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Behind the Window: St Joseph’s and the Vella whānau

Behind the Window – St Joseph’s Church Pāuatahanui and the Vella Croatian connection

A history of the Vella whānau and the Croatian connections with the 146 year old St. Joseph’s Church, Pāuatahanui by Robert McClean, who is a Principal Advisor for Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, the mandated iwi authority for Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Our speaker will talk about the history of this place and specifically about the Vella whānau, one of the donor families.

Health & Safety

Closed shoes required, ground may be slippery after rain. Limited parking.

No toilet facilities on site, nearest are in Pauatahanui village a short distance away.

Location
85 Paremata Haywards Road (State Highway 58), Haywards, Lower Hutt 5018

Regions

Porirua
Lower Hutt

Tags

Site Tour
Talk

Event times

2-3pm Sat 9 Nov


Koha

Friends of St Joseph's Pauatahanui

St Joseph’s historic Catholic Church dates from 1878 and was built from local donations. The Vella whānau is one of the donor families.

Email: stjosephschurchpauatahanui@gmail.com