Hamilton · New Zealand
Hamilton New Zealand Temple
DedicatedReference record
- Announced
- February 17, 1955
- Groundbreaking
- December 21, 1955
- Dedicated
- April 20, 1958
- Rededicated
- October 16, 2022
Overview
Hamilton New Zealand Temple is in Hamilton, New Zealand. It was announced on February 17, 1955. Ground was broken on December 21, 1955. It was dedicated on April 20, 1958 by David O. McKay.
Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.
Timeline
- February 17, 1955Announced
- December 21, 1955GroundbreakingAriel S. Ballif
- April 20, 1958DedicatedBy David O. McKay
- August 26, 2022 – September 17, 2022Public open house
- October 16, 2022RededicatedBy Dieter F. Uchtdorf
4 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2026. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.
Architecture & details
| Elevation above sea level | 131 feet |
|---|---|
| Height | 156 feet |
| Order of dedication | 11th temple dedicated |
| Ordinance rooms | 1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 5 sealing |
| Site area | 35 acres |
| Floor area | 45,251 square feet |
Facilities (as of October 22, 2026; these change): Arrival center · Distribution center · Temple clothing rental · Patron housing
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