Pipe Organ Rebuild and Restoration
"One cannot imagine a cathedral without an organ. I encourage you to support the organ restoration so the Cathedral's fine music may continue for generations to come."
Bishop David Rice, Bishop of Waiapu
Help To Restore Our Fine Organ
The magnificent Cathedral in Napier was rebuilt after the devastation of the 1931 earthquake.
It houses one of the finest church organs in New Zealand. Over its 35 years the organ has been used for regular worship, music lessons, civic and ecumenical ceremonies, cultural events and choral and organ recitals.
The time has come for major work
Major work includes:
- Cleaning 35 years of dust and dirt
- Re-adjusting the 3000 pipes
- Overhauling the pipe mechanism and sound boards
- Replacing solid state systems with digital technology
- Replacing worn keyboards and stops
- Adding a fourth manual or keyboard and its associated new pipework
- Replacing the organ blower and installing a humidifier
" The successful completion of this project will ensure that the church and the Hawkes Bay community continue to enjoy the benefits of one of the finest organs in the country. I encourage members of the community and local organisations to support this important project."
Barbara Arnott-Mayor Napier City
How Can You Help?
We need to raise $400,000. Please support the project.
- Donate to the general fund
- Restore a Pipe for your children and grandchildren to give them a lasting connection to this civic project at $100 per pipe
- Tell people about our project
Together we can do it !
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Number of Gifts Required
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Size of Gift over 3 Years
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Size of Gift Annually
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Size of Gift Monthly
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TOTALS
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1
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$ 100,000
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$ 33,333
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$ 2777.75
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$ 100,000
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1
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50,000
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16,666
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1388.83
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50, 000
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2
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30,000
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10,000
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833
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60,000
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2
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20,000
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6,667
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556
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40,000
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2
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15,000
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5000
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417
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30,000
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4
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10,000
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3333.33
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277
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40,000
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4
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5,000
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1667
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139
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20,000
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15
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2,000
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666.67
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55.55
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30,000
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10
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1000
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333.33
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27.77
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10,000
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20
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500
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166.66
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13.88
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10,000
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Plus 100 @ $100 to restore a pipe
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10,000
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$ 400,000
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Total raised to date 31st July 2010: $213,441
Private Donations 39,770
Napier City Council 26,875
Kingdom Foundation 25,000
Private Trusts - local 65,000
Public Concerts & Events 2,380
Napier Civic Choir 5,000
Cookbook sales 2,386
St John’s funds 47,000
Thank you to all who have supported this project to date, and we look forward to many more generous contributions to the fund.
All donations are tax deductible.
All contributions to the Waiapu Cathedral organ Restoration Fund are tax deductible to the maximum limits set by the IRD. Receipts will be issued upon receipt of funds except where the payment is made by ongoing pledge, in which case receipts will be issued annually.
All gifts toward the Organ Restoration will be recorded in a special book, which will remain in the Cathedral.
Donations over $100 will receive a "Be an Organ Donor" fridge magnet and certificate.
"I believe the money you spend will be a wise investment in your constant efforts to beautify your liturgy and strengthen your outreach through music, one of God's most lovely and powerful gifts."
John Wells, MA, DMus, FNZAO. Auckland City Organist,
University of Auckland Organist.
Coming Up ...
Fantastic Fundraising Auction – mark your diary now for this “fantastic fun fundraiser”
Friday October 15, 5.30pm to 7.30pm in the Napier Municipal Theatre - Pan Pac Foyer
$15 entry includes glass of wine and nibbles
50+ lots, including art and collectables, holiday and entertainment packages
More details to come
If you have anything to donate, please contact June Clifford, phone 06 835 9522 or email juneclifford@xtra.co.nz. We are looking for both goods and services.
Some of the Fundraising events held so far ...
MidWinter Celebration Concert
Organxtravaganza
Civic Choir Concert
Deco Decanted Movies
Recipe Books – available at the Cathedral
Chocolate sales at events
Napier Cathedral Organ Fundraising Committee
John Palairet - Chartered Accountant & Consultant with BDO Spicers HB,Chairman Anglican Care Ltd
Dean Helen Jacobi - Dean of Waiapu Cathedral
Gary Bowler - Director of Cathedral Music, former Head of Music, Woodford House
Alison Thomson - Cathedral Choir & Vestry, Napier Civic Choir, former Principal Woodford House,
Peter Meyer - Cathedral Choir, Linden Singers, MD Southern Lights Ventures
June Clifford - former Head of Music, Napier Girls' High School, Chair of Chamber Music NZ
Alan Alexander -
Angie Alexander -
Ani Tylee - Project Coordinator
To contact the Committee please phone the Cathedral Office on 06 835 8824
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