Timeline New Zealand

September 1853 - Australia Although baptiezed

Dec 2, 1853

Missionaries William Cooke and Burr Frost teach Francis and Emma Evans. Although baptized in Australia, they were the first New Zealanders to join the Church, as far as is known.

October 27, 1854 - Auckland, New Zealand Augustus Farnham and William Cooke become the first missionaries to visit New Zealand,

Jul 27, 1854

Augustus Farnham and William Cooke become the first missionaries to visit New Zealand, accompanied by recent convert Thomas Holder.

October 18, 1881 - Auckland first Maori to be baptized in New Zealand.

Mar 18, 1881

Ngataki of Ngaruawahia is the first Maori to be baptized in New Zealand.

February 25, 1883 - Waotu, New Zealand Hare Te Katera is named as its president.

Apr 25, 1883

The first Maori branch is organized and Hare Te Katera is named as its president.

March 23, 1901 - Te Horo, Bay of Islands, New Zealand Reweti is named as its president.

May 23, 1901

David M. Haun organizes the first Maori Relief Society and Mangu Reweti is named as its president.

February 1928 - New Zealand The first hymnbooks in Maori are printed.

Mar 17, 1928

The first hymnbooks in Maori are printed.

May 18, 1958 - Auckland Biesinger is called as its president for stake

Apr 18, 1958

The first New Zealand stake is created and George R. Biesinger is called as its president.

October 7, 2018 - Salt Lake City. A second temple is announced in New Zealand,

May 7, 2018

A second temple is announced in New Zealand, to be built in Auckland.