WHO WE ARE


Committee
Chair & Co-Sexton Jason Midgley 021 565 111 General enquiries, Graves, Burials, Funerals, Ash Memorial Wall, Plaques, Gravediggers, Permission for upgrading headstones
Secretary & Treasurer Angela Laurenson 021 060 1411Website, Facebook, Financials, Donations, Membership, History, Newsletters Weddings & Bookings Co-ordinator Leanne Midgley 021 688 164 Weddings and Venue enquiries and bookings, and viewings of the Church building Committee MembersDarren Midgley 029 234 3705Stuart Ogilvie Kohl Midgley 021 156 4666 & Co-Sexton
Preservation Society Committee with Cameron Brewer MP. Left to Right: Darren Midgley, Angela Laurenson, Stuart Ogilvie, Jason Midgley, Cameron Brewer MP, Kohl Midgley. Absent: Leanne Midgley
Sextons
Jason Midgley 021 565 111 Kohl Midgley 021 156 4666 Graves, Burials, Funerals, Ash Memorial Wall, Plaques, Gravediggers, Permission for upgrading headstones
Contact Us
Get in touch hereOur email: hobsonvillesettlerschurch@gmail.comAll postal mail to: 32 Ranui Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050Church Key return to: 16 Toheroa Street, Hobsonville, Auckland, 0616*Note our 1 Scott Road address does not have a mailbox Groundsman, lawns, weed spraying: James Watson, Express Lawn Mowing Mobile: 027 221 1342 Lawyer: Alec Steel, Barrister, Chancery Street Chambers, Auckland CBD Lawyer: Bruce Wyber Managing Partner, Sellars Law Helensville | Warkworth | Wellsford | Mangawhai Arborists: David Thomas, Oakwood Treecare and Consultancy Ltd link Grave Diggers: Silverdale Landscape Services link Electrician: Tristan Philip, Esquire Electrical link Electrician: Cameron Stevenson, Lloyd Electrical link Painters: Euro Painters link Builders: Brendon Midgley, Midgley Builders Insurance: Demelza Midgley, Midgley Advisors link Locksmith: Ronald at Armstrong Smarter Security - Avondale Building wash, window cleaning: Simon Kennedy, Simply Window Cleaning link Heat pump: Clinton Brown, CB Refrigeration + Air Conditioning link Fire monitoring: Alarm NZ Fire sprinkler system maintenance, Building Warrant of Fitness: Max Colman Colman & Associates 09 836 3918
  • The Hobsonville Church & Settlers’ Cemetery is lovingly maintained by volunteers - many of whom are descendants of the early Hobsonville settler families. The grounds continue to be cared for with pride and dedication, and the cemetery remains an active burial place for our community.
  • We are deeply committed to preserving, maintaining, and protecting our heritage 1875 Church building and graveyard, ensuring it remains a treasured historic amenity for generations to come.

  • Many of us have several generations of family buried here, and our families have cared for this place for nearly 150 years. In one way or another, most of us are connected - by whakapapa, by history, and by our shared responsibility as kaitiaki of this special site.

  • The Hobsonville Settlers Church and Cemetery is in the Trusteeship of The Hobsonville Church and Settlers' Cemetery Preservation Society Incorporated.

  • Incorporated Society and Registered Charity number: CC43897
  • NZBN number: 9429042935254
  • Registered: 25 March 2010
  • Our Charitable Purpose:
  • - To undertake trusteeship of the settlers’ cemetery and church property at 1 Scott Road, Hobsonville, in compliance with the trustees' guidelines of the 1877 deed of gift and current legislation
  • - To preserve, operate, administer, maintain and improve the settlers' cemetery and church property as an historic district amenity
  • - To recognise the historic significance of the cemetery and the settlers' families buried therein by ensuring that to the greatest extent possible descendants of those families be accorded pre-emptive burial rights

  • The Society carries out the terms and in particular the trusts of the Deed of Conveyance dated 4 December 1877.

  • A Committee is elected at the AGM to govern the Incorporated Society.
  • Our Constitution Rules link

  • We file our Annual Return with Charities Services / Ngā Ratonga Kaupapa Atawhai
  • Our financial year is 30 June to 1 July

  • Our Performance Reports:
  • Financial Year 30 June 2025 link
  • Financial Year 30 June 2024 link
  • Financial Year 30 June 2023 link
  • Financial Year 30 June 2022 link
Annual General Meeting 2025/2026 TBC September/October 2026, 1 Scott Road, Hobsonville 1. Agenda 2. Apologies - please email to us here 3. Minutes of AGM Thursday 2 October 2025 link 4. Chair Report 5. Financial Report for year ended 30 June 2026 6. Election of Officers 2026/2027 7. Any other business
Newsletters: In addition to our Facebook posts, we from time to time email an update Newsletter to Society Members, family, friends, and supporters on our email distribution list. If you would like to also receive a copy by email please get in touch with us. May 2024 Newsletter link here. December 2022 Newsletter link here. July 2022 Newsletter link here. December 2021 Newsletter link here.
Membership
Bank Account: ASB 12-3039-0107909-00 Reference: Your Name, Membership or Donation Bank Account Name: Hobsonville Church & Settlers Cemetery Preservation Society Inc Note membership fees cover the period 1 July – 30 JuneAdult Membership $10.00 per yearSenior Membership $5.00 per yearLife Membership $200 You are most welcome to join the Society with membership open to any person living within the Hobsonville district, or any descendant of Hobsonvlle settlers, or any relative of persons buried in the Hobsonvlle cemetery,
Donations
Donations toward the ongoing maintenance and care of the Church building and graveyard are deeply appreciated. They help preserve this historic place for the community and for future generations. Donations are eligible for a tax credit.For every dollar donated, 33.33 cents can be claimed back as a tax credit.
Past Committee
Chair Angela Laurenson (Ockleston) Geoff Ockleston Kevin Farley Bruce Anderson (1948-2023)
Secretary & Treasurer Rachel Wyber (Laurenson/Ockleston) Steven Apps (Anderson) Bridget Brownrigg Grace Griffin Laurel North (Boyd) Sue Robinson (Boyd)
Committee MemberArleen McCracken (Freeman) Brendon Midgley - co-opted Scott Laurenson - co-opted Desiree Morgan (Midgley) Owen Freeman (1936-2025) Jean Harding (Midgley) Jenny Gutry (Ockleston) Bruce Anderson (1948-2023) Ken Child Geoff Ockleston Kevin Farley Laurel North Graeme Laurenson (1938-2010) Sue Robinson (Boyd)Percy Midgley (1917-2008) Cedric Wiseley (1923-2012) SextonBruce Anderson (1948-2023)Graeme Laurenson (1938-2010)