Start The Conversation
Weddings, Christenings, Memorials, Reunions & Community Gatherings
St Joseph’s Matakana Island may be available for selected life events, faith gatherings, family milestones and community heritage activities.
Because the chapel is a heritage place with deep community meaning, enquiries are considered with care, respect and suitability in mind.
A Community Heritage Chapel
St Joseph’s is not a commercial event centre.
It is a community heritage chapel where gatherings should reflect the dignity of the place, the tikanga of the community and the faith traditions connected to its history.
Life Events
Weddings, christenings, baptisms, blessings, anniversaries, memorial services and family milestone gatherings.
Community Use
Heritage days, oral history recordings, school visits, community meals, seasonal gatherings and small local events.
Possible Enquiries
Before Making An Enquiry
Please understand that St Joseph’s is a small heritage chapel located on Matakana Island.
Access, timing, facilities, numbers, transport, tikanga, church requirements and community suitability may all need to be discussed before any gathering can be confirmed.
Respect The Place
Gatherings should honour the chapel, its history and its continued role within the community.
Plan With Care
Island access, preparation, facilities and community considerations should be discussed early.
Keep It Meaningful
St Joseph’s is best suited to gatherings with genuine family, faith, heritage or community connection.
Enquiry Pathway
The first step is simple: make contact and describe the gathering you have in mind.
From there, the appropriate people can consider availability, suitability, access, requirements and next steps.
Interested In Gathering At St Joseph’s?
Share the type of event, preferred timing, expected number of people and any family or community connection to St Joseph’s or Matakana Island.
Make An Enquiry