The theme of the Hamilton New Zealand Temple and the neighboring Church College of New Zealand (1958-2009) is "Build for Eternity". The temple and the school were built by labor missionaries, these are young individuals and families who consecrated their lives for 2 years to building these projects. And their efforts have eternal effects and reach far beyond what we can comprehend. The people of New Zealand and the South Pacific were so incredibly grateful to have access to a temple.

Announcement:  17 February 1955
Dedication:  20–22 April 1958 by David O. McKay
Rededication:  16 October 2022 by Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Site:  35 acres  |  14.2 hectares
Ordinance Rooms:  Two instruction rooms, five sealing rooms, and one baptistry
Total Floor Area:  45,251 square feet  |  4,204 square meters
Height:  156 feet  |  47.5 meters