NZ | Churches + Cathedrals

[flyin_higher]

I really like this one, here in Auckland, St Andews presbyterian church. The portico and tower/spire look real stunning on the Symonds St/Alten St intersection.

[Davee]

Originally Posted by ENIGMA

Parnell ....

These here are the Cathedral and Pro-Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity of the Anglican Diocese of Auckland.

The Pro-Cathedral (the white wooden building) is the largest wooden church in NZ and was designed by Chch's own Benjamin Mountford for the church in AKL! The souths gift to the north

[Svartmetall]

Hehe, like I said David, I love that little Chapel - it's really cute. When I can find a moment I'll take some shots inside it as it really speaks volumes for craftsmanship.

[Cartel]

The cathedral in Hokitika is pretty impressive but I have no pics. What is it St Marys? A couple of notible ones in Merivale, fendalton & Upper Riccarton too (upload pics when I get a chance). Amazing but not suprising how the architectural styles vary so greatly region to region in such a small country

[CULWULLA]

another tall church is out at Grafton. the 40m timber spire dominates the suburb.
Holy Sepulchre church-when completed in 1881, it was Aucklands tallest structure.

[Davee]

Originally Posted by Cartel

The cathedral in Hokitika is pretty impressive but I have no pics. What is it St Marys? A couple of notible ones in Merivale, fendalton & Upper Riccarton too (upload pics when I get a chance). Amazing but not suprising how the architectural styles vary so greatly region to region in such a small country

Hokitika doesn't have a cathedral Cartel The church you are talking of is very grand though.

Cathedrals (from the word Cathedra = Throne or seat) is the church building where where a Bishop (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox and some Lutheran Churches) has his throne. It is the mother church of the diocese.

Hokitika is in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Dioceses of Christchurch

[KIWIKAAS]

Charming little church

All Saints in Howick 1847

[Svartmetall]

I'm actually not a huge fan of All Saints, it can look quite run down from some angles. Much prefer stone churches in general (except for the one in Parnell).

[CULWULLA]

i recieved plans years ago from st mathews. they have a planned 25m spire which will total 60m/200ft high if it ever goes ahead.
image hosted on flickr

[KaneD]

ok here is a contrast... Instead of all those large but grand ol' stone churches in NZ - since we are a country of low population with many small communities, how about this church...

It is St Oswalds, in the middle of nowhere on the stunning but rather lonely section of State Highway 1. It's between the tiny village of Ward and the Clarence River, (ie: north of Kaikoura and south of Blenheim)

[CULWULLA]

^that is so cute.how many would it seat? 20?

[Davee]

Originally Posted by Svartmetall

Hehe, like I said David, I love that little Chapel - it's really cute. When I can find a moment I'll take some shots inside it as it really speaks volumes for craftsmanship.

Which little chapel Svart???

[CULWULLA]

when completed in 1881, the enormous ChristChurch Cathedral was tallest structure in NZ @ 64m or 208ft.
In 1888 there was an earthquake which dislodged the top section of spire.



heres a pic in 1890 showing restored spire
The cathedral was NZ TALLEST STRUCTURE until 1966 when the council building in Auckland was erected.

[jarbury]

I'm sure I read somewhere that St Andrews Church on Symonds St is possibly the oldest remaining church in Auckland.... Does anyone know if this is true?

[Svartmetall]

Originally Posted by DavidEugene

Which little chapel Svart???

The Kauri one next to the modern cathedral in Parnell.

[Davee]

Originally Posted by CULWULLA

when completed in 1881, the enormous ChristChurch Cathedral was tallest structure in NZ @ 64m or 208ft.
In 1888 there was an earthquake which dislodged the top section of spire.



heres a pic in 1890 showing restored spire
The cathedral was NZ TALLEST STRUCTURE until 1966 when the council building in Auckland was erected.

Thanks Cul, great pictures and great information about one of NZ's most important buildings.

[Classic Man]

There are some beautiful churches in NZ I think!

[Cartel]

Originally Posted by DavidEugene

Hokitika doesn't have a cathedral Cartel The church you are talking of is very grand though.

Cathedrals (from the word Cathedra = Throne or seat) is the church building where where a Bishop (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Orthodox and some Lutheran Churches) has his throne. It is the mother church of the diocese.

Hokitika is in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Dioceses of Christchurch

Yess, well I'm obviosuly very clued up on the ways of the christian world aren't I!


Hmmm I think I should do a set on all the notable churches of christ in christ church, there must be dozens..

[Davee]

Originally Posted by Cartel

Yess, well I'm obviosuly very clued up on the ways of the christian world aren't I!


Hmmm I think I should do a set on all the notable churches of christ in christ church, there must be dozens..

Now you know............

I like your idea for a local CHC church thread - do it!!!

[wellycane]

Originally Posted by flyin_higher

I really like this one, here in Auckland, St Andews presbyterian church. The portico and tower/spire look real stunning on the Symonds St/Alten St intersection.

Wow I like this church. Its style shows some conncetion to the St Andrew's Church, also Presbyterian, in Wellington especially the steeple. Below is the
4th St Andrew's Church in Wellington.



There are beautiful churches in the City that have been dwarfed by the surrounding high rise buildings.