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Christ Church
Lower Hutt
Wellington
5019
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Christ Church Taita, 1854, is the oldest church in the Wellington region and one of the oldest in its original condition in New Zealand. It’s also thought to be the oldest complete building in Wellington. Christ Church was built by pioneer families and held its first service on 1 January 1854.
Christ Church holds a New Zealand Historic Places Trust category 1 registration, and the Church and graveyard are frequently visited by descendants of those buried there and by visitors from all around New Zealand and overseas.
In 1853, Taita had just over 30 households. Many of these pioneer families are buried in the churchyard. Their names – Avery, Boulcott, Buck, Daysh, Harris, Hooper, Hirst, Kemble, Mabey, Peck, Percy, Riddler, Welch and Matangi (the son of a signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi) are still well known in the Hutt Valley.
In 1948, a new train line through the valley to the Wairarapa cut the Church off from the rapidly growing community, and the Anglican Church decided to move the church to Stokes Valley. This caused an outcry and a public meeting in 1950 voted to leave the Church on its original site. The Preservation Society was formed and has since taken responsibility for the care and maintenance of the church and its graveyard.
The significance of Christ Church far exceeds its age, it was the catalyst for Parliament deciding to pass the Historic Places Act (1954) and the later formation of the Historic Places Trust. This was the first time New Zealanders had lobbied to save an historic building. The Church and graveyard are now both a memorial to the faith and determination of the settler families and local Maori and to the vision of those who have worked for its preservation.
Christ Church is still a consecrated church and is frequently used for, weddings, baptisms and funerals, in addition to special services arranged by the Preservation Society. The church was internally damaged by fire in 1989 and subsequently restored to its original specifications. The cost was met by insurance and extensive fundraising carried out by the Preservation Society.
Christ Church holds a New Zealand Historic Places Trust category 1 registration, and the Church and graveyard are frequently visited by descendants of those buried there and by visitors from all around New Zealand and overseas.
In 1853, Taita had just over 30 households. Many of these pioneer families are buried in the churchyard. Their names – Avery, Boulcott, Buck, Daysh, Harris, Hooper, Hirst, Kemble, Mabey, Peck, Percy, Riddler, Welch and Matangi (the son of a signatory to the Treaty of Waitangi) are still well known in the Hutt Valley.
In 1948, a new train line through the valley to the Wairarapa cut the Church off from the rapidly growing community, and the Anglican Church decided to move the church to Stokes Valley. This caused an outcry and a public meeting in 1950 voted to leave the Church on its original site. The Preservation Society was formed and has since taken responsibility for the care and maintenance of the church and its graveyard.
The significance of Christ Church far exceeds its age, it was the catalyst for Parliament deciding to pass the Historic Places Act (1954) and the later formation of the Historic Places Trust. This was the first time New Zealanders had lobbied to save an historic building. The Church and graveyard are now both a memorial to the faith and determination of the settler families and local Maori and to the vision of those who have worked for its preservation.
Christ Church is still a consecrated church and is frequently used for, weddings, baptisms and funerals, in addition to special services arranged by the Preservation Society. The church was internally damaged by fire in 1989 and subsequently restored to its original specifications. The cost was met by insurance and extensive fundraising carried out by the Preservation Society.
Location of worship / Church Address
73 Eastern Hutt Road
Taita
Lower Hutt,
Wellington
5019
Taita
New Zealand
Phone: 04 586 5700 / 027 315 7757
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Quote of the Day
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
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P O Box 45 162
Waterloo
Lower Hutt, Wellington
5042
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Lower Hutt, Wellington
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