This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Dating from 11 December 1885 this fine large wooden church designed by Thomas Turnbull is in the Gothic style. It has a stately spire which enhances the visual emphasis of the church on its elevated corner site. The interior is noteworthy for the large gallery which returns along both sides being supported on splendid columns. The very fine organ located behind the central pulpit becomes a focal point. As a piece of townscape St John's Church can be visually related to St Peter's a few hundred metres along Willis Street. However, it stands on its own merits as an eccliastical building of considerable importance.
Location
List Entry Information
Overview
Detailed List Entry
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
228
Date Entered
3rd March 1982
Date of Effect
3rd March 1982
City/District Council
Wellington City
Region
Wellington Region
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 72762