The church has vertical boarding, a steep pitched roof and a small chancel. It is rectangular in shape with small, narrow Gothic side windows and a large Gothic-arched front window.
St Michael's church is an excellent example of the simple dignified churches indicative of Maori worship.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
69
Date Entered
5th April 1984
Date of Effect
5th April 1984
City/District Council
Far North District
Region
Northland Region
Legal description
Puketapu 1A1 Maori Reserve Gaz 1948 p.70
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
69
Date Entered
5th April 1984
Date of Effect
5th April 1984
City/District Council
Far North District
Region
Northland Region
Legal description
Puketapu 1A1 Maori Reserve Gaz 1948 p.70
Construction Professional
Name
Neilson & Cook
Type
Builder
Biography
No biography is currently available for this construction professional
Construction Details
Start Year
1871
Type
Original Construction
Construction Professional
Name
Neilson & Cook
Type
Builder
Biography
No biography is currently available for this construction professional
Construction Details
Start Year
1871
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
Belich, 1986
James Belich, 'The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict', Auckland, 1986
Ross, 1967 (7)
R. M. Ross, 'Maori Church, Ohaeawai', unpublished ms., Auckland, 1967 (held by NZHPT, Auckland)
Porter, 1983 (2)
Frances Porter (ed.), Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island (2nd edn.), Auckland, 1983
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. 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. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Information Sources
Belich, 1986
James Belich, 'The New Zealand Wars and the Victorian Interpretation of Racial Conflict', Auckland, 1986
Ross, 1967 (7)
R. M. Ross, 'Maori Church, Ohaeawai', unpublished ms., Auckland, 1967 (held by NZHPT, Auckland)
Porter, 1983 (2)
Frances Porter (ed.), Historic Buildings of New Zealand: North Island (2nd edn.), Auckland, 1983
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Northland Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. 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. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
