The church was prefabricated at St John's College, Meadowbank and the sections transported by boat to Howick where the church was constructed on a site chosen by Sir George Grey and Bishop Selwyn.
All Saints' was the first step in Selwyn's plan for a series of prefabricated churches to be built around Auckland. Known to have played a part in the actual building of the church, Selwyn may also have been involved to a small degree with its design. This is generally attributed to Frederick Thatcher with help from Reader Wood.
The church was originally cruciform in plan with a square tower built over the crossing. A second aisle was added in 1862. This, along with external decoration in the form of strongly articulated diagonal braces picked out in black against the usual white vertical boarding distinguishes All Saints' from other Selwyn churches.
The picturesque church is set amidst mature trees and surrounded by the historic cemetery where many of the areas early settlers are buried.
All Saints' is of great historical significance being the first parish church built in Auckland and, today, the only remaining prefabricated Selwyn church.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
11
Date Entered
7th April 1983
Date of Effect
7th April 1983
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Legal description
Pt Allot 1 Sec 7 small lots near Howick RT 12/0/1211
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
11
Date Entered
7th April 1983
Date of Effect
7th April 1983
City/District Council
Auckland Council
Region
Auckland Council
Legal description
Pt Allot 1 Sec 7 small lots near Howick RT 12/0/1211
Construction Details
Start Year
1847
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1847
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
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 Northern Regional 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
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 Northern Regional 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
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Churchyard
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Churchyard
Location
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