The interior has a small gallery and several fine adornments. Although the original roof shingles have been replaced by corrugated iron there has been little alteration to the form over the years.
The graves in the churchyard make an important contribution to the interest of St Michael's for they include the tomb of the Hon. Constantine Dillon, later Governor Grey's civil and military secretary, Captain Blundell and Bishop Mules as well as others of significant local importance.
St Michael's is the successor to the first church built in Nelson province and it is probably the first memorial church in New Zealand.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
248
Date Entered
5th April 1984
Date of Effect
5th April 1984
City/District Council
Tasman District
Region
Tasman Region
Legal description
Pt sec 124 Waimea West Dist. Blk V Waimea SD,RT 63/165,166
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
248
Date Entered
5th April 1984
Date of Effect
5th April 1984
City/District Council
Tasman District
Region
Tasman Region
Legal description
Pt sec 124 Waimea West Dist. Blk V Waimea SD,RT 63/165,166
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 Central 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 Central 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
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Current Usages
Uses: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
Former Usages
General Usage: Religion
Specific Usage: Church
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