This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. This report includes the text from the original Building Classification Committee report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION: This mid to late Victorian building is eclectic in design with Norman, Romanesque and Gothic styling. Entry to the building is by means of a large porch at the west end. Two doors capped by rounded arches are framed by a gable with a pinnacle at each end. This gable protrudes slightly from the central section of the facade, which also has a gable end. An acroterion caps this gable adding a classical emphasis to the street facade. In addition prominent arched and circular windows are contrasted with the Gothic pinnacles and quatrefoil windows. On either side of this central entry is a smaller entrance, each defined by a round arch. Above each of these entrances is a squat square tower with a steep roof hipped on all four sides, surmounted by a finial. Gables protrude from the base of the tower roofs on the east and west sides. The side elevations of the building have a series of alternating arched windows and buttresses, again providing a contrast between Classical and Gothic elements. Windows consist of two round arches and a circular form all enclosed in one round arch. The buttresses feature a gablet at mid height. Decorated ventilators line the roof ridge. The west porch entrance to the interior leads to a glazed wall. From here the floor slopes down to the simple sanctuary which is raised five steps. Pews are curved to face the altar and a gallery runs along the north, west and south walls to allow extra seating. Walls of the nave are lined with tongue and groove boarding to window height. The arched windows have frosted glass. The curved auditorium is echoed at roof level by an elliptical ceiling, dominated by heavily moulded ribs of kauri which divide the ceiling into panels.