St Augustines Church (Anglican)

Waitangi-Big Bush Rd, Te One, Chatham Island

  • St Augustines Church (Anglican).
    Copyright: NZ Historic Places Trust. Taken By: Vivienne Morrell. Date: 2/09/2012.
  • St Augustines Church (Anglican).
    Copyright: NZ Historic Places Trust. Taken By: Vivienne Morrell. Date: 2/09/2012.

List Entry Information

List Entry Status Listed List Entry Type Historic Place Category 2 Public Access Private/No Public Access
List Number 5389 Date Entered 22nd August 1991 Date of Effect 22nd August 1991

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City/District Council

Chatham Islands Territory

 Region

Chatham Islands
Legal description

Kekerione Pt 1R - 1ETe One Township

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This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is from the original Proposal for Classification report considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration.

Built 1885.

Social/Historical Significance: The church was built at the initiation of some of the islands best known 19th century families, especially the Chadleigh and Raynor families, who were major station owners. Chadleigh was the islands first JP, and he raised money for the church in England. The interior has fine kauri panelling and lining.

Townscape Significance: Forms a focal point for Te One.

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Construction Dates

Original Construction
1885 -

Completion Date

1st August 1991

Report Written By

Mary O'Keeffe

Other Information

A copy of the original report is available from the NZHPT Central region office

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.