St. Michael's Church is an heritage-listed

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located in

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, New Zealand. Completed in 1933, the church building was listed as a Category I building by

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on 2 April 1985.

History

The church was designed by George Tole and Horace Massey. It opened in 1933 and was awarded the

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the same year. The parish also operates St Michael's Catholic School, an integrated primary school established in 1916.

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St Michael's Church, Remuera, Heritage New Zealand listing description
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