St. Michael's Church is an heritage-listed

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located in

Remuera Remuera is an affluent suburb in Auckland, New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southeast of the city centre. Remuera is characterised by many large houses, often Edwardian era, Edwardian or mid 20th century. A prime example of a "leafy ...

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