St Paul's Presbyterian Church Complex

11 Deal Street and 104 West End, KAIKOURA

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St Paul's Presbyterian Church Complex consists of St Paul's Church, (the former Manse - now demolished) and the Manse's concrete former Stable. These pragmatic buildings may be seen to both express the unadorned nature of the Presbyterian faith and the strong desire of Kaikoura's Presbyterians to have their own minister and place of worship, despite the limited resources available to what was in the late nineteenth century, an isolated rural community in the early phases of its development. After several years of attendance at Anglican services, Kaikoura's Presbyterian congregation acquired a minister, a manse and a church in rapid succession over a brief two-year period, 1877-79. This frenetic burst of activity was due to the enthusiasm of the nascent congregation; the energy and ability of the new minister, the Rev. William McAra; and the beneficence of local pastoralist George Bullen. Burgeoning attendance and the ongoing support of Bullen saw a church hall constructed in 1892, and the church extended in 1899. A pipe organ by Christchurch organ builder George Sandford was installed at this later date. Just over a decade later, a substantial new stable was constructed beside the manse. St Paul's Presbyterian Church is significant as a good representative example of a simple colonial church, recalling the faith of its founders. With its trinity of gables, the building is a landmark in Kaikoura, presiding over the busy West End commercial district. Its former manse and former manse stable commemorate the contribution that the Rev McAra made to the establishment of St Paul's, and the noteworthy period of selfless pastoral service that he gave his parish.

St Paul's Presbyterian Church Complex, Kaikoura. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shellie Evans - flyingkiwigirl | 26/11/2013 | Shellie Evans
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Complex, Kaikoura. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | Shellie Evans - flyingkiwigirl | 26/11/2013 | Shellie Evans
St Paul's Presbyterian Church Complex, Kaikoura. Image courtesy of www.flickr.com | PhilBee NZ - Phil Braithwaite | 31/10/2020 | Phil Braithwaite

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Overview

Detailed List Entry

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 2

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

7714

Date Entered

6th June 2007

Date of Effect

6th June 2007

City/District Council

Kaikōura District

Region

Canterbury Region

Extent of List Entry

The registration includes St Paul's Presbyterian Church and the former Manse, their fittings and fixtures, (including the 1900 Sandford Pipe Organ) and the land on Certificate of Title MB1B/66; and the former Manse Stable, its fittings and fixtures, and part of the land on Certificate of Title MB6B/1175. The registration excludes all other buildings on these titles. See Registration Report Appendix 1 for a boundary of the extent of registration.

Legal description

St Paul's Presbyterian Church and former Manse: Sec 300-301 Town of Kaikoura (RT MB1B/66), Marlborough Land District. Former Manse Stable: Lot 1 DP 11830 (RT MB6B/1175), Marlborough Land District.

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