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Maraeroa Maori Urupa Church


Horeke Road in the Hokianga District runs for about 35 minutes with most of it being a dirt gravel road. Much of New Zealand's small towns are linked by this and along the way once again I asked the other half to stop when this baby caught my eye.


For some reason I can't find any information whatsoever about it except that it's named Maraeroa Historical Church and is on 1737 Horeke Road. There is only one grave there belonging to a Private Hone Matiu who served in the 1st World War and died in 1919.


Now sometimes we've found that with old churches the door is either locked or unlocked - this one was the latter. He's not into old buildings as much as I am so I carefully walked inside and what I saw was a very sparse but well looked after interior - looks quite humble doesn't it? From the retro pattered carpet mat down the center of the aisle to the table covered with a cloth and fresh flowers to the weaving hanging on the walls. Under the table to me it looked like a cloth or a cloak with feathers possibly hanging off the end and on top of the table is a large bible.

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PerthDailyPhoto said…
I enjoy seeing these smaller churches Amy, as you say it looks well looked after and the fresh flowers indicate that it is still being used ✨
19 November 2018 at 20:26
Billy Blue Eyes said…
You found a little gem, a simple unadorned church that you can sit in peace and contemplate.
19 November 2018 at 22:32
Andy said…
We have a lot in common. The early settlers here in Canada also built churches just like this one.
20 November 2018 at 00:17
Wayne said…
NZ has so many different small churches, these are really special!
20 November 2018 at 02:14
Sharon said…
It such a tiny and humble place that it makes it even more special.
20 November 2018 at 03:54
William Kendall said…
The simplicity appeals to me.
20 November 2018 at 06:22
local alien said…
So plain and unpretentious. So typically NZ. Glad you were able to see inside!
20 November 2018 at 06:35
Bill said…
Beautiful wee church, I love the simplicity of it.
20 November 2018 at 08:09
Fun60 said…
A simple place of worship that has a beauty all of its own.
20 November 2018 at 09:02
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
I just love this kind of stuff. Such a beautiful simple interior and interesting exterior.
20 November 2018 at 10:05
Joyful said…
Lovely old church.
20 November 2018 at 15:45
Graham Edwards said…
I enjoy seeing the old churches because looking at old churches was a big feature of our Northland safaris.
20 November 2018 at 21:28
Lady Fi said…
My - so very pretty!
20 November 2018 at 21:44
Jenn said…
What a lovely old church! I love finding old churches in the country. I find most are locked but some are open.
21 November 2018 at 05:53
Murthy K v v s said…
Small but beautiful.
21 November 2018 at 05:58
betty-NZ said…
I love little places like this and it's so awesome when the doors are unlocked. Great find!
22 November 2018 at 13:16
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