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St Joseph's Anglican Maori Church


St Joseph's Anglican Maori Church is located just on the outskirts of Awanui and was built roughly around 1887. It was given it's name in compliance with the wish of the principal chiefs in commemoration of of the missionary work done by Reverend Joseph Matthews and the ministry of lay-reader Joseph Poutama.

We visited this area in 2018 but never got to venture inside but still a nice tidy church and cemetery nonetheless.

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Fun60 said…
It looks very well kept.
16 July 2019 at 07:10
Photo Cache said…
What a beautifully composed picture.

Worth a Thousand Words
16 July 2019 at 10:08
Graham Edwards said…
I think the churches of New Zealand are such an important part of its social history and I love visiting them. This is a very charming one.
16 July 2019 at 10:12
local alien said…
A very neat church and yard. I do like your church photos
16 July 2019 at 17:39
rupam sarma said…
So beautiful. Nice to read about the Church.
16 July 2019 at 22:42
Sharon said…
It's such a pleasant and peaceful scene!
17 July 2019 at 03:10
Bill said…
A small beautiful looking church. The grounds look nice and tidy.
17 July 2019 at 07:30
Wayne said…
You find the neatest churches!
18 July 2019 at 23:16
betty-NZ said…
I love finding these simple churches dotted around New Zealand. Thanks for sharing this one.

I enjoyed your post at 'My Corner of the World' so much this week!

My Corner of the World
19 July 2019 at 12:20
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