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The little church at Ngahere


I've driven past this little church a few times on the way to Nelson Creek and Reefton. There's not much known about it sadly except it was privately owned until recently when the owner passed away. It's not looking good, very unloved - I wonder what the interior looks like.

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local alien said…
It certainly needs some TLC. I hope it gets it
23 January 2024 at 07:25
Billy Blue Eyes said…
Probably as bad as the outside
23 January 2024 at 08:22
Graham Edwards said…
In my exploring days of 'safaris with Pauline' we could not have passed that without doing our best to have really good explore and, if at all possible, get inside.
23 January 2024 at 09:03
roentare said…
That looks like a gem
23 January 2024 at 09:48
Lydia C. Lee said…
I'd love to know the back story - why did the person buy a church? #ThruMyLens
23 January 2024 at 10:00
Tigger's Mum said…
It may very well be sounder than it looks. By now you will jave wrked out that West Coast climate is hard on painted westherboards. They develop a 'look' don't they?
23 January 2024 at 10:01
NCSue said…
It might be fun to renovate that! I bet it could look quite fine.
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-beautiful-basilica-in-paray-le.html
23 January 2024 at 10:38
Pauline said…
Hi Amy, As Graham said we explored many churches back in the days when he traveled annually between here and the Outer Hebrides. But one day when I was by myself I came across a new church and was having a great old time wandering around taking photos and admiring the gardens when suddenly I noticed something was "different" and it dawned on me it was no longer a church but privately owned and that I was trespassing.
I hope this church's new owners can restore it to its former glory. I've seen some really beautiful restorations into private homes.
23 January 2024 at 13:15
magiceye said…
Sad to see abandoned structures, beautiful photo though.
23 January 2024 at 14:24
csuhpat1 said…
Such a cute church. Very nice.
24 January 2024 at 04:50
doodles n daydreams said…
Ngahere is across the river from Blackball, isn't it? I spent a lot of time up that way when I was teenager. Good memories.
24 January 2024 at 15:52
s.c said…
Nice one with that woodwork
26 January 2024 at 00:23
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