St Michael's Parish

The Heritage Project

Since the 1933 opening, our Church building has weathered the seasons both inside and out, while maintaining its attractive visage.

Behind the scenes, however, the decades have taken their toll. A Seismic Retrofit and Upgrade Project has been undertaken, to ensure that the building remains strong for future generations.

This initial work is now complete, and the Heritage Project will be looking at additional ways to protect and enhance our worship and gathering spaces.

The Project has an information website, which can be found at http://www.remueracatholic.org.nz/stmheritage.

About the Church

The story of St Michael’s Parish is the story of a people you can be part of. Your belonging adds your own story, and so makes the Parish vital and enthusiastic. It is good to belong!

Our Parish Church was opened on 1 October 1933. It was described in the fulsome language of the day as:

“an ornament to the city of Auckland… a triumph of architectural skill that rivals many of the sacred edifices under the stars of the Southern Cross and would grace any city in any part of the world.”

Yes, that may sound flattering, but St Michael’s is certainly a visible landmark!

Driving along the southern motorway, just before the Market Road turnoff, look to the left and you will see the tower of our church (lit up at night time). The tower is visible throughout Remuera and the surrounding suburbs, and even from North Shore's North Head.

Walk around One Tree Hill, and just before you reach the old olive grove, look left and you will see our Church. There is also a splendid view from the heart recovery ward of Mercy Hospital.