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St Barnabas' Church
Built during 1848 to the Selwyn-inspired style found in the many beautiful churches designed by the Revd Frederick Thatcher, it was consecrated on 16th January 1849 by Bishop Selwyn, with the Revd George Kissling as first Vicar. It was later expanded to cater to the increasing population in the 1860s. The church met the needs of its large Maori congregation by having services in Te Reo Maori - the Maori language.
This, the first parish church of Parnell, was effectively a predecessor of the present St Mary's. The Church of St Barnabas stood near the end of Augustus Terrace on land given by Sir George Grey. The land was demolished around 1912 to make way for rail yards and Tamaki Drive. Dunlop Point, known also as St Barnabas' Point, was used as reclamation material.
By 1877 St Mary's Church had become established and had services in English to cater to the growing immigrant population. The Maori population had largely moved away from the area, and with no need for services in Maori, usage of this tiny church had dwindled. It was cut into pieces, loaded onto horse-drawn drays and transported to the corner of Bellevue and Mt Eden Roads. where it continues in use as the parish church. In 1903 the church was enlarged by the addition of a large brick Sanctuary and Chancel.
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