Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Gothic Revival church in Grafton, New Zealand.
Church of the Holy Sepulchre is a Gothic Revival structure in Grafton featuring pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and a copper-clad steeple along Khyber Pass Road. The building displays the hallmark architectural details of its style through its stonework and roof design.
Founded in 1880 by Bishop William Cowie, it replaced an earlier structure on Symonds Street to address Auckland's expanding population. The relocation to a new site reflected the city's changing urban needs.
The church hall became the Tātai Hono marae in 2009, featuring tukutuku panels and whakairo carvings that honor Māori traditions. This space now serves as a gathering place where two cultural worlds meet.
The site sits on Khyber Pass Road in a residential area that is straightforward to reach from central Auckland. Visitors should respect opening hours and remember this remains an active place of gathering and work.
The original church once sat on Symonds Street but was deliberately moved to Khyber Pass Road to escape traffic noise. This quieter location set it apart from other churches closer to the city center.
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