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St Michael and All Angels Church

This wooden Anglican church dating from 1872 suffered only minor quake damage (it was closed for three months). It has an unusual separate bell tower.

Address: 86-90 Oxford Terrace
Hours: Services Sun 8AM, 10AM, 7PM; Mon-Fri 9AM; and for viewing at other times
Website: chchstmichaels.org.nz (opens in a new tab)

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