Kaurihohore Church

Kaurihohore Church is just over the hill from Whangarei and before Hikurangi near Piano Hill. Located on Apotu Road and according to Heritage NZ it was built by Scottish settlers who were involved with the migration from Scotland and Nova Scotia to Northland under the leadership of Rev Norman McLeod in 1854.  Those who settled at Kaurihohore arrived from 1856 onwards.

A wooden plaque on the outside of the church says it was "built in 1861, extended in 1884, was the first branch of the original Waipu Church. It is recognized to be the oldest Presbyterian church in Northland".

Presbyterian.org.nz says that the church was later named "St Paul's Uniting Church, Kamo" and also mentions that the parish history covering the period 1914 - 1989 quotes "Unfortunately there are a great many gaps in the records, some minute records are missing, maybe destroyed, maybe mislaid, maybe hiding in some forgotten storeroom. In reading the minute books, both of the parish and presbytery one from to time has little glimpses of what must've been important events in the life of the parish but which are captured only by a line in the record".

In trying to find more information on when exactly the church was built and who built it has been unsuccessful. I did find stories on events surrounding the church such as inductions, weddings and regular church services.

Article from the Northern Advocate 9 August 1924.  The church is still operating today and holds services every Sunday at 10am.

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