Churches and Places of Worship

This collection highlights the religious heritage and architectural diversity of Northland, ranging from the historic St. James Church in Kerikeri to the unique Rātana place of worship in the far north. The list features a broad spectrum of denominations, including Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, and Baptist sites. These churches serve as significant community landmarks in rural townships like Ruawai, Dargaville, and Maungaturoto, reflecting the region's colonial history and indigenous spiritual movements.

St. James Church

St. James Anglican Church, in Kerikeri, New Zealand, is a congregation of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa in the Diocese of Auckland,…

Ruawai Community Church

A local Christian congregation serving the rural community of Ruawai in the Kaipara District.

Church of the Nazarene

An evangelical Protestant congregation located in Dargaville, part of the international Church of the Nazarene.

St. Mary's Church

A historic wooden chapel located in Kohukohu on the shores of the Hokianga Harbour.

Maungaturoto Congregational Church

A Pentecostal and Congregational place of worship serving the Maungaturoto district.

Saint Marys Catholic Church

A Catholic parish church located in the township of Ruawai.

Dargaville Seventh-Day Adventist Church

A place of worship for the Seventh-day Adventist community in the Dargaville area.

Dargaville Baptist Community Church

A community-focused Baptist church situated in the heart of Dargaville.

Wesley Methodist Church / Dargaville Methodist Parish

A Methodist church in Dargaville following the Wesley tradition, serving the local parish.

Ratana Church

A place of worship for the Rātana faith, a significant Māori religious and political movement founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana in the early 20th century.