St Luke's Church - Little Akaloa
St. Luke’s, Little Akaloa built in 1906 by local farmer and craftsman, John Menzies, is notable for its location, on a wooded knoll high above the bay, and for its stunning carvings in timber and Mt Somers stone, depicting Maori designs. In 2014, St. Luke’s underwent extensive renovations to repair minor earthquake damage and bring this beautiful building fully up to code.
The name should of course be Little Akaroa but reflects the southern Maori pronunciation of 'r'. The settlement was designated 'little' to distinguish it from Akaroa. It was spelt Hakaroa until 1864.
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St Luke's Church - Little Akaloa
St. Luke’s, Little Akaloa built in 1906 by local farmer and craftsman, John Menzies, is notable for its location, on a wooded knoll high above the bay, and for its stunning carvings in timber and Mt Somers stone, depicting Maori designs. In 2014, St. Luke’s underwent extensive renovations to repair minor earthquake damage and bring this beautiful building fully up to code.
The name should of course be Little Akaroa but reflects the southern Maori pronunciation of 'r'. The settlement was designated 'little' to distinguish it from Akaroa. It was spelt Hakaroa until 1864.
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