Consecration of St Matthews, 1973

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The present St Matthew's church was consecrated on 11 February 1973, by the Assistant Bishop of Wellington, the Rt. Rev. Gordon McKenzie.

Choir lined up in procession for service of consecration of St Matthew's, 11 February 1973.

Bishop McKenzie knocks on the door with his crozier.

The Bishop consecrates the Lady Chapel, watched by girls from St Matthew's Collegiate School, the Churchwardens, Don Carruthers and ?,  and Vicar, Archdeacon Vincent Venimore.

Bishop McKenzie consecrates the font, accompanied by Archdeacon Venimore

Bishop McKenzie signs the Deed of Consecration, watched by members of the choir, the Chancellor of the Diocese, Mr Wybrants Olphert, and others.