Selwyn churches

The majority were built in wood in the neo-gothic style, and many were designed by the architect Frederick Thatcher.

[1] Two Selwyn churches, St Bride's Church in Mauku and the Holy Trinity in Otahuhu were designed by Arthur Guyon Purchas, an associate of the Bishop Selwyn.

[2] Most Selwyn churches were constructed from local timber, mainly kauri and totara.

Earlier churches were simple with a rectangular nave, and a smaller chancel; larger churches containing a spire and smaller ones having a belfry; internal walls were stained and varnished; Tudor style oriel windows were used in some.

[3]: 24 In 1930 two architecture students recorded and surveyed some of the more well-known Selwyn churches.