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The Stone Store is a former storehouse and the oldest stone building in New Zealand: construction began in 1832. The building has been restored to its original state and is one of the most photographed buildings in the country. The wooden Mission House (Kemp House)historicplaces.org.nz/placestovisit/northland/kerikerimissionstation.aspx is the oldest building in New Zealand. It was built in 1821-22 for the Rev John Butler, New Zealand's first clergyman. It was first called the Mission House, and then Kemp House for more than 100 years, but has now reverted to its original name. Entry to the Mission House is by guided tour only – start at the Stone Store.
The Stone Store is the oldest undamaged stone building in New Zealand. The Stone Store was constructed from 1832 to 1836 by the Church Missionary Society in Kerikeri as a warehouse to a Georgian design by John Hobbs. The quality of the building lead to it being retained after the Church Missionary Society's decline. The Stone Store was eventually purchased by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust and is today managed as a tourist attraction. The Stone Store is registered as a category 1 building with Heritage New Zealand.
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A picturesque wooden church on the hill just above the Stone Store, began life in 1829 as a 38 ft by 18 ft (11.6 m x 5.5 m) lath and plaster structure complete with a town clock.