St Matthew's Church in Brooklyn, Wellington could be demolished before Wellington City Council has a chance to give it heritage status. St Matthew's Church in Brooklyn could be knocked down at any time before Wellington City Council has an opportunity to declare it a heritage building, which won't happen until at least next year. "There's a lot of stress for us," said parent and Brooklyn Early Childhood Centre committee member Jess Teaz. The centre, known affectionately as the Brooklyn Creche, is community-run, and has previously been leased through the church for a small annual fee. A spokesman for the Wellington Diocesan Board of Trustees could not comment on the matter before settlement.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 23, 2021 03:21 UTC