Emergency services rushed to Ponsonby after the fire broke out at the 141-year-old St Stephen's Presbyterian Church on Jervois Rd on Saturday afternoon. Photo / Will TraffordPolice said they were called to assist Fire and Emergency with the blaze at St Stephens at 3.30pm. NZTA tweeted that the Shelly Beach Rd off-ramp was closed due to smoke from the fire. Matt Mannoni from the Jervois Steak House across the road from St Stephen's said at 4pm that the fire seemed to be have been brought under control. Photo / Hayden WoodwardIt also states: "St. Stephens Presbyterian Church in Ponsonby has stood for more than 134 years and is registered Historic Place Category 2, with Heritage NZ.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 05, 2020 03:01 UTC