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Church seeks permission to demolish deteriorating Carlile House in Auckland

The Tonga United Church is discussing with Auckland Council whether to demolish the historic Carlile House, which has fallen into disrepair.

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The Tonga United Church, which owns the historic Carlile House in central Auckland, is in talks with Auckland Council about demolishing the building. The once-grand two-storey structure has deteriorated significantly and the church lacks the funds needed to restore it.

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Church that owns historic Carlile House talks with Auckland Council about demolishing it

The once-grand, two storey Carlile House has fallen into ruin and the church that owns it do not have the money to restore it to its former glory.

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RNZ

Church that owns historic Carlile House talks with Auckland Council about demolishing it

The Tonga United Church, which owns a historic abandoned building in central Auckland, have been in talks about the possibility of demolishing it.

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