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Scientology on move – maybe

Tuesday, August 6th, 2013

An Auckland heritage-listed building bought by the Church of Scientology for more than $10 million six years ago may finally become the religious organisation’s new home.

At the time of the sale, church secretary Mike Ferris said the church would fully renovate and restore the building, built in 1927, over two years and expected 100 staff would shift there to provide Scientology services.

However, the church remains based in a mall in the bottom of an office tower around the corner from the impressive Grafton site. Continue reading

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