“Bastille-themed concert at Alberton” July 19th (2015) HNZ Media Release

"The sounds of French music will fill the air at Alberton – the property cared for by Heritage New Zealand in Mt Albert – on July 19."
"A concert entitled Du Paix et d’Esperance [Of Peace and Hope] will feature music by Faure, Debussy, Offenbach and other composers to celebrate Bastille Day."
“We’re delighted to be able to welcome back Cathie Harrop and her team of musicians for this special occasion,” says the Manager of Alberton, Rendell McIntosh.

Du Paix et d’Esperance – A Collection of French Music for Bastille Day takes place at Alberton on Sunday July 19 at 5pm. Tickets $35;
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The Shands Emporium Purchase – Media Coverage

Checkpoint RNZ National:
"Oldest timber building in Christchurch CBD bought for a dollar"
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/201758668/oldest-timber-building-in-christchurch-cbd-bought-for-a-dollar

The Press:
"Historic Shand's Emporium bought for $1"
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/69419405/historic-shands-emporium-bought-for-1

CTV News First At Five:
News item on Shands- 2"14sec in.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QfPCtT-lCI

Tv3 News:
"Heritage building saved by a dollar"
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/heritage-building-saved-by-a-dollar-2015061618?ref=video#axzz3dUY5QByh

“SHANDS EMPORIUM FINDS A NEW HOME IN THE CBD” Christchurch Heritage Trust Media Release (16th June 2015)

"Dr. Anna Crighton, Chair of Christchurch Heritage Limited, currently restoring the former Trinity Church on the corner of Worcester and Manchester Streets, is proud to announce that it has saved yet another listed heritage building for the central city. Shands Emporium, formerly of 88 Hereford Street, has recently been purchased and will sit perfectly facing Manchester Street beside the Trinity Church."

The Media Release is as follows:
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“Historic churches at risk” Nine To Noon RNZ National Podcast

Radionznational"Churches around the country are shutting their doors as congregations and funds dwindle, and ageing buildings need seismic strengthening. St David's Presbyterian church in Khyber Pass, Auckland, closed last December, and faces possible demolition. Founder of the Friends of St David's Trust www.saintdavidsfriends.org.nz , Paul Baragwanath and the Chief Executive of Heritage New Zealand Bruce Chapman discuss the plight of many churches and the innovative ways some communities are going about saving them."
http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/201757017/historic-churches-at-risk

Christchurch Town Hall Restoration: CCC Meeting Video Download Links

ChCh-Town-Hall-interior

Christchurch Town Hall Interior (Pre Quake)

The Christchurch City Council Meeting Deputations Staff Report, Debate and Vote can be viewed at the following links:
Part 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iwsUiu4tK0
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1CtTscBMGU
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRcrO9LhxRA
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywIFny0G-mM

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“Town Hall restoration to begin” C.C.C. Media Release (1th June 2015)

Print"Following today's decision, a contractor will be appointed to carry out the work. Restoration work is expected to begin this month and to be completed in June 2018."
The Media Release is as follows:

Thursday 11 June 2015

Christchurch City Council has today (Thursday 11 June) agreed to fully restore the Town Hall.

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“Work could start soon on restoring the Christchurch Town Hall” The Press Online Article (8th June 2015)

Work could start soon on restoring the Christchurch Town Hall
"Work to fully restore Christchurch's Town Hall could begin this month after an independent business case backed a $127.5 million repair. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/69167736/work-could-start-soon-on-restoring-the-christchurch-town-hall

“Christchurch residents reject Cera’s Victoria Square revamp” The Press Online Article (8th) June 2015)

Christchurch residents reject Cera's Victoria Square revamp
"Christchurch residents have railed against a proposed $7 million redevelopment of Victoria Square, saying it only requires repairing and cosmetic changes. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/69172555/christchurch-residents-reject-ceras-victoria-square-revamp