“There is significant insurance money that has been paid to the Church Property Trustees. What is needed is an aggressive, local and central government supported fundraising programme to address the funding deficit of the Cathedral’s restoration and in so doing show a real commitment to the restoration of Christchurch as well.”
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
Christchurch Cathedral- Court Of Appeal Decision Released
Media Coverage at the following:
"No hurry to level cathedral" The Press (online coverage)
"Court gives green light to 'deconstruct' Christ Church Cathedral" N.Z. Herald (online coverage)
Updated- Agreement between Fairfax and M.C.H./ “Plan to ship cultural heritage staggering” Rudman in N.Z. Herald (Online Article)
"Deal ensures photo treasures will return" The Dominion Post reports on the agreement reached between Fairfax and the Ministry of Culture and Heritage.
N.Z. Herald's Brian Rudman on Fairfax Media's plan to ship its image and prints archive out of N.Z. and the Protected Objects Act.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/opinion/news/article.cfm?c_id=466&objectid=10882180
Updated: Stone Masonry Course Successfully Completed. Thank You For your Support.
The Stone Masonry Course has been successfully completed and a report will be posted soon. (more…)