Updated: The Press Has Issued A Correction To “Cathedral millions declined” The Press (Online Article)

SAVING HERITAGEThe Print edition of The Press (25th June 2013) carries a correction stating the Church Property Trust (C.P.T.) has made no decision on  the $6.7 million offer by the Great Christchurch Building Trust. C.P.T. are awaiting the Appeal Court decision on the appeal.

Note: The Press Online article has not been corrected.  "Cathedral millions declined" (more…)

Consultation Closed: Christ Church Cathedral: Church Property Trust Seeking A Conversation On Three Proposed Options

SAVING HERITAGEThe Church Property Trust (C.P.T.)  have set up a web site "Cathedral Conversations" where they are seeking public opinion. The three options can be viewed at www.cathedralconversations.co.nz, where you can make an online submission.
Historic Places Canterbury encourages you to make a submission and recommends that Restoration (Option) 1 be endorsed by Heritage Supporters.

The "Conversation" Process concludes 3rd May. (more…)

“It’s about OUR heritage” Commentary By Jacinda Ardern M.P.

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"... even when we don’t physically own a space, they become an intrinsic part of who we are. They shape the places in which we live, and give us and our visitors and tourists (the economic side of heritage) a sense of our past and where we’ve come from. They leave us feeling robbed when they disappear from the landscape. ..." (more…)