Tag: Christ Church Cathedral

“Five years after quake damage, Govt announces ‘working party’ for cathedral” The Press Online (

Five years after quake damage, Govt announces 'working party' for cathedral The Press Online

"After five years of dereliction, legal spats and uncertainty, the Government has appointed a working party to consider options for the Christ Church Cathedral.

The working party was formed last month, but announced this week by Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Gerry Brownlee after criticism from central city developers of the nearly six months of silence on the cathedral's future. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/81844459/siesmic-measuring-work-expected-at-christchurch-cathedral-on-thursday

“Report confirms ChristChurch Cathedral can be reinstated” Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee M.P. Media Release

NZ Parliament Picture1"Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry Brownlee says the decision by the Anglican Church to progress investigations into reinstating the ChristChurch Cathedral will be greatly appreciated by the wider community."

The Media Release is as follows:

Gerry Brownlee

23 December, 2015

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“Cathedral argy-bargy over, now time for action” Megan Woods, M.P. (Labour) Media Release

“As an important first step into our future the Government needs to immediately revoke the s38 demolition notice that sits over the Cathedral. Removal of the order would send the message loud and clear that we are entering a new era. No work has been carried out under this order - its time is well and truly over.

“The Deans’ report makes it clear that the Cathedral could be safely reinstated and we urge the Church to now move in the interests of Christchurch,” says Megan Woods.

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“Heritage New Zealand on Cathedral announcement ” HNZ Media Release (23/12/2015)

"Heritage New Zealand is pleased progress has been made on the future of Christ Church Cathedral with today’s announcement by the Government and Church Property Trustees and looks forward to being involved in discussions on its reinstatement."

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“Cathedral parties keeping quiet on Govt appointed consultant” The Press (Online Article)

"Cathedral parties keeping quiet on Govt appointed consultant" The Press

"The parties tied up in the deadlock over the future of Christ Church Cathedral have been sworn to secrecy about the work being done by a Government-appointed consultant.

Stuff understands Auckland lawyer Miriam Dean QC has been brought in to negotiate plans for the earthquake-damaged cathedral. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/73179838/cathedral-parties-keeping-quiet-on-govt-appointed-consultant

“Churches fretting over proposed new heritage protection rules” The Press (Online Article)

Churches fretting over proposed new heritage protection rules : The Press reports.

"The Anglican and Catholic dioceses want proposed new planning rules in Christchurch relaxed so it is easier for them to demolish their quake-damaged heritage buildings.

In submissions lodged on the Christchurch Replacement District Plan (CRDP) the two dioceses argue the proposed planning rules focus too heavily on preserving heritage buildings at all costs and ignore the fact that sometimes full or partial demolition is the best course of action.

The dioceses appear to have collaborated on the submissions as some of the points made in them are almost identical. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/72262010/churches-fretting-over-proposed-new-heritage-protection-rules

Christ Church Cathedral & Central Government- The Independent Consultant: Media Coverage

Church announces new deal for Christ Church Cathedral : The Press:
"An independent Government-appointed consultant will be brought in to negotiate plans for the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral after four years of deadlock...."
" ... GCBT co-chairman Jim Anderton said the Government's move to bring in an independent consultant was "very responsible". ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/71725574/church-announces-new-deal-for-christ-church-cathedral
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Christ Church Cathedral Interior Images: Urbex Central Web Site Posting

SAVING HERITAGEUrbex Central an urban explorers web site has posted images of the earthquake damaged Christchurch Cathedral Interior:
The Abandoned Cathedral:
http://urbexcentral.com/2014/12/03/the-abandoned-cathedral/
The Abandoned Cathedral Part Two:
http://urbexcentral.com/2014/12/10/abandoned-cathedral-part-two/ (more…)

“CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL – Research says restoration” Great Christchurch Buildings Trust Media Release

Great Christchurch Buildings Trust logo"Colmar Brunton recently completed a Research Poll of 1000 Christchurch residents to determine the preference and attitudes of Christchurch residents after lengthy debate between restoration advocates and the Anglican Church..."
"Although the Anglican Church may officially own the Christchurch Cathedral, 77% of Christchurch residents believe they should have a say about its future."
"68% of Christchurch residents believe that restoration would boost the morale of Christchurch residents."

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