Tag: Christ Church Cathedral

“Cathedral Court Result A Tragedy” Rt Hon Winston Peters M.P. Media Release

winston-peters-full“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…)

Restore Christ Church Cathedral Campaign Group submission to the C.C.C. Three Year Plan

Mark Belton Spokesperson for Restore Christ Church Cathedral Campaign generously provided the text of their submission.

Christchurch City Three Year Plan Submission

Subject: Request to Council for provision to assist funding of restoration of Christchurch Cathedral (more…)

$67 Million To Restore Christ Church Cathedral- Costings Released By The Great Christchurch Buildings Trust

SAVING HERITAGEThe Great Christchurch Buildings Trust makes the following offers to the Anglican Church. (Media Release)
GCBT Cathedral Costings Summary: (PDF)costsummary30April
GCBT Cathedral Spreadsheet Costing Breakdown:(PDF)QS30Aprilxlsx

Media Coverage: (more…)

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…)

Restore Christ Church Cathedral Places Statement / Ad In The Press (8th June 2013)

SAVING HERITAGERestore Christ Church Cathedral placed a Statement / Ad on the Christ Church Cathedral in The Press  (8th June 2013). The Statement /Ad outlines the latest developments and details of the Greater Christchurch Building Trust offer to the C.P.T.
PDF  of statement here - cathedral statement 13.06.08