"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
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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The Greater Christchurch Building Trust has generously provided a copy of their GCBT Restoration Offer to CPT.
GCBT Restoration Offer to CPT (Link to PDF download.)
(Note: The last page containing the contact details of the GCBT Trustees has been removed.)
Gavin Holley, Trust Manager, Church Property Trustees has written the following letter in response to (Restore Christchurch Cathedral) Mark Belton's briefing "email" text that has been posted on this site.
Letter to Historic Places Aotearoa - (link to PDF download of the letter)
The 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…)
The 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…)
"Cathedral decision on hold" The Press is reporting there will be no decisions made until the outcome of the Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust case to the Court of Appeal is known.
As part of the "Cathedral Conversations" an Auckland Public Forum is being held by the Church Property Trustees.
Auckland
When: April 16th at Midday
Where: Holy Trinity Cathedral, Cnr St Stephens Ave & Parnell Rd, Parnell
http://www.cathedralconversations.co.nz/
Historic Places Canterbury is asking Heritage Supporters to endorse Option 1.
The Press report of Cathedral Conversation Public Forum:
