"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 Great Christchurch Buildings Trust has released the Research Findings of the Colmar Brunton Christchurch Cathedral Research Poll-Christchurch_Cathedral_PollColmarBrunton (Link to PDF)
"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."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"A campaign to save the Christchurch Cathedral begins today, featuring aerial images taken from a helicopter at 500 feet just two months ago, show that the building is not ruined."
"The Great Christchurch Building Trust is behind the campaign and says the new perspective shows that the historic building can be restored."
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
The Press has a front page detailing a NZHPT initiative on the Christchurch Cathedral (Friday 10th Jan 2014):"Cathedral peace talks on the cards"- http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/9594560/Cathedral-peace-talks-on-the-cards
There is an online article reporting the Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel's positive reaction:
"Mayor supports Cathedral peace talks": http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/9596936/Mayor-supports-Cathedral-peace-talks
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.)
"The Trust has today applied for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal will be against findings of the Court of Appeal..."
The text of the The Great Christchurch Buildings Trust media release is the following: (more…)
"Group ups fight for cathedral" The Press is reporting that the Greater Christchurch Buildings Trust are taking their Christ Church Cathedral concerns to the Supreme Court.
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)
