"Gerry Brownlee retains power in Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill" The Press
"(Megan Woods M.P.) She said the new legislation appeared to transfer all of Cera's demolition powers, including the controversial section 38 which allowed Cera to order the demolition of a building without needing a resource consent.
Many heritage advocates in the region felt the power had been used to make it easier for property owners to get rid of heritage buildings."
"Catholic cathedral restoration going ahead" The Press Online:
"A $45-million revamp of Christchurch's quake-damage Catholic cathedral has been given the green light to start before the end of the year. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/71629508/catholic-cathedral-restoration-going-ahead
The Media Release is as follows: (more…)
"Historic buildings threatened by demolition
Owners seek to destroy two historic buildings":
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/65438631/Historic-buildings-threatened-by-demolition
The Press reports that CERA considering separate Sections 38s for the demolition of the Architect Cecil Woods designed listed (former) The Public Trust and Bishopscourt.
HERITAGE GROUPS’ SHOCK AT CERA S38 FOR CPIT MEMORIAL HALL: HNZ Cat 2, CCC Gp3
Concerned citizens and Canterbury heritage groups including Historic Places Canterbury, IConIC and Civic Trust are appalled at the news that CERA has issued an s38 demolition order on the Christchurch Technical College (now CPIT) Memorial Hall at the request of CPIT.
This imposing building was opened in 1935 as a specially designed memorial to the supreme sacrifice made by 71 former pupils of the Technical College who were killed in World War 1. (more…)
