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…)
Restore 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
"Town hall should go - Gerry Brownlee" The Press reporting that Minister Gerry Brownlee is against retaining the Christchurch Town Hall. (more…)
Dr Ian Lochhead has generously provided the text of his letter published in The Press. (16th July 2013)
The fact that CERA has issued a Section 38 notice allowing the demolition of McLean’s Mansion, one of New Zealand’s largest and most extraordinary houses, is a clear indication that Government places little value on the part heritage has to play in the Christchurch recovery. (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.
Ross Gray has generously sent us the text of the letter he sent to The Press.
"This really is the last straw, a complete outrage! Cera has just issued a S38 demolition notice on the beautiful McLean’s Mansion, an HPT Category 1 / CCC Group 1 listed heritage building, one of New Zealand’s largest timber houses. (more…)
"Historic mansion to be bulldozed" McLean's Mansion has a Section 38 from CERA The Press reports.
"Chch must retain its heritage buildings" The Press Opinion piece comments on the demolition of the listed Beaven Road Tunnel Building.
"Million dollar donation to rebuild Lyttelton Timeball" The Press covers the official handover of the donation.
