Tag: The Press

“Ratepayers to help fund Shands Emporium restoration” The Press (Online Article)

Ratepayers to help fund Shands Emporium restoration: The Press
"Public money will cover half the cost of restoring one of the Christchurch's most prized heritage buildings. ..."

"This is an opportunity to show some financial commitment to this project," community, housing and economic development committee chairman Cr Andrew Turner said as he moved the council pay half the costs.

The motion received unanimous support. "
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/73473125/ratepayers-to-help-fund-shands-emporium-restoration

“Cathedral parties keeping quiet on Govt appointed consultant” The Press (Online Article)

"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

“Condition of Christchurch’s Old Municipal Chambers ‘deteriorating’ ” The Press (Online Article)

Condition of Christchurch's Old Municipal Chambers 'deteriorating'  The Press (Online Article)

"Money set aside for the restoration of the Canterbury Provincial Chambers could be diverted to the Old Municipal Chambers because of its deteriorating condition. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/72911860/condition-of-christchurchs-old-municipal-chambers-deteriorating

“Churches fretting over proposed new heritage protection rules” The Press (Online Article)

Churches fretting over proposed new heritage protection rules : The Press reports.

"The Anglican and Catholic dioceses want proposed new planning rules in Christchurch relaxed so it is easier for them to demolish their quake-damaged heritage buildings.

In submissions lodged on the Christchurch Replacement District Plan (CRDP) the two dioceses argue the proposed planning rules focus too heavily on preserving heritage buildings at all costs and ignore the fact that sometimes full or partial demolition is the best course of action.

The dioceses appear to have collaborated on the submissions as some of the points made in them are almost identical. ..."
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/72262010/churches-fretting-over-proposed-new-heritage-protection-rules

Christ Church Cathedral & Central Government- The Independent Consultant: Media Coverage

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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“Editorial: Another step closer to a sensible revamp of Victoria Square” The Press (Online Article)

Editorial: Another step closer to a sensible revamp of Victoria Square
"In the redevelopment of Victoria Square there are parallels to the clock, involving, on one side, the people of Christchurch, and, on the other, the Christchurch Central Development Unit.

Those who wanted to push ahead quickly and recklessly - and spend $7 million with disregard to the broader sentiments of the city - have lost out, while the people who preferred the steady-as-she-goes, little change, option, for a place where you can linger awhile, kick back and slow down, have been victorious."

http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/opinion/72244508/editorial-another-step-closer-to-a-sensible-revamp-of-victoria-square