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Cathedral plans revealed soon

Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

Bishop Victoria Matthews has returned to New Zealand to consider plans for the future of the Christ Church Cathedral, according to sources close to the process.

In June, the Government tasked a working group with breaking deadlock on the earthquake-damaged building, which has been holding up the redevelopment of Cathedral Square in central Christchurch.

The working group will make a non-binding recommendation on the building to Government and church trustees by November 28 with a public announcement planned for December 7. Continue reading

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