ChristChurch Cathedral Fundraising Trust Chair named

ChristChurch cathedral fundraising trust chair named

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

The Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration Dr Megan Woods has appointed Peter Guthrey as Chair of the fundraising trust for the reinstatement of ChristChurch Cathedral.

The ChristChurch Cathedral Restoration Trust will spearhead fundraising for, and delivery of, the restoration project.

Minister Woods says Mr Guthrey has been selected because of his governance, business and tourism experience, as well as, a longstanding connection to the Christchurch central city through ownership and operation of the Guthrey Centre in City Mall from 1988 to 2011. Continue reading

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