Posts Tagged ‘Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust’

Economists say finish $240m Christ Church Cathedral rebuild

Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Christ Church Cathedral

Economists say the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild should go ahead. In a report for Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd (CCRL), economists from the NZ Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) say despite escalating costs, it’s worth finishing the $240 million project. The Government should help close the funding gap, their report says. After analysing the pros Read more

Quake-damaged Christ Church Anglican cathedral might be mothballed

Monday, April 8th, 2024
Anglican cathedral

Rebuilding Christchurch’s quake-damaged inner city Anglican cathedral may not happen. Costs have blown out. Funding – just like the cathedral roof – has a big hole in it. The Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust says its budget estimate had ballooned from $104 million to $248m, following a four-month project review. There is now a $114m Read more