In New Zealand, Christ Church Cathedral rescue bid rejected

The Restore Christ Church Cathedral Group had proposed sharing restoration costs between the Anglican diocese, the Christchurch City Council and the Government. Fundraising would have provided the balance of funds.

The cathedral would be largely demolished, leaving walls about two to three metres high, Anglican leaders said in March.

A spokeswoman for the Anglican diocese said the campaigners’ proposal would not be implemented.

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2 comments on “In New Zealand, Christ Church Cathedral rescue bid rejected

  1. Pageantmaster Ù† says:

    Christchurch has a Wizard apparently:
    [blockquote] “I have examined the Bishop’s foundations and have discovered that they are built on sand. She is in a very dangerous state, being seriously cracked, and I can see no evidence that she can be made safe.”[/blockquote]
    Oh dear.

  2. Pageantmaster Ù† says:

    Oh my!. Prayers for this situation.