The Auckland Council has approved funding of $3 million to help renovate New Zealand’s oldest and biggest Anglican church.
At a council meeting, the Holy Trinity Cathedral asked for help with the project which has a total cost of $12 million. It includes finishing a chapel, joining the neighbouring St Mary’s Church to the cathedral, and repairing two pipe organs.
Despite some strong opposition during a two-hour debate on Thursday, councillors decided to support it in a 10 to 6 vote.