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Project Timeline

Earthquakes Damage Cathedral

Cathedral severely damaged by the Canterbury earthquakes, particularly in February 2011 when the tower and spire collapsed. On 13 June 2011 the west elevation was badly damaged causing the full collapse of the iconic rose window.

2010 and 2011

Cathedral Deconsecration

Cathedral deconsecrated to allow ‘make safe’ work to begin.

September 2011

Windows Recovered

As safety access allowed, approximately 70 per cent of the stained-glass windows were removed and stored, with remaining windows protected where possible.

2011

Tower Deconstructed

For safety reasons the tower was deconstructed under the supervision of engineers, a heritage professional and an archaeologist.

2012

Cathedral Working Group Established

The Cathedral Working Group was established by the Government and Church Property Trustees to investigate and recommend a viable way forward, their report recommended reinstatement.

November 2016

Endorsed by Synod

Synod endorses an agreed solution to enable as much of the Cathedral’s remaining historic and cultural significance as possible to be retained and reinstated.

September 2017

Reinstatement Act

Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.

September 2017

Financial Contributions

Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust established to receive the Government's financial contributions totalling $25m.

December 2017

Joint Venture Agreement Signed

Joint Venture Agreement signed.

August 2018

Royal Patron Confirmed

HRH The Prince of Wales confirmed as Royal Patron during his visit to Christ Church Cathedral.

November 2019

Work Commences

Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.

May 2020

Order in Council 2020 Enacted

Order in Council 2020 enacted.

October 2020

Launch of Concept Design

Public launch of concept design and cost.

October 2020

Consent Granted

Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.

December 2020

Stabilisation

Stabilisation expected to be complete.

September 2022

Project Completed

Entire project expected to be complete.

September 2027

News & Events

NZ flag from Hillary’s ‘dash to the pole’ retrieved from Christ Church Cathedral
Media ReleaseNews
27 April 2022

The New Zealand flag that flew after Sir Edmund Hillary and his party reached the South Pole has been retrieved from Christ Church Cathedral.

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The Memorial Chapel Panels
NewsOur Supporters
30 March 2022

Our resident architectural historian and heritage consultant Jenny May works to help safeguard the Cathedral for future generations.

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March update with Bishop Peter
Our PeopleNews
29 March 2022

The Cathedral is going to look very different for a period, as though it has a hat on!

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March update with Project Director Keith Paterson
NewsOur People
28 March 2022

This is the year the stabilisation of the Cathedral is achieved, and human entry will be safe enough to allow work to continue on more conventional terms

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Meet Kirsa Webb
Our PeopleNews
28 March 2022

Meet project archaeologist Kirsa Webb. Kirsa is from Underground Overground and recently featured on One News in a story about Christchurch’s historical relics. We caught up with her to find out about her role on the project and hear about recent her findings. 

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Cathedral reinstatement hits major milestone with crossing roof removal
NewsMedia Release
28 March 2022

The stabilisation phase of the Christ Church Cathedral reinstatement is hitting a major milestone as the crossing roof removal begins.

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