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.
Cathedral Deconsecration
Cathedral deconsecrated to allow ‘make safe’ work to begin.
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.
Tower Deconstructed
For safety reasons the tower was deconstructed under the supervision of engineers, a heritage professional and an archaeologist.
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.
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.
Reinstatement Act
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.
Financial Contributions
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust established to receive the Government's financial contributions totalling $25m.
Joint Venture Agreement Signed
Joint Venture Agreement signed.
Royal Patron Confirmed
HRH The Prince of Wales confirmed as Royal Patron during his visit to Christ Church Cathedral.
Work Commences
Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.
Order in Council 2020 Enacted
Order in Council 2020 enacted.
Launch of Concept Design
Public launch of concept design and cost.
Consent Granted
Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.
Stabilisation
Stabilisation expected to be complete.
Project Completed
Entire project expected to be complete.
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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