Project Timeline
Project Completed
Entire project expected to be complete.
Stabilisation
Stabilisation expected to be complete.
Consent Granted
Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.
Launch of Concept Design
Public launch of concept design and cost.
Order in Council 2020 Enacted
Order in Council 2020 enacted.
Work Commences
Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.
Royal Patron Confirmed
HRH The Prince of Wales confirmed as Royal Patron during his visit to Christ Church Cathedral.
Joint Venture Agreement Signed
Joint Venture Agreement signed.
Financial Contributions
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Trust established to receive the Government's financial contributions totalling $25m.
Reinstatement Act
Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.
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.
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.
Tower Deconstructed
For safety reasons the tower was deconstructed under the supervision of engineers, a heritage professional and an archaeologist.
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.
Cathedral Deconsecration
Cathedral deconsecrated to allow ‘make safe’ work to begin.
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.
News & Events
The Selwyn Pulpit
News
01 July 2022
Our resident architectural historian and heritage consultant Jenny May works to help safeguard the Cathedral for future generations.
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July update with Bishop Peter
NewsOur People
01 July 2022
There’s just something about icons. The Cathedral, as the icon of Christchurch, symbolises Christchurch and expresses a distinctive aspect of its history.
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World first, remote-operated digger working inside Cathedral
Media ReleaseNews
25 May 2022
In a world first, a remote-operated digger is working inside Christ Church Cathedral to clear out debris, masonry and guano, a significant biohazard, and retrieve heritage fabric.
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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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