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Project Timeline

Project Completed

Entire project expected to be complete.

End of 2027

Stabilisation

Stabilisation expected to be complete.

December 2022

Consent Granted

Reinstatement Resource Consent granted.

December 2020

Launch of Concept Design

Public launch of concept design and cost.

October 2020

Order in Council 2020 Enacted

Order in Council 2020 enacted.

October 2020

Work Commences

Work commences at the cathedral with a site blessing.

May 2020

Royal Patron Confirmed

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

November 2019

Joint Venture Agreement Signed

Joint Venture Agreement signed.

August 2018

Financial Contributions

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

December 2017

Reinstatement Act

Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Act 2017 assented.

September 2017

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

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

Tower Deconstructed

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

2012

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

Cathedral Deconsecration

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

September 2011

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

News & Events

Remote-operated digger working inside Cathedral finishes month early
Media ReleaseNews

The remote-operated digger working inside the Cathedral has finished its clean up a month ahead of schedule.   

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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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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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