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
Reflections of Cathedral Christmas’
News
Our heritage professional Jenny May works to help safeguard the Cathedral for future generations. Jenny reflects back on the last Christmas' in our Cathedral, which have all shaped our Cathedral’s social history and cultural heritage.
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Remote-operated digger working inside Cathedral finishes month early
Media ReleaseNews
07 December 2022
The remote-operated digger working inside the Cathedral has finished its clean up a month ahead of schedule.
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Retrieval of the iconic Wizard’s ladder
Media ReleaseNews
10 October 2022
Christchurch icon, The Wizard, has been reunited with his famous ladder from inside Christ Church Cathedral.
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September update with Bishop Peter
News
28 September 2022
A few months ago Teresa and I had the privilege of a detailed visit to our Cathedral site.
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