Cathedral restoration to spur central city regenerationDAVID WALKER/STUFF The building was completed in 1904. Restoration of the Christ Church Cathedral could be under way by Christmas and should spur regeneration of the central city, local leaders say. DAVID WALKER/STUFF The Christ Church Cathedral has been sitting derelict in the city centre for more than six years. The GCBT, th Government and the Christchurch City Council had pulled together a funding support deal for restoration of the cathedral. July 2017 - Council pledges $10m for cathedral restoration and the Government makes an improved restoration offer.

Source: Stuff September 10, 2017 08:15 UTC