Pete Perrim has flown a drone over Christchurch's Catholic cathedral to document the damage done in the 2011 earthquake. Christchurch Regeneration Minister Megan Woods does not have the power to intervene and stop possible demolition of the city's earthquake-damaged Catholic cathedral, according to official advice. READ MORE:* Minister seeks advice on intervention options for Catholic cathedral demolition* Catholics eye central city site for possible new Christchurch cathedral* Catholic bishop reconsiders Christchurch cathedral restoration* Catholic leaders confident they can raise $70m* Catholic cathedral restoration going ahead* Christchurch's Catholic cathedral could be saved at cost of $100m"The panel considered a significant amount of evidence in relation to the demolition of the Catholic Basilica before making the decisions, which were notified to the council and implemented in the operative Christchurch District Plan." The Catholic church was granted a section 38 notice in August 2015 for demolition of the earthquake-damaged cathedral. The Catholic church is also in purchase talks over a large central Christchurch site for a possible new cathedral.

Source: Stuff November 26, 2018 04:46 UTC