A Catholic precinct as well as several new hotels are planned for central Christchurch. DAVID WALKER/STUFF The slow reinstatement of Christ Church Cathedral is a drag on the revival of the Square. The proposed 600-space carpark will be welcomed by concert and theatregoers, while a five-star hotel alongside the convention centre will support its future. With Catholics now outnumbering Anglicans in Christchurch it is perhaps natural that the Catholic precinct will become a hub for community gatherings. The slow crawl of its restoration should not be tolerated for it stymies plans to reinvigorate the whole of Cathedral Square.

Source: Stuff December 08, 2019 15:56 UTC