The Restore Christ Church Cathedral Group had proposed sharing restoration costs between the Anglican diocese, the Christchurch City Council and the Government. Fundraising would have provided the balance of funds.

The cathedral would be largely demolished, leaving walls about two to three metres high, Anglican leaders said in March.

A spokeswoman for the Anglican diocese said the campaigners' proposal would not be implemented.

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Filed under: * Anglican - Episcopal • Anglican Provinces • Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia

1. Pageantmaster [KJS to Coventry] wrote: Christchurch has a Wizard apparently: “I have examined the Bishop’s foundations and have discovered that they are built on sand. She is in a very dangerous state, being seriously cracked, and I can see no evidence that she can be made safe.” Oh dear. Some days I sit and think. Other days I just sit!! May 16, 8:57 pm | [comment link]

2. Pageantmaster [KJS to Coventry] wrote: Oh my!.  Prayers for this situation. Some days I sit and think. Other days I just sit!! May 18, 12:19 pm | [comment link]

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