Turning of the Sod
A 'sod turning' ceremony took place on the site proposed for the transitional 'cardboard' cathedral during a visit in late April of emergency architect Shigeru Ban. In the midst of considerable media interest a gathering of around 100 witnesses energetic digging by Shigeru, local architect Peter Marshall (Warren and Mahoney), contractor Scott...
TELECOM supports Health
Fresh fruit and vegetables are supplied weekly to over 450 families through the cathedral's 'Healthy Eating Programme'. Volunteers assist from the community, cathedral and interested businesses. We've enjoyed having staff from TELECOM help with product processing since the beginning of April. Huge thanks to all who help to make this pr...
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Angel Rises Again
An angel now adorns the 'new' Cathedral Office block on the corner Montreal and Gloucester Streets. One of three (two currently in storage) created by artist Caroline Trevella and her daughter C...
WESTPAC Support
Westpac Bank Branch Manager (New Brighton) Graeme Soper visited the cathedral office in April 2012 with a generous donation in support of the cathedral's Healthy Eating Programme. The $5,000 don...
Postscript for May 13
When I grow old and mad, I will collect telephone directories, and develop a devotion to ancient Greek pots, badgers, and murder mystery stories. That’s how I will be able to tell that I’m mad...
Detailed Design
During his eighth visit to Christchurch, lead architect in the transitional cathedral project Shigeru Ban met with local professionals engaged in the project. Having recently launched the buildi...

