The company running the restoration of Christchurch's Anglican Cathedral is confident it will be able to raise the extra $51 million still needed to finish the job, and says potential large donors are already being approached here and overseas. The building has sat derelict since the 2011 earthquake and now the cost to fix it has soared from an original estimate of $104 million to $154 million. Some Cantabrians are finding the price hard to justify. The director of the restoration project Keith Paterson speaks to Corin Dann.
One white cotton t-shirt with black seismograph-like patterns in the shape of ChristChurch Cathedral. Produced to commemorate the 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Canterbury at 4.35am on 4 September 2010. This t-shirt was designed and manufactured by Auckland based t-shirt company Mr Vintage in October 2010 to commemorate the 7.1 magnitude ...
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The cartoon shows Christchurch Cathedral shattered and with its steeple gone after the earthquake on 22 February 2011. The words 'The oSCARs' (wordplay on 'Oscars' and 'scars') are in the top left corner and the text 'The worst picture' are in the centre. A second version shows an 'Oscar' statuette with a crown on its head. Context - The Christchurch earthquake 22 February 2011 and the 2011 Oscars - annual film awards. Two versions of this cartoon are available Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).
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Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Bailies Bar in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds gathering in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds gathering in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds gathering in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The intersection of Colombo, Hereford and High Streets. Looking north towards Cathedral Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The BNZ building (going) and the Millennium Hotel (staying), in Cathedral Square".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake damage in central Christchurch after a 6.3 earthquake. Crowds gathering in Cathedral Square".
A digger clearing a site at Cathedral Grammar School, on the corner of Park Terrace and Chester Street West.
A photograph of portaloos near Cathedral Square during the Canterbury Tales event. Canterbury Tales was part of FESTA 2013.
Photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "Looking over the cordon fence at the Worcester Street bridge towards Cathedral Square".
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The Seasons Espresso/Lunch Bar on Worcester Street in the Cathedral Junction".
Damage to the front of the Cathedral. Steel bracing supports the front and the rose window has been removed.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. Close-up of some equipment that are being used on site.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. The tower on the south-west corner of the building has collapsed.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from the south side. Large cracks are visible below the dome.
The damaged Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, seen from the south side. Large cracks are visible below the dome.
Damage to the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament. A large crack and fallen stonework are visible under the dome.
A photograph captioned by BeckerFraserPhotos, "The earthquake-damaged dome of the Regent Theatre sitting in Cathedral Square".