Three Christchurch sites shortlisted for Erebus memorial

Wednesday 16 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8:03pm

In this story Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Three potential locations in Christchurch have been shortlisted for a national memorial to the 257 victims of the Erebus aviation disaster. The sites include the Avon riverbank, Cracroft Reserve, and St James’ Church. The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is seeking feedback from families regarding these options.

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1. The Post via The PressWed 16 Jul 2025, 4:00pm

   Three sites in Christchurch shortlisted for Erebus memorial (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 16 Jul 2025, 4:11pm

   Focus for Erebus memorial sites turns to Christchurch (opens in new tab)

3. RNZWed 16 Jul 2025, 5:04pm

   Christchurch sites considered for Erebus memorial site (opens in new tab)

   • Families hope proposed Christchurch sites end Erebus memorial wait (opens in new tab) Thu 17 Jul 2025, 8:03pm