New staged plan aims to reopen Christ Church Cathedral by 2030

Thursday 11 September 2025 · 6 outlets · 5 reports · updated Thu 11 Sep 2025, 11:39am

Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement has unveiled a staged restoration plan to reopen the building by 2030. Work starting early next year will focus on the nave, rose window, entranceway, and bell tower. The new approach aims to address a significant funding shortfall, though a potential $45 million gap remains.

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1. The Post via The PressThu 11 Sep 2025, 10:22am

   New plan will reopen Christ Church Cathedral by 2030 (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldThu 11 Sep 2025, 11:00am

   New plan to rebuild Christ Church Cathedral in stages could see it reopen by 2030 (opens in new tab)

3. StuffThu 11 Sep 2025, 11:05am

   Christ Church Cathedral’s long wait: Fresh plan to finally reopen (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 11 Sep 2025, 11:12am

   Christ Church Cathedral could reopen in five years in cheaper restoration plan (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesThu 11 Sep 2025, 11:39am

   Planned opening date for Christ Church Cathedral revealed (opens in new tab)