Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement

Reinstatement of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral in Cathedral Square.

This is a $155.0M community & culture project in Central, Christchurch, currently in progress.

Reinstatement of the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral in Cathedral Square. Led by Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Ltd with government and church funding. Council previously collected a targeted rate (now paused).

Why This Project Matters

The Cathedral is the symbolic heart of Christchurch. Council has paused its targeted rate collection, reducing ratepayer costs.

Latest Update

Cathedral targeted rate PAUSED in Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26. Construction continuing with existing funds.

Budget Details

DetailValue
Total Budget$155.0M
CategoryCommunity & Culture
WardCentral
StatusIn Progress

Data & Sources

Budget and project data: CCC Long Term Plan 2024–2034, orbviz.com capital programme API. Research source: Adopted Annual Plan 2025/26, Cathedral Reinstatement Trust. Budget figures from CCC capital programme. Scope and status from official CCC communications and council agenda reports. Data as at March 2026.

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