Paying homage to the past
Print this story Heritage homes, buildings, bridges and walking tours were amongst more than 60 entries received for the biennial Canterbury Heritage Awards. That pool has now been whittled down to 30 finalists, with winners due to be announced next month. . “Now that almost half of our built heritage has been demolished, appreciation […]
Generosity propels cathedral restoration
Print this story Another sizable donation from a Christchurch businessman and former politician has put the restoration of the city’s ChristChurch Cathedral $4 million closer to its fundraising goal. Philip Burdon, a former National Party MP and frequent member of the National Business Review’s rich list, made the generous donation on top of […]
The Influencers: Scott Thelning
Print this story Foresight and fortitude – sowing the seeds of hard work and reaping the fruits of success. COVID-19 has created, once again, challenging times for our city, and this brings with it a mix of emotions. For me, I am grateful for the foresight held by a team of governors whom some […]
Cathedral Work Symbolises City’s Strength
Print this story The sound of tools at work will shortly echo from Christ Church Cathedral – a solid symbol of our community’s resilient strength. Prior to lockdown, the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project was at its busiest, with physical work scheduled for early April. The pause button was hit, but now the […]