Council approves $35m for iconic heritage buildings

Kineta Knight
Kineta Knight
May 26, 2026 |
Christ Church Cathedral
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The Christchurch City Council has voted in favour of funding over $35 million towards four earthquake-damaged heritage buildings at today’s Finance and Performance Committee meeting.

The money will be directed towards the restoration of the Canterbury Museum, Canterbury Provincial Chambers, Christ Church Cathedral and Te Matatiki Toi Ora The Arts Centre.

More soon.

(You can watch the meeting here.)

Kineta Knight
Kineta Knight

Kineta Knight is a highly experienced journalist and content creator. She has worked as a reporter for radio, TV, digital and print, as well as an editor of lifestyle magazines in NZ and the UK. Kineta is the arts editor here at Chris Lynch Media. Contact: [email protected]

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