Demolition for quake-hit Christchurch cathedral
Officials have confirmed that Christchurch cathedral will be demolished after the 2011 earthquake rendered it beyond repair.
Anglican Bishop Victoria Matthews said a new cathedral with a different design would be built in its place.
Conservationists, however, have asked for the plan to be reconsidered.
Duncan Kennedy reports.
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