A community-wide conversation on designs for ChristChurch Cathedral has resulted in more than 3700 submissions and 19,000 web visits.
Napier's cathedral declares an amnesty for the 'maned feet' of a precious brass eagle.
Judge Sarah Reeves tells Archbishop Philip Richardson that the mark of every great leader “is to confront the major anxiety of their people of their time”.
• Assistant sought in New Plymouth
Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral gains a colourful new perspective on the city.
• Watch the window coming together
More than 15,000 people have visited the website outlining three options for ChristChurch Cathedral.
In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes, Christchurch Diocese moves towards a dramatic reshaping of its map.
• Synod gives thumbs-up to modern cathedral
• Full resolution on the strategic review
• Will we be set free? Bishop Victoria's charge
Insurance money from quake-damaged ChristChurch Cathedral cannot be used to fund the transitional cathedral in nearby Latimer Square, a judge has ruled.
Christchurch Diocese unveils three options for a new Cathedral in the Square: restored, traditional and contemporary.
• Architects explain the concepts
• Have a closer look at the options
• Listen to Bishop Victoria on Morning Report
• How and where to have your say
Paradox is central to our Easter proclamation, says Bishop Philip Richardson, soon to become Archbishop of the New Zealand dioceses.
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is all smiles as she views her likeness in a stained-glass window at St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin.
Justin Duckworth - the newly announced Anglican Bishop-elect of Wellington.
A side view of the new Holy Trinity chapel at the south end of the cathedral.
Hukarere girls offer a waiata at David Rice's ordination in Waiapu.
A Hukarere College choir leads the Lord's Prayer during Waiapu's 150th celebrations at Pukehou.
Terry Stringer, the Mountain Fountain sculptor, reflecting on the meaning of his work.
St John's Latimer Square, close to the centre of the city, has sustained major damage.
The Bishops of Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau lead their clergy through the renewal of their vows.
It's a fair cop: Anne Knox with Bishop Philip Richardson. Photo: Andy Jackson of Fairfax Media.
Bishop Victoria and Mayor Bob Parker reflect on the grim fate of the cathedral. Photo: The Press
Final briefing before the firefighters begin their 549-step slog up the BNZ tower.
The Auckland Electoral College convenes in Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Leo Te Kira: a man who doesn't try to cover up or apologise for himself.
Children to the fore for Wellington's sesqui celebration in St Paul's Cathedral.
Contractors begin work on the site of the Transitional Cathedral in Christchurch.
Wellington's sesqui crowd is entertained in the Loaves and Fishes.
Archbishop David Moxon prepares to place the bishop's mitre on Ross Bay. Picture, Simon Woolf.
Ross Bay, the new Bishop of Auckland, with members of the Auckland Fire Police Unit. - NZPA
Bishop Victoria Matthews: "living in a city with two halves."
Wellington's new Anglican Bishop, Justin Duckworth, signs his formal acceptance of his new task.
Archbishop David Moxon celebrates as Bishop Victoria looks on.
The bishops extend their hands in blessing and prayer over our new archbishop.
One of the two surviving lions that underpin Napier's eagle lectern. Photo: Glenn Taylor
Bishop Victoria Matthews alongside Bishop John Gray prior to her installation in Christchurch.
Pukehou's new stained-glass window is unveiled during Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
Northern transept wall of ChristChurch Cathedral, photographed on March 26.
Despite the rain, people still had to eat during Wellington's sesqui.
An architect's impression of Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral.
Waiapu music director Gary Bowler gets a first look at the new console. Photo: Margaret Thompson
ChristChurch Cathedral's retrieval team poses for a quick photo before venturing into the rubble.
The new bishop and his wife respond to wellwishers outside the main entrance to the cathedral.
Bishop John presided at last Sunday's Eucharist at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.
The Trinity Window is pieced together in Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral.
Bishop Justin,Jenny and their family light the Paschal Candle.
Rubble and upended prayer kneelers near the organ loft at Holy Trinity Avonside.
Spontaneous congrats for Wharehoka Wano, the Reeves Canon for Taranaki Cathedral.
Bishop Victoria chats with a special guest after her installation.
The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin, The Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright.
Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.
Bishop Victoria is flanked by Chancellor Richard Cottrell and Registrar Alison Jephson.
The Bishop's new crozier was designed and carved by Hugh Prebble of Oamaru.
Phil and Carol Trotter have four children - and a 27-year long track record in youth ministry.
Mrs Joyce Irving, long-time cathedral parishioner, farewells Bishop John.
Dean Frank Nelson welcomes the touring bikers to Wellington Cathedral. Photo/Stu Corlett.
Archbishop Phillip Aspinall blesses Bishop Tom and Dwyllis Brown.
"We give you thanks," prayed Bishop Ross, "for this foretaste of your glory..."
Georgia Brott volunteers her painting skill. She's also on the CPIT painting course.
Ceilings of the three cathedral options: from left: restored, traditional and contemporary.
Bishop Tom Brown (right) with Paul McIntosh after his deaconing in Paris.
Living history: seven Waiapu bishops - and the 10 authors of The Gift Endures.
Dunedin's new Bishop bestows his blessing on the cathedral congregation.
Nelson's Dean Nick Kirk blesses Fiona Saunders and Yuki. Photo: Patrick Hamilton.
Check this out! A close-quarter inspection, once the fountain has started to flow.
Bishop Tom lays up his crozier on the altar at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.
Auckland's Diocesan Bishop, Ross Bay, with his new Assistant Bishop, Jim White.
Processing into St Paul's Cathedral at the start of Wellington's sesqui celebration.
Nathan Kelly-Moore gives his newly-installed mum a squeeze of congratulations.
Aerial view of ChristChurch Cathedral. The nave roof appears close to collapse.
Kaz Yung, who has signed on for the Live Below the Line challenge.
Bishop George Connor on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.
The Canterbury quake's toll. A closeup of the wrecked belltower at St John's Latimer Square.
After the dedication, the crowd moved into the cathedral for a concert.
Alan Firth, a layman from St John's Roslyn, preached the ordination sermon.
Preacher Jim White hands the new bishop two essential tools of office: a basin and towel.
The Waiapu Cathedral Choristers sing at the signing of the organ contract.
Former mayor Roy McLennan delivers the sword to cut Nelson's birthday cake. Picture: Nelson Mail
The Rev Helen Wilderspin presents the diocese's warm wishes to its new bishop.
After the service - and the warmth of the congrats dispelled the rain and bluster of the evening.
Students help to clear a Christchurch street. Picture, Mark Mitchell in the NZ Herald.
"People of God, we present to you Justin Duckworth, newly ordained Bishop!"
Artist's conception of Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral.
Murray and Kelly James survey the damage to their house in central Christchurch. Photo: AP.
Bishop Bay, kitted up and ready to climb the 28 levels of the Queen St BNZ tower.
St Luke's in the City is reduced to rubble. Photo: Stacy Squires
Kids from the Parnell District School had a hand in welcoming the Mountain Fountain to its new home.
Bishop Victoria Matthews prostrates herself before the altar of ChristChurch Cathedral.
Bishop Victoria surveys the damage to the structure of the chapel.
The upper part of the new stained-glass window at Christ Church Pukehou
Bells and smoke for the installation of Bishop Victoria Matthews in Christchurch.
Before the dedication ceremony gets underway, these kids explore the Mountain Fountain's angles.
On her way to receive communion, Jubilee Rajiah acknowledges Clemency Wright.
Bishop Victoria Matthews pronounces her blessing after the deconsecration service.
St Matthew-in-the-City's Christmas billboard, portraying Mary's anxiety over a pregnancy test.
The remains of the top of the belltower at St John's Hororata.
Kids clambering over the new feature in the Holy Trinity Cathedral forecourt.
The new bishop strikes The Canterbury Door three times before being led inside to his new cathedra.
Bishop Ross Bay invites the congregation to make their Communion.
Kelvin and Clemency Wright: a recent photo, taken at the time of their daughter Bridget's wedding.
Looking west. The cathedral's main doors are submerged in rubble from the Rose Window.
Bishop Justin leaves the cathedral to a standing acclamation.
Bishop Tom's long walk out of the cathedral. Up to 150 clergy robed for the procession.
The tower at St John's Hororata has partially collapsed, puncturing the church roof.
The Waiapu Cathedral choir dons gumboots in sympathy with Christchurch. Photo: Glenn Taylor
Whirimako Black, renowned soul diva, singing in the cathedral after the dedication.
Bishop Ross and his fire police brigade team at the top of the 28 level BNZ tower
Bishop John Bluck strokes Napier's eagle in anticipation of a happy landing. Photo: Glenn Taylor
Rubble fills the nave of ChristChurch Cathedral. The pulpit has been partially destroyed.
Dean Jo Kelly-Moore recites her vows last night to her Bishop, the Rt Rev Ross Bay.
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, the man chosen to lead the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.
A reflective moment for Sir Paul Reeves during Waiapu's 150th anniversary service.
Bishop Ross leads a prayer before the firefighters' memorial climb.
The congregation gathers at the front of Morven Church at the end of its closing service on May 20.
Billboard protesters kneel in prayer outside St Matthew-in-the-City.
Enthusiastic buyers of the book in the cathedral after the launch.
Bishop Victoria Matthews and earthquake minister Gerry Brownlee face the media.
Lady Beverly Reeves congratulates Bishop John on his retirement.
Dean Ross performs the first baptism at Holy Trinity Cathedral's new glass baptismal font.
Dean Peter Beck and Bishop Victoria Matthews take the icy plunge for children with heart defects.
Bishop-elect Justin and his wife Jenny listen as Martin and Alison Robinson preach the sermon.
Mrs Clemency Wright, Bridget, Catherine and Scott Murray, Bridget's husband.
The "Pembroke bell" which has turned up in an Auckland scrap yard. Photo: TV3
Interior of the cardboard cathedral proposed for Christchurch.
A model showing the entrance to cardboard cathedral proposed for Christchurch.
Dean Jo Kelly-Moore welcomes folk to the Mountain Fountain dedication.
The Trinity Window takes shape in the front gable of Christchurch's Transitional Cathedral.
ChristChurch Cathedral's stone altar has been shaken off its pedestal.
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, in St John's Roslyn, the Dunedin church he's served for the last 11 years.
Catherine and Bridget with their mum and dad, Clemency and Kelvin Wright.
The sight that greeted those who arrived by bus for the deconsecration service.
The Wellington prayer quilt that has been presented to the Christchurch City Missioner.
"Send your Holy Spirit, that we who receive Christ's body, may indeed be the body of Christ..."
The St Matthew's billboard after a protestor took a paint brush to it.
Artist's impression of the interior of the Transitional Cathedral.
Newly ordained priests join Bishop Tom behind the altar. Photo/Jay Berryman
Bishop Victoria watches while a spirited game of indoor bowls is in progress.
Bishop Victoria announces that the cathedral will be lowered to sill level. Photo: The Press
A solemn moment - Bishop John's staff, laid on the altar, ready for the next Bishop of Auckland.
Wellington ordinands prostrate themselves as the Holy Spirit is invoked. Photo/Jay Berryman
Archbishop-elect Philip Richardson gives the blessing at the eucharist.
The Rev Dr Andrew Burgess, who is the new Dean of Nelson's Bishopdale Theological College.
ChristChurch Cathedral - destined for deconsecration, and partial demolition.
CMS family: Steve and Mary Maina with Rinna (8) and Tanielle (5).
Bishop Victoria prays for the Churchill Courts' chapel to be deconsecrated.
Royal New Zealand Navy sailors worshipping in Wellington Cathedral. Photo: Jay Berryman
ChristChurch Cathedral awaits make-safe work and removal of artifacts. Photo/The Press
Dancers from Chilton St James' School performing during Wellington's sesqui celebration.
Susan Blakie, who succeeds Des Britten as Wellington's city missioner. Photo: Jacob McSweeny
Archbishop David Moxon concelebrated with Archbishop Winston Halapua.
Artist's impression of the entrance to the Transitional Cathedral.
Phil Trotter is the new Youth Advisor for the New Zealand dioceses.
Consulting engineer Marcus Read (right) and Bill Gregory, an architect with Warren and Mahoney.
The belltower at St John's Latimer Square. What hasn't already toppled is severely damaged.
Bishop John lays down the pastoral staff which he picked up 15 years ago.
Bishop George Connor who has announced his retirement in November.
Sir Paul Reeves delivers the sermon at Waiapu's 150th anniversary service at Pukehou.
Crane driver Karaitiana Mita and James Currie (foreground) heave a tube on to the trolley.
The west end of ChristChurch Cathedral – minus the much-loved Rose Window.
Ollie Foster-Taylor uses the specially made trolley to trundle another tube to the painting rack.
The bishop-elect prostrated himself before the altar immediately before his ordination.
A view from the cathedral of the new addition to the forecourt.
Justin Duckworth - seen here talking to the 2011 Tikanga Pakeha Youth Forum, which met at Ngatiawa.
Bishop David Rice and Sir Paul Reeves catch up at Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
Dean Peter Beck at a service last year in front of the damaged cathedral. Photo: Lloyd Ashton
St Paul's Church beams on Kaikoura. Photo: Marborough Express
Adam Kelly-Moore and a mate exploring the sculpture's skateboarding potential.
Newly ordained are presented to the congregation, who react with wild applause. Photo/Jay Berryman
Off to a flying start from the flanks of the Mountain Fountain.
Hannah Crosse from Weber presents Waiapu's Bishop Bear to Archbishop Brown Turei.
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban with a slide of his cardboard cathedral. Photo: The Press
The Bishop's mitre was designed and made by his sister, Valerie Swatridge, of Nelson.
Open-air service in Cathedral Square on Sunday morning. Around 500 people turned up.
After the concert, the kids check out the Mountain Fountain.
The hearse emerges from the honour guard, bound for the crematorium.
After his ordination, Wellington's new Anglican bishop, Justin Duckworth, greets wellwishers.
Dean Peter Beck who is stepping back from his cathedral job to seek a seat on the city council.
The War Memorial stands sentinel over the cathedral remains.
The Rev John McAlpine, with his late and much loved wife, the Rev Jenny Harrison.
The main speaker for tangata whenua at the anniversary powhiri at Te Aute College.
The Very Rev Helen Jacobi, Dean of Waiapu Cathedral, who preached the installation sermon.
Bishop Mark MacDonald (from Alaska) receives communion from Bishop Victoria.
A crane nibbles at the tower of ChristChurch Cathedral. Photo: John Kirk-Anderson/The Press
The new barefoot bishop walks down Molesworth St towards the Canterbury Door of the cathedral.
Bishop Ross Bay commends Allan Davidson, the editor of Living Legacy, for his labours.
George and Sarah Selwyn: next year marks the bicentenary of their births.
A group of our high-flying bishops peer into the ruined depths of ChristChurch Cathedral.
Karen Morrison-Hume, a champion for social justice. Picture, Bruce Mercer.
The moment of ordination: the Archbishops and Bishops lay their hands on the candidate.
Dean Jamie after the consecration of St Mary's as a cathedral in March 2010.
Close up of the damage above the portico of the Oxford St Baptist Church
Bishop John blesses Mrs Betty Tevi, who is a cathedral parishioner.
Archbishop David anoints the forehead and hands of the newly ordained bishop.
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