Majority of Christchurch residents against spending ratepayers` money on cathedral restoration
(WorldNews New Zealand)

The majority of Christchurch residents are against ratepayer money being spent on the restoration of Christ Church Cathedral. Christchurch City Council is considering contributing $10 million toward the $104m cathedral restoration but decided to consult with the public before making a decision. Some 1063 submissions were received and 54.5 per cent (579) did not support the move, while 45.2 per cent (481) wanted the council to grant the money. The council proposed to fund the grant via an annual targeted rate of $12 a year for six years, a total of $72 for each ratepayer. READ MORE: * Submissions open for Christ Church Cathedral...