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Milan Luka · August 1st, 2011, 01:56 AM

Some more good news. Was out that way yesterday in fact. Beautiful warm day exploring Tai Tap and surrounds. Couldnt find Otahuna, got a little lost.

Davee · August 1st, 2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Milan Luka

Some more good news. Was out that way yesterday in fact. Beautiful warm day exploring Tai Tap and surrounds. Couldnt find Otahuna, got a little lost.

It's on the way to Akaroa isn't it?

Hey when I'm home next Matey - we'll have to go there for look!

Davee · August 2nd, 2011, 11:23 PM

One of the first attempts to save Christchurch's earthquake-hit heritage buildings has failed, with advocates warning they are losing the battle against the bulldozers.

Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board chairwoman Anna Crighton said its first grant to save a heritage building had been withdrawn after the owner decided it was too expensive.

"It is not a battle we are winning. Everything is against us; against any sort of heritage retention,'' she said.

Grants of about $500,000 would have helped prop up the Guthrey Centre in the City Mall, removing the top storey but repairing the ground floor, but owner Peter Guthrey said the cost had not stacked up, despite months trying to save the building and the extra money from the trust.

"We were really keen to keep it, so it is quite sad for us to let it go,'' he said.

The Guthrey Centre was a 130-year-old category 1 heritage building first owned by Christchurch's second mayor, John Anderson. Demolition work will start today.

Crighton said the trust was still considering applications from other owners, but many were struggling to save buildings that were cheaper and faster to demolish. ''It is quite disheartening.''

The latest figures show the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) has approved the demolition of 152 heritage buildings and the partial demolition of another 34. These included The Press building in Cathedral Square, St Luke's Church in Manchester St and the Harbourlight in Lyttelton.

Only 45 have been approved for make-safe work.

Christchurch Central Labour MP Brendon Burns heads the post-quake heritage group IConIC, which in May published a list of 40 heritage buildings it believed should be saved.

Less than three months later, Burns said, only 15 of those building were still standing.

"The march of the bulldozers is winning the battle,'' he said.

Many building owners were caught between saving heritage and needing to restore income quickly by replacing the building, he said.

Without Government intervention in the next month there would be no significant heritage buildings left in Christchurch, Burns said.

"Our city is facing a loss that will be lamented for generations,'' he said.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said that while some people would always argue a building could be saved, safety came first.

"My strong recommendation is that people stop thinking about yesterday and start thinking about tomorrow,'' he said.

Cera demolition manager Warwick Isaacs said safety came first, but the authority tried to help building owners if they wanted to save heritage elements of quake-hit buildings.

timnz2000 · August 5th, 2011, 03:44 AM

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"My strong recommendation is that people stop thinking about yesterday and start thinking about tomorrow,'' he said.

Wow and this is the guy in charge... these could be chilling words when looked back in 20 or 30 years. The more I read from him the more terrified I get...

Of course safety is paramount but if these buildings can be saved and made safe, it's win-win.

fozzy · August 6th, 2011, 08:52 PM

I think Gerry Brownlee is more dangerous than the bloody quakes he is wrecking the only bits of heritage left standing. "If he has his way the whole city will be pulled down"

Davee · August 23rd, 2011, 01:32 PM

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High-profile Christchurch heritage buildings damaged in the earthquakes are no longer insured.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/rebu...-now-uninsured

Rooty · March 7th, 2012, 11:24 AM

Is there anything inside the tower of the Moorhouse Railway Station? It's wide enough for more than just a staircase.

August 1st, 2011, 01:56 AM	#161
Milan Luka stupid sexy flanders Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Out in the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 2,722 Likes (Received): 71	Some more good news. Was out that way yesterday in fact. Beautiful warm day exploring Tai Tap and surrounds. Couldnt find Otahuna, got a little lost. __________________ Post earthquake, our city rebuilds http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1397304

August 2nd, 2011, 11:23 PM	#163
Davee A Christchurch Son Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Christchurch Posts: 4,618 Likes (Received): 4	Heritage losing battle to bulldozers One of the first attempts to save Christchurch's earthquake-hit heritage buildings has failed, with advocates warning they are losing the battle against the bulldozers. Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Building Trust Board chairwoman Anna Crighton said its first grant to save a heritage building had been withdrawn after the owner decided it was too expensive. "It is not a battle we are winning. Everything is against us; against any sort of heritage retention,'' she said. Grants of about $500,000 would have helped prop up the Guthrey Centre in the City Mall, removing the top storey but repairing the ground floor, but owner Peter Guthrey said the cost had not stacked up, despite months trying to save the building and the extra money from the trust. "We were really keen to keep it, so it is quite sad for us to let it go,'' he said. The Guthrey Centre was a 130-year-old category 1 heritage building first owned by Christchurch's second mayor, John Anderson. Demolition work will start today. Crighton said the trust was still considering applications from other owners, but many were struggling to save buildings that were cheaper and faster to demolish. ''It is quite disheartening.'' The latest figures show the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) has approved the demolition of 152 heritage buildings and the partial demolition of another 34. These included The Press building in Cathedral Square, St Luke's Church in Manchester St and the Harbourlight in Lyttelton. Only 45 have been approved for make-safe work. Christchurch Central Labour MP Brendon Burns heads the post-quake heritage group IConIC, which in May published a list of 40 heritage buildings it believed should be saved. Less than three months later, Burns said, only 15 of those building were still standing. "The march of the bulldozers is winning the battle,'' he said. Many building owners were caught between saving heritage and needing to restore income quickly by replacing the building, he said. Without Government intervention in the next month there would be no significant heritage buildings left in Christchurch, Burns said. "Our city is facing a loss that will be lamented for generations,'' he said. Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee said that while some people would always argue a building could be saved, safety came first. "My strong recommendation is that people stop thinking about yesterday and start thinking about tomorrow,'' he said. Cera demolition manager Warwick Isaacs said safety came first, but the authority tried to help building owners if they wanted to save heritage elements of quake-hit buildings. __________________ Christchurch "Fide Condita, Fructu Beata, Spe Fortis" "Founded in Faith, Rich in the Fruits of the Earth and Her Industry, Bold is Her Claim on the Future" The Garden City

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August 6th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#165
fozzy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: leeds Posts: 979 Likes (Received): 11	I think Gerry Brownlee is more dangerous than the bloody quakes he is wrecking the only bits of heritage left standing. "If he has his way the whole city will be pulled down"

March 7th, 2012, 11:24 AM	#167
Rooty The Nation of Urine Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Christchurch Posts: 303 Likes (Received): 2	Is there anything inside the tower of the Moorhouse Railway Station? It's wide enough for more than just a staircase.