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Christchurch cathedral cost blow-out revealed with new design

17:30 pm on 22 October 2020

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The cost of rebuilding Christchurch's quake damaged Anglican cathedral has blown out by 50 percent, and now stands at a whopping $154 million.

The increase was revealed today at the same time as an ambitious concept design that includes a cafe, visitors centre and events space.

Conan Young reports.