The Prime Minister is keen to see a resolution to the impasse over Christchurch's cathedral.
Christchurch cathedral. Photo: RNZ / Alexander Robertson
An announcement is due this week on the fate of the city's most recognisable building, which has remained a sad ruin since being badly damaged in the February 2011 earthquake.
Legal wrangling between its owner, the Anglican Church - which wants to demolish it - and heritage advocates - who want to restore it - has led to a stalemate.
Today John Key said he couldn't comment on the upcoming announcement, but something needed to happen soon - as tourists were starting to come back into the city.