New Zealand’s Christ Church Cathedral is being mothballed after the country’s government refused to contribute more money for rebuilding.
The landmark place of worship was struck by two earthquakes, the first in September 2010 and the second in February 2011 and work to rebuild the extensive damage began in May 2020.
The cost of repair is said to be around $219m (£103m) but there is a funding shortfall of around $85m (£40m).
Now, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed that no further taxpayers’ money will be used for the project.