This is a poll on the topic of the Christchurch Cathedral rebuild in New Zealand. The Christ Church Cathedral was badly damaged after the Canterbury earthquakes, and since then this topic has been discussed for many years. Some people believe that the cathedral should be rebuilt and returned to Cathedral Square, because it is an important part of Christchurch history, heritage, and identity. Other people think that too much money has already been spent, and maybe the city should move on and use that money for something more practical.
I do not want to say that one side is fully right and the other side is wrong, because this is not such a simple question. For some people, the cathedral is not just a building. It is a symbol of the city, and after everything Christchurch went through, rebuilding it may feel like an important part of recovery. But for other people, especially when the cost is so high, it is also understandable to ask whether this is really the best use of public and private money.
At the moment, public opinion on the cathedral rebuild is still very important. The project has been discussed for so long that many people may feel tired of it, but at the same time, the cathedral is still standing in the centre of Christchurch as an unfinished question. And that is why this poll is interesting. It is not only about architecture or religion. It is also about what people think the future of the city should look like.
So what do you think about the Christchurch Cathedral New Zealand rebuild? Should the cathedral be rebuilt, or should Christchurch choose a different path? Vote in this poll and share your opinion in the comments.
What do the polls say about "Cathedral rebuild public opinion"
This online poll was created on 27.04.2026. It has collected 28 votes so far, including 0 from registered users and 28 from guests, along with 2 comments, reflecting current public opinion and voting results mostly from New Zealand country and location. This poll covers the following topics: Architecture, Religion, Government.
This public survey and opinion poll presents the following answer options:
In the poll "Cathedral rebuild public opinion", the answer "Oppose rebuilding (restoring) the cathedral" received the most votes. It was selected by 11 participants, representing 39.3% of all votes cast form New Zealand.
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Methodology
Sample size: 28 votes
Registered users: 0
Guests: 28
Time period: since 2026-04-27
Available filters: country, age, gender, registration status
Current view: all users
Target country: New Zealand