17 Aug 2018

Who will be the new Bishop of Christchurch?

From The Panel, 4:56 pm on 17 August 2018

Canterbury Anglicans are gathering today and tomorrow to vote on a new Bishop of Christchurch. The candidate will replace Victoria Matthews, who left the post in May.

The new Bishop may influence the rebuild of the Christchurch Cathedral.

The panelists weigh in on the decision.

Bishop Victoria Matthews and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at today's announcement

Bishop Victoria Matthews and Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at Wednesday's announcement. Photo: RNZ / Conan Young