From New Zealand-
The debate over the fate of ChristChurch Cathedral is heating up, with the city's stonemasons saying it can be rebuilt safely.
While the Anglican Church is yet to announce their plans for a temporary cathedral to replace it, pressure is mounting for the old one to be built again.
Mark Whyte has been a stonemason for 25 years – fixing old buildings is his forte.
He is in no doubt Christchurch Cathedral can be rebuilt, stone-by-stone. When asked if he is prepared to be part of that process, he says, “deal me in”.
Looking at the cathedral up close, one can see it is in a terrible state.
Mr Whyte says modern techniques mean the cathedral can be rebuilt safely by building a concrete wall and attaching the stones with glue and pins.
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